Eleuthera

I spent 3 days and nights here. Things you need to know before coming out here: This is not a very modern island. Most places only take cash. Bring lots of cash, at least $250 per visiting day per couple. There are only a couple ATMs on the island. Many restaurants are out of people's homes. There are a few nice restaurants on the island. There are no big-name hotels. There is a very nice resort that was $1000 per night. I chose to rent an Air BnB for $75 per night. It was more than adequate. We went on a tour boat to see different parts of the island, swim with pigs, feed stingrays, and sea turtles. The people on the island are very friendly. Don't expect people to be in a rush for you, this includes restaurant staff. People here are on island time. There are places to rent cars, but they are typically older cars that are in rough condition, and are being rented by individuals on the island. There are many nice places to visit, including the Queen's Pool, Preacher Cave, and numerous beaches. If you're lucky, you might run into Lenny Kravitz. He lives on this island. And finally, the airport is like something out of a third world country. It is tiny, and behind the times. Give yourself at least 2 hours before boarding.

This island is very rural with few restaurants and resorts. If you are looking for a quiet place with gorgeous, secluded beaches this is it. Except for Harbor Island where the wealthy visit, the scenery here is typical island scrub and the towns are very rustic with run-down buildings. The grocery stores are small and the prices are quite high since this is an island. We found the most well stocked store was near the airport on the north end of the island. There are no-seeum bugs at dusk which can be very annoying. The electricity goes off frequently for short periods of time. The roads are not great and people drive on the left side which takes a little while to get used to. Renting a 4 wheel drive car is a must unless you are staying in a resort. We were happy to stay right on the ocean in an Airbnb because the view was spectacular. We found Rainbow Bay Beach and French Leave Beach to be the easiest and most beautiful to visit if you are staying in the north central part of the island.

It's heavenly with a beach to yourself! We visited in hurricane season but got lucky with the weather. Restaurants were mostly closed, so we prepared to cook our own. The supermarket in South near Rock sound had the most choices and was reasonably priced. Do carry deet for sandflies at dusk and dawn!

A fabulous, deserted stretch of beautiful beach which we have stayed on regularly over the last 5 or 6 years. Pristine. One of our favourites on the entire planet - and we’ve been right around it!❤️

Heaven on Earth! Eleuthera is a hidden gem of the Bahamas. There is not a ton of touristy things to do so if you want to disconnect and get away from your day to day stresses and enjoy naturally beautiful landscapes this is the place for you.

Best island in the Bahamas after five trips and over 20 islands visited. Best restaurants in the islands (besides Nassau) , beautiful beaches and hotel options. The blue clear waters of Eluthera and the pink sands beach are spectacular.

When people describe paradise....this...is..the...place 🤯😍 There is sooooo much to see and do it is truly unbelievable. The locals are very friendly and everyone treats you like family. If you have the opportunity to visit this slice of heaven you have to do it!!!

From the moment you arrive, you will meet a genuine Eleutheran. Everyone you meet will be just as nice and no they will not mug you off at all. They are so nice and friendly you won't believe it, actually takes so.e getting used to. We visited to collect sea shell's and enjoy the Bahamas first hand. We had a car hire from a really nice chap Wilton Thomas who as a small fleet of 15 cars. They are ordinary cars as there are pot holes and unmade roads everywhere you go. That said the roads were easy to drive as not many cars on the roads. We had the most amazing adventures round the island, stopping off at as many beaches as possible. We popped into local shops for snacks and drinks etc, the people just so friendly everywhere you go. The beaches and sightseeing exceptional bars and restaurants. We stayed at Pineapple Fields central Eleuthera Governors Harbour on the Atlantic side if the island. Directly opposite Tippy's restaurant and bar.the atmosphere was amazing every night, with live music most nights Reggie and Jazz brilliant musicians doing their stuff. Like most former British colonies, plantations with untold stories if you care to look around you. Most of the unmade roads former plantation access roads. What a beautiful place with beautiful people.