We want to take our 11 and 12 year olds on a Caribbeanish (Bermuda and Belize technically not Caribbean) vacation. Budget isn’t a factor here. However airfare is; we’re departing from MEM. So airfare is ridiculous, the price and layovers. This eliminates Bonaire, Grenadines, Grenada and St.Lucia. We want a beautiful beach. We will be spending the majority of our trip there so that’s our main concern. We will have a week in either June or July. My research is focused on Antigua, Bahamas, Bermuda, Belize, and Virgin Islands. I know some of these were hit by Irma. Anyone been to these places recently? We enjoy snorkeling but more importantly calm waters for our daughters as they aren’t strong swimmers. The Caribbean is so vast and there are so many choices. Appreciate any advice. Excursions are fun but we only plan on spending a day out so let’s focus on a gorgeous beach secluded is preferred. We’re not into touristy places like Palm Beach or Cancun.

I rechecked my airfare availability and I was pleasantly surprised that Grenada has a decent flight time and price. Anyone have any opinions on this island? St.Croix looks nice too. Is it easy to take a boat or flight to either St.John or St.Croix from St.Thomas? Btw good snorkeling to me is clear water with a calm current, not to picky about anything else.

Grenada’s Grand Anse beach is very beautiful, the island has a mix of beautiful beaches, hilly interior & north, friendly people. St George’s is a pretty capital. Snorkelling not great. Some very good hotels to choose from. Worthwhile renting a car and exploring the island eg nutmeg processing plants and plantations, Grand Etang etc.

If beach is main concern try Turks and Caicos.

Very rt easy to get to too