4 of the Top Beaches in the Caribbean

The Caribbean boasts some of the most incredible beaches in the World, making it a popular holiday destination for couples and families to unwind and enjoy the good life. Here are a few of our favourite beaches. The criteria - gorgeous sand, nearby amenities (think beach bars for a cocktail or grilled fresh fish) and not too crowded.

Smugglers Cove, Tortola

Located in the British Virgin Islands, Smugglers Cove is surely one of the jewels in the crown of this group of islands. Located at the end of a bumpy dirt track on the island of Tortola, this beach boasts sweeping crescents of golden sand, with a barrier of palm trees set just behind for a little shade if desired. A range of sealife makes it a great spot for snorkelers too.

Prickly Bay, Grenada

A beach located on the Caribbean island of Grenada, Prickly Bay is less crowded than the more famous Grand Anse Beach to the North, but is charming in it's own ways. With wonderful sand and the Calabash hotel offering one of the best lunches in town handily located next door, this is a great spot. Plus get great people watching opportunities here, with a range of lovely boats anchored in the bay and setting off on their own adventures. And if you're looking for a great place to stay during your visit, the luxurious and charming Little Blue villa is located minutes away from the beach too.



Ambergris Beach, Belize

If you like reefs - Ambergris Beach is for you. Part of an archipelago of islands in Belize boasting some stunning reefs in crystal clear water a short swim from the beach itself. This makes it one of the best scuba diving destinations in the Caribbean. The beach itself is made up of (almost blinding) powdery white sand that makes whiling away a few hours sunbathing with a good book an absolute joy.

Crane Bay, Bahamas

This beach has abit of everything. Glorious white sand, fringed with palm trees, makes this a truly picturesque spot. The crystal blue water is another big draw. And if you are into diving, the offshore reefs provide a great destination for this, with tropical fish in abundance. But wait, there's more - the waves crashing on the beach itself bring in surfers and bodyboarders, although are suitable for strong swimmers only. All this, combined with the buzzing culture of the bahamas, make Crane Bay one of the top beaches around.

3 Unmissable, Beautiful Beaches in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia, boasts some of the most glorious beaches you can imagine. If you are planning on travelling there soon, you can’t miss these beautiful beaches below:

Olhuveli in the Maldives

Olhuveli has beautiful white beaches up to 2 km long and modern facilities helping it become the award-winner of the Best Beach Award in 2001, 2002 and 2006. There are sharks (mostly harmless!) and other fish gracefully gliding along in the sea alongside cliffs, extending from the island to pier, making it a mecca for snorkelers and scuba divers. At the pier, there are  hundreds of thousands small fish at the side of the coast. For watching fish, the pier at Olhuveli is extremely exciting and this makes the area first class for tourists.

Patong Beach in Thailand

The beach is located in Phuket, probably the famous resort island in Thailand, and it is arguably the most perfect beach on the island. Enjoy a Thailand style massage on the beach - you won't regret it. In addition,enjoy a ride on a jet ski, boat, rubber dinghies, beach volleyball or diving - all are wonderful. There are many hotels, shopping opportunities, an array of entertainment and water sports facilities at the beach, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery from both the the sea and sky. If you want to taste the delicious authentic local food, Thai seafood such as Phuket Lobster is available in many famous hotels and can be a highlight of the trip - ask for it Thai Spicy if you don't want to be fobbed off with mild "spicy" food - the chefs often think as tourists, you won't want it as spicy as the locals!

Boracay in the Philippines

Boracay is located in Alcan province in the Philippines and is known as one of the world’s best beaches.  the array of recreational activities on offer and the beach bars make Boracay an excellent place for a social gathering. At the same time, it is a good place for a weekend trip because of the fine white sand blue sea and cheap prices.  But be warned - you may not want to return home.