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Guide to Harbour Island in the Bahamas
Harbour Island measures three miles in length and about half a mile in width. A mere dot on the map, it lies just off the coast of untamed Eleuthera, in the remote Out Islands of the Bahamas. Despite its relative isolation and easygoing vibe, the wee Caribbean gem packs a lot of glitz and glamour into its five-square-mile footprint. The sliver of land—fondly known as “Briland” by locals—has ended up in the luxury travel spotlight. With its impossibly clear waters and delicate pink sand, Harbour Island is a tiny coral…
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Things to Do in Eleuthera: A Comprehensive Guide
Eleuthera fans out over the Caribbean’s waters like a loose ribbon on a blue and turquoise quilt. A long skinny island, it measures over 100 miles in length, while never reaching more than a few miles in width. The scenic island is one of over 700 land masses that make up the Bahamas Archipelago. Its serpentine shape conceals coves and windswept beaches that boast some of the most scenic attractions in all of the Caribbean. ELEUTHERA ISLAND ATTRACTIONS Though Eleuthera’s beaches are marvelous, the island contains a variety of…
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Guide to Spanish Wells in the Bahamas
Soft powdery sands. Pristine pool-like waters. Idyllic shores that consistently rank among the best in the world. Welcome to the Bahamas: an unparalleled destination for beach-lovers. The jewel-like Bahamas caters to honeymooners, cruise-ship tourists, and sailing-enthusiasts. The country consists of over 700 islands—many of them uninhabited—that lie scattered about the Caribbean Sea. Each of these islands has its own flavor, its own history, and its own reasons for visiting. And yet few have as interesting a history as St George’s Cay—a fleck of sand off Eleuthera that is home to…
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The Best Beaches in St John, USVI
The tiny Caribbean island of St John is home to untouched wilderness and pristine landscapes. It is a fleck of emerald in a sapphire sea. A place where nature still rules supreme. With its blanket of greenery, its idyllic beaches, and its translucent waters, the small territory is the most scenically endowed of the three main U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). St John wears a thick green cloak of gnarled trees and spiky cacti. These forested hillsides—part of a US Virgin Islands National Park—cover two thirds of the island’s surface. Beyond…
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Jamaica on a Budget: Negril and Montego Bay
Ever since I became a flight attendant and began flying standby, I’d dreamed of showing up at an airport, checking the departure board, and choosing a destination based on availability. So over a long Thanksgiving weekend in November, Dan and I did just that; we packed our bags, headed to Atlanta and found ourselves on a flight to Montego Bay, Jamaica, a mere seven hours later. Like its Caribbean neighbors, Jamaica is known for its turquoise water, its pure white sand and its balmy weather. It is an island paradise,…
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7 Unforgettable Days in Cuba: A One Week Itinerary
Seductive and secretive, Cuba has captured the imagination of American travelers for decades—not least because it has been shrouded in mystery for so long. The birthplace of salsa and producer of coveted Cuban cigars, it is a small country that has made a large splash around the globe both culturally and politically. For years, Cuba was closed off to American tourists. And though people still found ways to visit the country illegally via Mexico or Canada, Cuba managed to avoid the levels of mass tourism found elsewhere in the Caribbean.…
