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The 10 Best Caribbean Beach Towns

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - July 5, 2016
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Philipsburg

Philipsburg, St Maarten

Yes, it’s a cruise destination, but Philipsburg is a legitimately fun place to be. Whether you’re lounging on Great Bay Beach, shopping on Front Street or having a beachside drink at the Holland House, there is a remarkable amount of stuff to do here for a small Caribbean town.


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