Archive for August, 2008

Best Secluded Beaches

Bowman’s Beach, Sanibel Island, Fla.
Location: 27 miles southwest of Fort Myers
The secret’s out about the beauty of Sanibel Island’s beaches, but you’re sure to find a stretch of sand to call your own when you make the quarter-mile trek to Bowman’s Beach. Sanibel Island is also regarded as one […]

Best Secluded Beaches

Roque Bluffs, Maine
Location: 75 miles northeast of Bar Harbor
Getting to Roque Bluffs is half of the fun. From Route 1 in Machias, follow Roque Bluff Road for 6 miles past lobster traps, blueberry barrens, dense forest, and finally through a thicket of beach roses where you’ll come upon one of Maine’s true hidden gems. The […]

Best Romantic Beaches

Trunk Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Location: 5 miles north of St. John Airport
Probably the most photographed beach on the list, Trunk Bay is the quintessential Caribbean getaway. Sparkling white sands, crystal-clear water, and swaying coconut palms make this beach the perfect Honeymoon spot. The laid-back Caneel Bay Resort is nestled in […]