USAToday If you thought all beaches were created equal, think again. Sure, some travellers prefer the party scene but for beach aficionados, it's that quieter nook that is worth seeking out. What the smaller out-of-the-way beaches lack in amenities, they more than makeup for with countless miles of buttery sand and surfer-ready waves. Plant your sun lounger by the water's edge and make a beeline to the Top Ten Secret Beaches in the Caribbean and try not to let the cat out of the bag.
Forbes, I have been a long time vacation homeowner on Aruba, the tiny Dutch Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela. Only 20 miles long and 6 miles across, the cactus-filled, dry island features my favorite beach in the entire world. Endless days spent on the famed Eagle Beach floating in crystal clear, aquamarine warm waters is why massive throngs of tourists return annually to this island paradise.