Pink sand beach

Pretty pink-sand beaches, moving around in golf carts, and lobster quesadillas.

Just three miles long and half a mile wide in the Sargasso Sea, Harbour Island was settled by shipwrecked sailors and now has become the Caribbean destination for travellers looking for a laid-back vibe with car-free streets, delicious food, and plantation-style accommodations.

The Dunmore Hotel is a stylish oasis of luxury guest cottages and oceanfront homes that exudes a warm Bahamian charm. Once an invitation-only beach club, The Dunmore invites you as a cherished guest to their welcoming island retreat.

Think breezy patios, vintage rattan, pink conch shells and 1960s resort glam.

Here, time slows down as you unwind in their tropical hideaway overlooking the vivid blue waters of the Bahamas.

The Queen Conch shack at the top of the PLP dock is the perfect spot for a memorable light lunch. Here, local conch salad is made to order from local giant conch, made with sea snails freshly collected and prepared by the restaurant’s proprietors.  The meat is pulled from its shell, chopped and mixed with the juice of limes and sour orange and local tomatoes, onions and green peppers.

Savor fresh island cuisine at 3 of the best lunch spots: Sip Sip, Ocean Talley Bar & Grill, and The Boathouse Restaurant. All offer dining with harbour or ocean views.

For the best Sunday brunch on the island, check out The Landing. Kick off a laid-back evening over cocktails in the Dunmore 60s-era retro glam dining room or for a fancy night out, go to the Rock House, it’s sort of Miami-orientated.

Fresh seafood, tropical fruits and local ingredients lend sumptuous island flavors that capture the Bahamian spirit.

“Harbour Island in the Bahamas is beautiful, with turquoise water and pink sand.” Diane von Furstenberg

“I have a deep love for Harbour Island. It changed me. I had been modeling all over the world up until that moment, mainly living out of a suitcase. Moving from city to city, running after flights, showing up in the morning looking my best even if I felt my worst. On Harbour Island, everything was different. I was able to breathe in the fresh air, stand on the bare earth, and take hold of time.” India Hicks

“Harbour Island in the Bahamas is a wonderful little island with beautiful beaches, a great restaurant culture and friendly, welcoming atmosphere.” Helena Christensen

“I’ll never forget the modelling shoot I did in the Bahamas on a pink sand beach at Harbour Island. It felt like I’d just landed in paradise; it was so beautiful.” Olga Kurylenko