Eleuthera

Pros: Peaceful, varied natural sights, laid-back, friendly people
Cons: Don't go if you like a fast-paced vacation; there's no night life at all.

I have vacationed on Eleuthera 4 times since 1997 - every time has been a wonderful experience. I'm going back in May. Eleuthera is a very quiet island that caters to tourists only minimally, but if you enjoy tranquility, beauty, sun, sand and sea more ...

Pros: Nice beach
Cons: Few restaurants, few entertainment possibilities, shabby island.

My wife and I recently went on vacation to the Bahamas. We’d been to Nassau in the previous year, and wanted to experience one of the outer islands. We found the “Fast Ferry” website, which has daily service from Nassau to Eleuthera to...

Pros: Snorkeling, unhurried pace, food.
Cons: Not much to do if it rains.

I chose Eleuthera for my vacation because I wanted to go somewhere where it was not built up, and where I could snorkel right off of the beach.

CITIES/PLACES ON THE ISLAND:

Harbour Island is in northern Eleuthera. There were...

Pros: Beautiful beaches and few people
Cons: touristy-type activities are limited

Eleuthera is one of those rare jewels that is often overlooked when thinking about the "ideal" vacation destination. Let me be perfectly clear... if you are looking for extensive shopping opportunities, wild nightlife, and have a hard time...

Pros: Pink Sand Beaches
Cons: Expensive Transfers, Meals, Hotels

My friend Bob, who works in the hotel industry, arranged a "free" weekend trip for the four of us to Harbour Island, in Eleuthera, Bahamas. We flew out of Ft. Lauderdale International Airport to North Eleuthera Airport on Eleuthera in the...

Pros: Beautiful nature, best beach.
Cons: Not a whole lot to do.

I visited Eleuthera during December 1997 and Harbor Island in May 1999.

Eleuthera/Winding Bay:
In December 1997 we rented a small house (two bedroom, oceanfront villa with three baths and room to sleep six) for $1200 for 8 days.
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Pros: Sightseeing, Quaintness
Cons: Not enough to do

If you want a vacation where you want to get away from it all, Eleuthera is the place to go. 110 miles from tip to tip, and only about 2 miles wide at its widest point, Eleuthera is a place to go if you want to relax on nice, white sandy beaches, and...

Pros: very tropical with a British accent
Cons: pricy and exclusive

Harbour Island is accessible by boat. Period. When you arrive you see pink houses, pink sand, raised cemetery gravestones and graves (sea level you know), women in beautiful bright clothing and straw hats everywhere.
Pink Sands is a very exclusive...

Pros: Great Island, beautiful beaches, Friendly people all over. Very safe atmosphere for night time tours.
Cons: Air fare is a bit expensive, most stores close at 8 or 9pm(shop early).

My first visit to Eleuthera was in the town of Tarpum Bay, I flew on a small aircraft out of Ft.Lauderdale. Upon arrival I was greeted with a friendly hello and was asked if I needed taxi service after clearing customs. My stay at Cartwright's Ocean...