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Sint Eustatius: An Island Guide
When it comes to Caribbean islands, there’s no one-size-fits-all. You’ll find some islands that offer turquoise waters and snow-colored sands, others ripe with colorful colonial buildings, and yet other islands with cultural relevance that far outstrips their real estate on the globe. And then there’s Sint Eustatius—commonly and lovingly referred to as Statia. Statia is teeny. Blink and you’ll miss it. The island isn’t a popular bucket list destination, nor does it cater to much tourism at all. But its relative obscurity is all part of its appeal. Sint…
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Saint Kitts and Nevis: An Island Guide
Clad in verdant, jungle-covered hills, the twin islands of St. Kitts and Nevis are emerald specks in the Caribbean Sea. On St. Kitts, the dormant, crater-topped cone of Mount Liamuiga rises above old sugar plantations. Its smattering of historical relics is a reminder of the colonial past that shaped the modern Caribbean. Across the channel, Nevis moves to a slower beat—its golden beaches, tranquil villages, and leafy gardens beckoning travelers with a laid-back charm. St. Kitts and Nevis: an Overview Located in the West Indies between Montserrat and St.…
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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 Island fans out over the Caribbean’s waters like a loose ribbon on a blue and turquoise quilt. A long skinny island in the Bahamas, 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 are some of the most beautiful in all of the Caribbean. Eleuthera Island Attractions Though Eleuthera’s beaches are marvelous, the island contains…
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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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