Tiny and just off the coast of North Eleuthera, Harbour Island a barefoot-elegance blend of sophisticated and simplicity is famous for its three-mile Pink Sands Beach, peaceful and photogenic, where the sand takes on a rosy glow thanks to crushed coral and tiny shells; it´s regularly ranked among the world´s most beautiful beaches in the world. The island itself—dubbed “Briland” by locals—offers a mix of old-world Bahamian charm and understated luxury. Dunmore Town, the island’s main settlement, is lined with pastel clapboard cottages, blooming bougainvillaea, and boutique hotels like The Dunmore and Pink Sands Resort. Visitors tool around by golf cart rather than car, hopping between stylish beach clubs and local eateries like Sip Sip or Rock House Restaurant. You get here from Nassau with a 20-minute flight to North Eleuthera Airport, then a 5-minute water taxi across to Harbour Island. There are also ferries from Nassau which take about 2½ hours.
Read more in my post A Quick Look at the "Out Islands" of the Bahamas.
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