This Best-kept Secret in The Bahamas Has Luxury Boutique Resorts, Pink-sand Beaches, and Stunning Blue Holes

"Top 5 Can't Miss With 16 major islands cast across 100,000 square miles of sapphire sea, The Bahamas is a popular retreat for travelers. On the more remote island of Eleuthera, seclusion reigns supreme. A best-kept secret in the region, the island is home to luxury boutique resorts, welcoming family-owned restaurants, and stretches of blush-colored sand surrounded by teal-colored waters with sparkling blue holes and coral reefs."

"Popular stretches of coastline include Preacher's Cave, where grassy paths dotted with sea grapes set the scene for a perfect picnic, and Lighthouse Beach, a beautiful pink-sand swath beneath a rocky outcropping that's worth the effort it takes to get there. "The name Eleuthera is a Greek word that means freedom. Eleuthera is not for your average tourist. This is a place where you have to wander, explore, and adventure on your own. It's an island that invites you to find your own piece of paradise," said Kaché Knowles, content creator and Bahamian founder of lifestyle brand I Is a Bahamian Bey."

"Eleuthera is also well-known for its pineapple farms (there's even an annual festival every June to celebrate its harvest) and its people, whose strong sense of community can be felt all around the island. As Knowles explained, "The Bahamas is more than the sun, sea, and sand. In order to experience what's beyond that, you must be willing to speak to the people, learn from and listen to Bahamians, and be curious about our culture, heritage, and history," she said. "The thing that makes The Bahamas is not the beaches; it's the Bahamians-they are the true jewels of The Bahamas.""

Eleuthera is a secluded Bahamian island featuring luxury boutique resorts, welcoming family-run restaurants, and long stretches of blush- and pink-colored sand. Notable coastal spots include Preacher's Cave with grassy picnic paths and Lighthouse Beach beneath a rocky outcropping. The surrounding waters contain teal hues, sparkling blue holes, and coral reefs suited for exploration. The island supports pineapple farms and an annual June festival celebrating the harvest. A pronounced local sense of community shapes visitor experiences, and authentic cultural engagement depends on talking with Bahamians, learning about heritage, and independently wandering to discover hidden spots. The Cove is an intimate boutique property on the island's narrowest point.

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