Family trip to Harbour Island with children. Ideas on where to go with your child
Harbour Island is pretty small. There are no huge entertainment centres, theme parks or any other kinds of entertainment for kids only. However, due to the fact that more and more tourists from Europe and the USA have been coming to the island during the last few years, children rooms, playgrounds for babies, and teams of animators appeared in major hotels. Nevertheless, the island is a perfect place for active and curious kids. There is no extra noise or bustling (what is typical for some of those archipelago’s resorts which young people prefer) but only kilometres of tranquil and clean beaches, a great variety of entertainment both for grownups and their children. For example, your kids and you can go to the open ocean for fishing or take a speedboat excursion to get a whole view of the island from the ocean.
On the Graciosa Island, there are only three hotels and each of them attractive in their own way. For holidaymakers who got used to staying at the highest level hotels, the hotel Graciosa is … Open
Due to the popularity of the island among tourists all around the world, there is a great number of different stores on such a little island. So, if you want to buy lots of clothes, shoes, … Open
Children can also try themselves in windsurfing or sailing a boat. Your kids and you can embark on the adventure and go to Eleuthera (the island is not far from Harbour). On Eleuthera, you can not only enjoy nature and even more deserted beaches in comparison with Harbour Island but also tell your kid about the colonization of the island and with what difficulties had the settlers to cope. What is more, there you can visit a very peculiar sight – Preacher's Cave. A missionary, who came to the unsettled island with a group of settlers who survived after a ship crash, used to preach there. If you want to show your children how the colonists used to live on the island, take an excursion to the Palace of the Governor-General in Dunmore Town.
Harbour Island is one of the tiniest of the Bahamas, and the most visited at the same time. With good reason, it is considered the most picturesque island of the archipelago. In recent … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Harbour Island and surroundings
Famous sights of Harbour Island
Pink Sands Beach
From the series “Stunning Beauty Places of the Earth, Unknown to Tourists”
Check on the map: Distance from Harbour Island center - 1.8 km.
The Bahamas are a pool of chic spa resorts, luxurious hotels and unbelievable beaches. On the island of Harbor is probably one of the most romantic places in the world - the Pink Sands beach. The name of the pink beach is due to the beautiful mussel sand. The fairytale beautiful beach with the pink bank line and the azurblauen water looks fantastic. The stretch of the unique beach is about 5 km. The magazine Forbes has named the strange beach as the most beautiful on the earth. …
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Pink Sands Beach
From the series “Most Fabulous and Magic Beaches”
Check on the map: Distance from Harbour Island center - 1.6 km.
One of the most romantic beaches in the world is located in the Bahamas. Pink Sands Beach has long been a landmark of world importance. This beach is unique because of incredibly amazing pink sand. This part of coast belongs to Harbor Beach. The color of the sand is owed to protozoa foraminifera living on coral reefs. The carapace of these microorganisms is painted in a bright pink or red color. During a storm, the smallest shells are thrown on the shore, where they are mixed with pieces of white sand, giving it the unique color. …
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Things to visit with your kids in Bahamas
When choosing a place to relax with kids, consider visiting Cat Island famous for its natural landmarks. It has nearly pristine beaches. The island is endless raw of clean shores, silent valleys, and hills. Needless to say, it is a truly enchanting view. Cheerful locals do their best to save the island’s nature, and travelers should not forget about that. Cat Island has an interesting history. It was named after a fearless pirate. Nowadays, tourists enjoy taking strolls on the island, try kayaking, and bird watching. Small and charming Stocking Island has always attracted travelers not only with its beautiful nature, Elizabeth Haven, and striking views of the Atlantic but also with an opportunity to rent a boat, feed stingrays, and play volleyball. … Open
Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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Photogallery of best places of Harbour Island
Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Harbour Island
Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in Harbour Island - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of Harbour Island, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. Harbour Island for families with children.