There are a few places I've traveled to that are so beautiful, they're beyond description. How many ways are there to say, "It was beautiful!" or "It was breath-taking!" or...well, basically, the same thing.
There are some places on this earth that leave us tongue-tied because they speak for themselves. The Crane Beach in Barbados is one of those places.
The Crane Beach in Barbados
Nestled between resorts and palm trees, hidden from public view - but a public beach - The Crane Beach in Barbados is one of the world's top ten beaches. At least it was, according to a 2012 Tripadvisor poll.
I first laid eyes upon the pink sand beach in 2011, while visiting my husband in Barbados for an anniversary weekend. We had exactly one weekend day to explore the island together before he flew to his next assignment in Trinidad and I flew home to Miami.
The Crane was beautiful, yes, but it was also covered in kelp, which to be honest, diminished the allure just a bit...
We went back for a second visit in 2012 and found the shoreline covered in kelp again, then slowly realized that the beach was ALWAYS covered in kelp.
And no one cared.
It was still incredibly lovely.
We took a walk through the swaying palms and made our way to Sam Lord's Castle, which was quite a ways away...
The walk was worth it.
We happened upon a small fisherman's shack on the beach there.
I still wonder how one became so lucky as to live on that beach!
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Julie Wood says
I would love to go to the Crane Beach in Barbados! It would be a fun vacation and look at the beach! It is breathtaking!
Tisha @ Tisha Berg INK says
What a beautiful place! I've never been but my step-father was from Barbados and he talked often of how breathtaking his hometown was. He was happy with my mom, but geeeeze, it's hard for me to wrap my mind around why someone would ever want to leave all that gorgeous scenery and tranquility, lol. Ah, love...:)
Tammy Litke says
These photos make me want to visit. While we've visited the Caribbean a lot, we've never gone to Barbados, I think it's time we made a trip there, it looks beautiful and enchanting.
HilLesha says
Simply beautiful! I have been wanting to visit Barbados for awhile. 🙂
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
Gorgeous! I want to visit the Crane beach. I wish it was my Crane beach..
Crystal says
It is just so stunning. I can totally envision myself strolling along those beaches. I hope to make it a reality soon.
Kait says
I have heard how beautiful Barbados is -- and your pictures prove that true!
Raijean says
Yes, Barbados is on my list. I definitely want to visit.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
What fun sites along that beach. I'd probably miss out because I get the hibby-jibbies from kelp and buggies that hang around in it 😛
Colleen says
It looks beautiful! I love the fisherman's shack it looks so quaint.
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
The Crane Beach looks amazing and your pictures are awesome! I would love to visit some day.