Home of the famous Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island is a destination all to itself.
Harbour Island is just a short 20 minuteflight from Nassau, but feels a world away. Quaint historic homes, a beautiful 3 mile stretch of pink sandy beach, world class restaurants, boutique shops; there’s something for everyone.
Briland, as it is known to residents, is approximately 3.5 miles long by 1.5 miles wide and is accessible by a short flight from Nassau, a 5 minute land taxi and a 10 minute water taxi. Arrive at the Government Dock and step into a golf buggy to explore the island. Most visitors are attracted to one of the most beautiful beaches in The Bahamas and are content to lounge under an umbrella and take an occasional cooling dip in the turquoise sea. But if you’re the more active type, there plenty to keep you occupied, such as shopping for island treasures, horseback riding, bonefishing, dining and nightlife.
Harbour Island was voted “Best Island in the Caribbean” by Travel + Leisure’s in 2015, but has been a hideout for the elite for years. Celebrities flock to the island because of the lack of limelight. Harbour Islanders tend to treat everyone in the same friendly manner, whether you’re famous or not, so don’t be surprised to be sharing the same dining experience with your favorite movie star, solely because they can fly under the radar.