3 Best Sights in Harbour Island, Eleuthera and Harbour Island

This is the fairest pink beach of them all: three miles of pale pink sand behind some of the most expensive and posh inns in The Bahamas. Its sand is of such a fine consistency that it's almost as soft as talcum powder, and the gentle slope of the shore makes small waves break hundreds of yards offshore; you have to walk out quite a distance to get past your waist. This is the place to see the rich and famous in designer resort wear or to ride a horse bareback across the sand and into the sea. Amenities: food and drink; toilets; showers. Best for: partiers; sunrise; swimming; walking.

If you stroll to the end of Bay Street and follow the curve to the western edge of the island, you'll find the Lone Tree, one of the most photographed sights on Harbour Island. This enormous piece of driftwood is said to have washed up on shore after a bad storm and anchored itself on the shallow sandbar in a picturesque upright position, providing the perfect photo op for countless tourists.

According to local tales, this huge mansion was built by newlyweds in 1945. After an argument one night, both the wife and husband left the house and were never seen again. The table was set for dinner; the food on the stove and all of their clothing and wedding gifts were left behind. The property has been damaged over the years but is still open for visitors. It's a great place to let your imagination run wild.