SPECTACULAR HARBOUR ISLAND (OR ‘BRILAND’ IN BAHAMIAN LINGO)

I had the opportunity to visit Harbour Island in February. I invite you to follow me through this wonderful experience:

Departed Nassau at Potter’s Cay dock at 8 a.m. SHARP on the ‘Bohengy’ (Bahamas Fast Ferries). My journey began.  The ferry is comfortable with air-conditioning, bathrooms (very clean) and a snack bar.  You can also venture to the open upper deck and enjoy the fresh tropical air. It takes approx. 1 ½ hours to get to Harbour Island (with a short stop in Spanish Wells). Staff on the boat was very friendly.

Bohengy experience: 5 thumbs up!

Arriving at Harbour Island dock I rented a golf cart, which is the best means of transportation in Harbour Island since the roads are quite narrow, and the island is small (about 1 mile by 3 miles). Cost is approx. US$40.-/day (I negotiated and brought the price down to US$35.-/day. In the Bahamas you never accept the first price given). 

Golf cart experience: 5 thumbs up

Off I zoomed to check into my hotel----The Coral Sands Resort---- perched on a hill overlooking an unbelievable pink-sanded stretch of beach and crystal blue Bahamian waters!  Check-in was fast and efficient.  The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful.  My room had an ocean view with a nice terrace. Décor in the room was tropical.

Bathroom was a little too small.  Lots of closet space.  Coffee maker, hair dryer, and clock radio/alarm available in the room.  All rooms are non-smoking.

Had breakfast a few times in the hotel.  Only complaint—not enough Bahamian delights on the breakfast menu! 

Lunch on the ‘el fresco’ deck was wonderful! Many Bahamian dishes to choose from.

Checkout was fast and easy.

Coral Sands Resort experience: 5 thumbs up

While in Harbour Island I had dinner at the ‘Harbour Lounge’, which is located on the main street, Bay Street, along the Harbour. The food was absolutely out of this world, staff extremely friendly and warm and atmosphere excellent. A little pricey, but worth it!!!

Harbour Lounge experience: 5 thumbs up

I felt like getting out to ‘jam’ with the local Brilanders and dance a little and came across ‘Sea Grapes Nightclub’. The music was fantastic (the DJ was open to requests and kept the club jumping!), everyone was friendly and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Sea Grapes Nightclub experience: 5 thumbs up

If you are looking for those Island trinkets, souvenirs or Bahamian sundresses, bathing suits, shirts, etc. Harbour Island has many quaint shops with beautiful items to choose from!

All in all, I loved my Harbour Island experience.  Truly a place to relax and recharge your batteries. I recommend all of you to visit this island AT LEAST once!!!

Ya Mon!

Guide Dolores