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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in St Maarten

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - May 8, 2021

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Sam Pickens, who sent in this stunning shot of sunset as seen from the Buccaneer Bar in St Maarten. 

Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?

Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo. 

It could be the next Caribbean Photo of the Week!

— CJ

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