

A 1960s Briland mainstay, recently refreshed with shell-strewn interiors so playful that it’s the rare beach hotel where you may want to spend your time indoors.

A soulful, family-owned hotel that combines the peace and quiet of a tucked-away farm stay with easy access to Eleuthera’s beaches and Harbour Island’s scene just a few minutes away by boat.

Sometimes, we all just need a quick sun fix—one that doesn’t involve a layover, long drive, or complicated logistics. So we pulled together 236 easy getaways, prioritizing destinations with non-stop flights from major cities, and hotels within an hour(ish) of the airport.

A storied ‘70s jet-set era hotel lovingly restored on a laid-back Bahamian island, with rugged natural beauty and Slim Aarons-esque glamour in equal measure

Our locals’ guide to the islands—the best rental houses and small hotels, empty coves and colorful conch shacks