By Kimberly Fisher
Bahamas
Pink Sands
resort is on Harbour Island in the Bahamas and is made up of 25 candy-colored bungalows that dot the 20-acre resort. The elusive hideaway is dubbed as the "Ultimate
Caribbean Getaway" and has visitors coming back for a sophisticated yet laid-back
beach vacation. If tranquility and privacy are what you seek, the Pink Sands is for you.
Wows and Woes
The lonely tree on Harbour Island.
Wows:
Your accommodations include your own pastel cottage with private patio, teak patio furniture, iPod docking station, wireless Internet, television with DVD player and DVD library.
On the grounds, you have access to a freshwater swimming pool, gym, three tennis courts, library, gift shop and beach equipment.
Woes:
It's one of the most expensive hotels on Harbour Island. An average night will cost you between $700-$900.
Insider Tips
The bathroom @ Pink Sands.
The Garden Terrace Restaurant is one of the best on the island, so be sure to take advantage of it. Try the local stone crab ... delicious.
Author's Most Memorable Moment
One of my favorite memories of the Pink Sands is riding a golf cart from the nearby town throughout the resort, zipping along the pathways in the cool Caribbean breezes.
Bottom Line
For a sophisticated yet laid-back island getaway, book the Pink Sands Resort in Harbour Island.
About the Author:
Kimberly Fisher is a freelance writer based in Manhattan Beach, Calif. She specializes in luxury travel, lifestyle and fashion. Her work has appeared in the magazines "Ocean View," "Disarray" and "ReLiving." Fisher attended the University of Nevada and Mt. St. Mary's College.
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