Beach Escape to 5 Beautiful Caribbean Beaches

Palm trees swaying, turquoise and emerald waters, and golden white pink, and even black sand beaches

The Guadalupe Islands and the lesser Antilles have some of the Caribbean's prettiest and most diverse coastlines

Take the plunge and enjoy seeing some of the best in this rundown of not-to-miss beach escapes

We love this month. beach. On the island of Lesanne, Pompeiare Beach is quintessentially Caribbean, with white

sand shaded by tall coconut trees sprinkled across a moon-shaped calm lagoon. The island of Bastaire

home to the Guadalupe National Park, is also home to stunning black sand beaches, and this

one is a favorite, popular surfers and sunbaters like. The island of Mary Gallant is shaped like a pancake

and it's lined with these beautiful white sand beaches. You can go out and explore and find your own private beach

A top pick is Massaco Beach, named after a historic bloody battle

between French soldiers and Guatemaloupian fighters. This white sand beach is a hot spot for snorpling

or just enjoying the views. One of the most dramatic coastlines in the Guadalupe Islands

this beach by Pointe de Chateau, marked by a giant cross, is popular for hikers and extreme sports enthusiasts

but not for the casual swimmer. The longest stretch of beach in the Guadalupe Islands

Grand Anne's beach, outside of De Hei, is breathtaking, especially at sunset