Is Trunk Bay one of the best beaches in the world?

Trunk Bay is considered one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, if not the world. A regular contender for the best beach spot in Condé Nast Traveler magazine and cited most beautiful beach in the world by the National Geographic Society, Trunk Bay certainly has a lot to live up to.



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Trunk Bay is considered one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, if not the world. A regular contender for the best beach spot in Condé Nast Traveler magazine and cited most beautiful beach in the world by the National Geographic Society, Trunk Bay certainly has a lot to live up to.

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Considered the most beautiful beach on the island and often called the most pristine in the Caribbean, Trunk Bay's clear, warm waters and silky coral sands draw tourists in droves, and its well-maintained facilities include chair and snorkel equipment rentals and showers.

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Governor's Beach on Grand Turk Island offers some of the clearest water around the islands and is steps away from historic sites as well as important cruise centers.

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When to get there. Trunk Bay is St. John's most visited beach, so expect to encounter large crowds, especially when cruise ships are docked at the port in Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas.

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A Few Facts about Trunk Bay Rockefeller donated the area of Trunk Bay to the National Park Service 50 years ago, making it a permanent part of USVI National Park. Unlike other USVI beaches, Trunk Bay charges a $5 admission fee. The best photo spot there is from Trunk Bay Overlook, right of North Shore Road.

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1. St. George Island State Park, Florida: The No. 1 beach in the United States, which is on the Gulf of Mexico, has miles of pristine sand.

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1. St. George Island State Park, Florida: The No. 1 beach in the United States, which is on the Gulf of Mexico, has miles of pristine sand.

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Since Trunk Bay Beach is named after the turtles that inhabit the area, snorkelers also have the chance to see one of the leatherback sea turtles that gave this famous snorkeling location its name.

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Both are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Trunk Bay scores slightly higher than Cinnamon Bay. Trunk Bay scores 87 with approval from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.

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Providenciales, known as “Provo,” is an island with one of the world's most beautiful beaches, Grace Bay Beach. Without question, the 12-mile-long beach is Turks and Caicos's crowning jewel. Routinely topping “best beach” lists for the Caribbean and the world, miles of turquoise sea back the sugar-white, soft sand.

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