Top 5 Reasons to Go

Top 5 Reasons to Go

1. Harbour Island Beach: Perhaps the single-most famous beach in the Bahamas, thanks to its unusual pink-powder sand.

2. Pelican Cays National Park, Great Abaco: Turtles, spotted eagle rays, and tarpon are among the common sightings in this marine park.

3. UNEXSO (Underwater Explorers Society), Grand Bahama: The offerings are vast at this famous outfitter: learn to dive, check out reefs and wrecks, and, if you're an experienced diver, witness a shark feeding frenzy.

4. Old Bight Beach, Cat Island: Lined with coconut palms, this rustic white-sand beach gives you 5 miles of opportunity for a private picnic, a shell-searching stroll, or a snooze.

5. Treasure Cay Beach: This sugary white-sand beach borders a shallow, turquoise bay that's perfect for swimming, even for kids.