From Jamaica to St Thomas, 7 Hidden Beaches in the Caribbean

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - November 12, 2021

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Vessup Beach, St Thomas While St Thomas doesn’t lack for spectacular beaches (Lindquist and Magens naturally come to mind immediately), it’s also home to some lovely little tucked-away spots, the ones that even most locals don’t quite know about. One favorite is Vessup, hidden away in Red Hook, a short stroll from the Ritz-Carlton but just hard enough to access that you’ll often have it all to yourself.

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