2 Best Hotels in Crooked and Acklins Islands, The Southern Out Islands

Six modern cottages sit on a half-mile stretch of white-sand beach between Landrail Point and Pittstown Point Landings. Each has a full kitchen, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and a western-facing deck to watch the magnificent sunsets. A local market, gas station, and two restaurants are 2 miles away in Landrail Point. The management will treat you like family and can arrange meals in your cottage with advance notice, find you a rental car, or set up a diving excursion. They will also book you with the top fly-fishing guides on the island.

A true anglers' paradise, this is one of the best fishing destinations in The Bahamas and Caribbean for bone- and deep-sea fishing. Shaded by coconut palms, the remote property on Crooked Island's northwestern tip has miles of powdery beach and views of the emerald waters surrounding Bird Rock Lighthouse. Rooms are basic motel-style units, and some have ocean views (book in advance if you want a view). The main lodge—which has a restaurant, bar, and library—once housed The Bahamas' first post office. Expect American breakfasts and island seafood dinners and sandwiches for lunch. All-inclusive stay/fish/dine packages are available (seven nights/six days of fishing for $2,400, double occupancy).