Best beach in the Caribbean? Readers choose Aruba's Eagle Beach

Aruba's widest beach is also one of its most spectacular, thanks to its blindingly white sand, warm Caribbean waters and some of the island's most famous (and photographed) fofoti trees. 
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One of the largest stretches of sand on Barbados, Brownes Beach extends from The Boatyard to Needham’s Point just outside Bridgetown. Calm waters and lifeguards make this a perfect swimming beach.
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This curve of white sand backed by verdant hills is popular with locals as well as tourists, busy on weekends but almost deserted on weekdays. Strong swimmers can snorkel above a reef offshore.
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Bambarra Beach, situated in the Middle Caicos, seems to stretch on forever. What this secluded beach lacks in amenities it makes up for with its calm, clear and warm water – perfect for swimming and snorkeling – and plenty of room to spread out and relax.
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Many a visitor to the Caribbean's Spice Island never leave the 2-mile stretch of creamy white sand known as Grand Anse Beach. Located conveniently close to St. George's, the beach has an old Caribbean feel, plenty of room for walking and loads of restaurants, hotels and shops to meet any beach-goer's needs.
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This beach on the southern tip of Elbow Cay features soft white sand shaded by coconut trees and clear, calm water perfect for swimming. It’s only accessible on foot or by bike or boat, and at low tide, its large sand bar is ideal for shelling.
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On the north side of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos sits 12-mile-long Grace Bay, a long stretch of sand lined with excellent resorts and tourist services. The endless (and unbelievably soft) white sand and mesmerizing turquoise water are often rather quiet, as there isn't a cruise ship in sight.
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This quiet beach near Freeport got its name from a shipwreck estimated to be worth some $2 million. Since the beach can only be accessed by private transportation, visitors will often have the sand to themselves (and the patrons of Banana Bay restaurant).
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Located within the protected Lucayan National Park, Gold Rock Beach comprises a spectacular and secluded stretch of sand known as Grand Bahama’s “welcome mat.” Beach goers can make use of BBQ pits, picnic tables and benches, and at low tide, the sand stretches for yards out to sea.
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Honeymoon Beach, inside Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John, offers soft white wand, shallow water and shade from coconut palms. Beach goers can rent water sports equipment from an outfitter right in the sand.
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