{"id":98900829,"date":"2019-06-26T16:37:26","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T20:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98900829"},"modified":"2019-06-28T15:32:43","modified_gmt":"2019-06-28T19:32:43","slug":"underrated-caribbean-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/underrated-caribbean-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Underrated Caribbean Beaches You Need to Visit!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dreaming of getting away from it all for a carefree Caribbean beach break? You\u2019re not alone! Who doesn\u2019t like the idea of powdery white sand beaches, turquoise waters and glowing orange and pink sunsets melting away to star-filled nights?<\/p>\n

The Caribbean is the perfect destination for anyone looking for cheap flight deals and loves having seaside fun in the sun. Fortunately, it\u2019s still possible to visit the region without contending for space for your beach towel and to feel like you have the whole sea to yourself.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our look at a few amazing hidden gems across the Caribbean to help you steer clear of the maddening crowds and enjoy a quiet, chilled out vacation in paradise.<\/p>\n

Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico<\/h2>\n

Culebra\u00a0is a small island about 20-miles northeast of Puerto Rico and is accessible by ferry. Arguably the best reason to take the scenic ferry ride to Culebra (and maybe even stay there a few days) is to make your way to Flamenco Beach. Culebra is made up of mostly protected wildlife refuge and Flamenco Beach. The beach is nestled snug in a sheltered horseshoe bay and is in the heart of all the glorious nature Culebra has to offer. Here, the sand is white and the waters are shallow but, if you’re interested in taking the plunge, there are amazing dive sites nearby.<\/p>\n

Playa Negra, Vieques, Puerto Rico<\/h2>\n

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Playa Negra, aka Black Sand Beach, is located on Puerto Rico\u2019s tiny island of Vieques just off the main island\u2019s eastern coast. Extremely unusual for the Caribbean (and not all that common anywhere else), Playa Negra is a black sand beach. The sand\u2019s color is from the runoff of extinct volcano, Monte Pirata, which sat at the highest peak on Vieques. Reaching this remote beach requires a bit of walking, but for sun seekers in search of seaside solitude, a trip to Playa Negra could be a perfect way to spend a day.<\/p>\n

Ready for some sun, sand, and relaxation? Grab cheap flight deals<\/a> to the Caribbean!\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hopkins, Belize<\/h2>\n

\"Hopkins,<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s an easygoing idyll by the sea that you\u2019re after, make your way to the coastal village of Hopkins in the tiny Caribbean nation of Belize. About 100 miles south of Belize City, Hopkins is a cultural hub for Central America\u2019s Afro-indigenous community who are happy to share their traditions with visitors. Hopkins is also a brilliant base for anyone who loves diving and snorkeling, visiting Mayan ruins, exploring rainforest to swim beneath waterfalls,\u00a0and of course, relaxing.<\/p>\n

Klein Curacao, Curacao<\/h2>\n

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The tiny, uninhabited island of Klein Curacao about 15 miles off the coast of considerably larger Curacao offers just over one square mile of reef diving, turtle spotting, and not much else! For a splendid day trip excursion across crystal clear Caribbean waters, book your boat to Klein Curacao and leave your worries far behind.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Which Caribbean Island Should You Retire to?\u00a0<\/a>Find out now!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Manzanillo Beach, Colombia<\/h2>\n

Colombia\u2019s Isla de Providencia is renown among a select few of those in the know for its beautiful beaches. The most beauteous on the island? It\u2019s Playa Manzanillo by far! Also known as Manchineel Bay, this stretch of sand is home to swaying palms and a swinging little reggae bar – perfect for lazy days lounging in the breeze and hot nights rocking to classic Caribbean rhythms.<\/p>\n

No Name Beach, Bonaire<\/h2>\n

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Shh! Don\u2019t spread the word too loudly about No Name Beach! It’s an uninhabited little swath of sand with BBQ grills for picnics and a coral reef for drift snorkeling about a mile off the coast of Bonaire on teensy Klein Bonaire. Once you\u2019ve experienced the laidback wonders of this tropical locality, you\u2019ll agree with the locals that it\u2019s too good to name with a beauty beyond description!<\/p>\n

Got a favorite secret beach you don\u2019t mind sharing with our readers? We\u2019d love to hear from you about where you go to get away from it all<\/em><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dreaming of getting away from it all for a carefree Caribbean beach break? You\u2019re not alone! Who doesn\u2019t like the idea of powdery white sand beaches, turquoise waters and glowing orange and pink sunsets melting away to star-filled nights? The Caribbean is the perfect destination for anyone looking for cheap flight deals and loves having […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":98900842,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[149],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98900829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-caribbean"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98900829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98900829"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98900829\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98900853,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98900829\/revisions\/98900853"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98900842"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98900829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98900829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98900829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}