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BEACHES
MAIN IMAGE Local children racing towards the water at Grace Bay
BELOW (left to right) Windsurfers in the clear aquamarine water
of the bay; colorful wooden huts on the beach
4 MORE ISLAND BEACHES
TO RIVAL MAGENS BAY
PLAYA FLAMINGO, VIEQUES, PUERTO RICO This glorious
1-mile (2-km) scallop of pure-white sand is a little piece of
paradise. It is studded with WWII tanks from the days when
the US Navy used the island of Vieques for target practice.
SHOAL BAY, ANGUILLA With powder-fine sand, crystal-clear
azure water, great beach bars, popular restaurants, and pristine
coral reefs offering sensational snorkeling, this beautiful beach
has something for everyone.
SEVEN MILE BEACH, GRAND CAYMAN This scintillating
stretch of sand runs for 6 miles (9 km) alongside a deep-blue
sea, which is perfect for swimming and water sports. It is keen
competition for Grace Bay as best beach in the Caribbean.
PINK SANDS, ELEUTHERA, THE BAHAMAS Yes, the beach
here really is pink. It stretches for 3 miles (5 km) and boasts
classy resorts that are popular with Hollywood stars.
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