I have looked at many different places but want to hear everyone's thoughts and opinions before I book one. I NEED a great white sand beach, good for long walks, swimming (calm)...where to stay???

Grace Bay on the island of Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos islands.

Negril on the west coast of Jamaica.

Any of several beaches on the island of Anguilla.

Isla du Mujeres.

These all fit the bill for great white sand beaches good for long walks. Depending on how long a beach you need, Aruba, Barbados, and a few others might work as well. Tell us what else you're looking for and we'll chime in with specifics.

I want to go to Anquilla...looking at CJ, Cusinart,...any other ideas?? I want to assure its a nice beach because I took a recent trip to Curacao and was very disappointed with beaches there. Thanks

I've been to many other islands so I'm looking for something a bit more quiet this time but not dead. ha ha

Anguilla is great but as ejcrowe also recommended and I strongly 2nd, look at Grace Bay, Providencials Turks and Caicos a huge expanse of white sand beach and the most beautiful water anywhere and I've been to South Pacific, Indian Ocean, Med, etc. Trust me on that. Have a great trip wherever you decide and happy holidays!

Grace Bay in Turks gets my vote too!

Barbuda

Thanks for new ideas...I guess I'm now exploring Grace Bay too. And to think I was already to book Anquilla this week.In Anquilla, where is the best place to stay as far as a beach goes? (R Bay, or Shoal?) How about Palm Island(Grenedines)? any thoughts? I like calmer water, clear, no rocky seaweed beaches. Good for swimming and walking. Would like activities but, not a sandals type atmosphere this time.Good food, and service is a plus! All ideas are appreciated. Everyone have a nice holiday!

hi gottago - if you want good info about provo/grace bay try www.provo.net
also use their site to link to several other general provo sites. it is a beautiful! beach, with plenty of really nice resorts to choose from...

Anguilla gets my vote. Meads Bay was fantastic.

i my opinion, anguilla cj is the tops!

I too recommend Grace Bay Provo, T&C. What time of year are you planning to go? This could have an impact on the beach conditions, as well as the weather.

In the fall and winter months both T&C and Nassau can be very windy, this can make the ocean very rough and choppy (very disappointing when you are expecting calm water). Also, the water temp will be much colder in those months. Avoid those months.

However, in late spring, the water is beautiful (especially in T&C), and it's warmer. Personnaly, summer scares me due to possible hurricanes. But, I bet I would love the beach and weather in the summer.

To sure to check in details concerning all of the hurricanes this season.

Thanks for info. I will look into Grace Bay. BUT where in Anquilla is the best beach?? resort? Looking at traveling possibly in May or July...which is better on Anquilla?

Provo gets my vote!!!!!!!!!

If you are looking for a good beach for walking in Anguilla, there are three that are especially good: Shoal Bay East with great snorkelling right there, RendezVous Bay with a great beach bar if you want to reward yourself at the end of your exercise, and Mead's Bay. All have choices in accomodations. It just depends on what kind of place you like. There are hotels and apartment resorts in all price ranges with all sorts of amenities. The three big hotels are Cap Juluca, which IMHO is the most romantic, Malliouhana, which is the quietest, and Cuisinart, which is the newest and sportiest. The service is good at all three. I think all the beaches are quiet and uncrowded. Hope that helps.

thanks! Those were the three we were looking at....we like plenty to do, we'd like a bit more quiet this trip but not dead.( Not looking for a Sandals type place this time)Of these, which would you say is best overall??? Someone also said...Great House?? know anything about that?

Yes, the Anguilla Great House is another good place to stay. It's right on my favorite beach, Rendez Vous Bay. It's very quiet there, quieter and more laid-back, than the three hotels. The units are smack on the beach. Ask the bartender for a welcome drink when you arrive...he's one of, if not The best!

Grace Bay gets my vote...

decided on Anquilla...now need to decided hotel and when? is it better in May or July? Can anyone give me info on some of the cheaper hotels? (Blue waters, Rendevous Bay Hotel and Great House) how do they compare to CP, Cusinart and Mallihanna? Looking at cost since that may allow me to take two trips instead of one..ha ha