I recently returned from Culebra Island, Puerto Rico, one of the featured beaches on Travel Channel. Let me tell you, it was probably the best, and I mean thee best, beach I have ever visited. Better then Hawaii, St. John's, and many other places I have been in the world. Besides the great beaches, the island reminds me of the way the Caribbean was 20 to 30 years ago. Culebra really is the last virgin island.
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Playa Flamenco: This spectacularly beautiful beach is on the north shore of Culebra Island. The 3-mile-long crescent has shade trees, clear, shallow water, picnic tables, and rest rooms. It is popular on weekends with day-trippers from Fajardo. In the winter, storms in the Atlantic often create great waves for bodysurfing.
Playa Soni: This wide strand of sparkling white sand is located on the eastern end of Culebra, on a protected bay with calm waters. The views of the islets of Culebrita, Cayo Norte, and St. Thomas are stunning. Snorkeling here is popular, too. As there are no facilities and little shade--bring lots of water and an umbrella.
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