BEST CARIBBEAN BEACHES: THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS
Think of the USVI beaches as the girls next door – natural beauties who don't require a lot of accessorizing to charm you off your feet. The prettiest girls are often the most popular, and St. John's oft-photographed Trunk Bay is no exception; it earns its spot among the best beaches in the Caribbean for its great snorkeling trail, which attracts legions of admirers. You could say Magens Bay on St. Thomas is the party girl, its 3-mile stretch of gorgeous coast accented with a smattering of beach bars and plenty of lounge chairs for the adoring cruise-shippers who regularly stop by. St. Croix's quiet Buck Island really blossoms in the late afternoon, after the booze cruises have set sail and you've got her silky sands all to yourself. Best of all, there are plenty more in the neighborhood just like these.
The U.S. Virgin Islands' Best Beach For...
People Watching: Magen's Bay Beach, St. Thomas
Snorkeling: Trunk Bay, St. John
Solitude: Buck Island, St. Croix
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