Fodor's Expert Review Big Sand Beach

Union has relatively few good beaches, but this one on Richmond Bay—on the island's northern shore and a five-minute drive from Clifton—is a pretty crescent of powdery white sand, protected by reefs, with distant views of Mayreau and the Tobago Cays. David's Beach Hotel faces the beach, as does Sparrow's Beach Club, where you can get refreshments and use the sun loungers. Amenities: food and drink. Best for: snorkeling; solitude; swimming.