10 MOST UNIQUE BEACHES

Maho Beach (TripAdvisor)

What makes a beach unique? That's the topic in TripAdvisor's list of the The 10 Most Unique Beaches, as chosen by their readers. One beach that made the list is Maho Beach, on St. Maarten, one of our island favs by the way. Why? It's not the sand or the water -- it's the up close and personal view of jet planes arriving and leaving the island's airport. Personally, we'll opt for a quiet stretch of sand, a lounge chair and a umbrella-laden drink. Happy Friday, all! -- Gerry and Pam