Eleuthera
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Nassau & Eleuthera

Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas has its colonial charms and quite a few splendid beaches, but they are regularly overrun by the hordes of cruise ship passengers who drop in daily. So after you enjoy a few days of duty-free shopping on Bay Street and gambling in the casino at Atlantis on Paradise Island, you can wing it over to sleepy Eleuthera or chic Harbour Island and chill “Out Island” style. 

Read more: Save, Spring, Splurge: The Resorts of Nassau, Bahamas