Escape to Untouched Beauty in Eleuthera Bahamas 2023
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- From deserted beaches and striking cliffs to vibrant towns and awe-inspiring scenery, Eleuthera offers an authentic Bahamian experience that is not to be missed. While on Eleuthera, make sure to visit Harbour Island - home to several charming boutique resorts and Pink Sands Beach. Click SUBSCRIBE to show your support!
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Some highlights of the trip for me include ✨
- Our day trip to Harbour Island
- The Glass Bridge Window
- Rainbow Beach
- Lunch at The Dunmore Hotel
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:01 - Arriving at the North Eleuthera Airport
1:12 - Rainbow beach & Rainbow Inn
1:27 - The Cove Eleuthera
1:54 - Harbour Island
3:26 - Pink Sands Beach
4:20 - The Dunmore Resort
5:27 - Queen’s Bath
6:20 - Glass Window Bridge
6:51 - Airbnb Tour
10:43 - Outro
~ Our vacation took place in March, 2023 for those who are wondering ~
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Ion - by Waes Hael
So Nice To Meet Ya - Jawberry
Chagall - by Brique A Braq
Midnight Feat. Solar Body - by Lawewnce Walther
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Trip resources:
Our Airbnb (as shown in the video): www.airbnb.com/rooms/61162815...
Car Rental Company: C2S Adventures & Rental Cars - maps.app.goo.gl/LPvxz8BWeeVfY...
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I would rate Eleuthera a 9.5 out of 10 for privacy, beauty, and kind locals. The roads can be a bit rough sometimes so I recommend renting a 4-wheel drive from the local car rental company. Easy to get around since there is only one main road - use the directions given to you and don't rely on Google to get you where you need to go. Plan plenty of time around meals as most of the island runs on island time. No one is in a rush here which makes it wonderful!
Best Video I have seen of Eleuthera yet. Don't let the secret out too fast!
@@kunundrum420 Thank you so much! Its a hidden gem for sure
@@lydianicholsIf i arrive at Governors Harbour airport do I need a rental car or can I move around by taxi?
@@FastGuy1 I recommend renting a car
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! As someone who grew up there as a missionary kid and now living in the US, it's fun seeing you get to know Eleuthera in a peaceful and curious way!!
Thank you! Hopefully brings back wonderful memories for you
Great seeing your travels!
Thanks Evan! I'm happy to share them.
Oh, my. This is such a beautiful video! Thank you so much for posting it!
My pleasure!
Well done, Loved the tour. Such a beautiful place!
Thank you so much - I loved creating it for you
Loved this beautiful video ! I’m a local who lives in Spanish Wells so just a little info at the Glass window bridge, it’s all Atlantic Ocean lol the lighter blue color is because it’s a lot more shallow 😅 the Bahamas isn’t part of the Caribbean Sea lol it’s more of a story that is believed by tourists .
Hi Breanna, that is so good to know! Thank you for breaking that myth for us. This makes a lot of sense. This is proof that you can't believe everything you read online 😅 I read several articles so I believed it to be true. Now we know WHY it's much lighter on one side than the other. Thank you!
You did a great job Lydia. This made me want to come and visit Eleuthera. It is beautiful.
Thank you Darla! I love to hear that :)
Amazing
Thank you!
I watch my share of travel vids and this might be the best. You are very good at this! 👏
Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed!
I went to Princess Cay, and then I discovered that is part of Eleuthera. The beach is the best that I have ever see in my life. Paradise!!!
Thank you for adding your recommendation!
Great video.
Thank you for watching and supporting my channel 💕
Sip sip also great on Harbour Island.! I have land in Eleuthera Island Shores. Love it there! Best kept secret!
Thank you for the recommendation
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Nice review :)
I recommend people not be afraid to go off piste a bit, a good 4x4 is helpful to see the best parts of the islands down south, at least if you appreciate a completely private beach. Rock sound and Tarpum Bay are definitely more rough and tumble but there's no safer and more honest place than eleuthera, and you'll be the only tourist around 9/10 times once you get away from Spanish wells and governor's harbor.
Thank you! This is a great recommendation - I would venture to say that renting a 4x4 is absolutely necessary for getting around the island. I didn't get a chance to venture to the south part of the Island and would love to do this on my next visit to Eleuthera. I love places that have little to no tourists so I'm sure I'd love it.
This was incredible!! What a place but what a job highlighting it in a cinematic way. 👏🏼👏🏼
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Thank you!
my wife and I just booked this airbnb for a november trip without the kiddos. We've been to nassau twice with them before. Thanks for the video, we are very excited now!
You and your wife will absolutely live it! Its truly the perfect get away
we own land in rainbow bay, thanks for the video. really wel done. love the cabbine idea.
Such a beautiful area! It would be a dream to have a home on Eleuthera.
There is also an entry beside the Coral Sands Hotel. One of the most beautiful beach I have seen.
Thank you for adding this note! I was unaware of this entrance
Love everything about this ! Please share the link to the Airbnb it’s totally my vibe 😍
Absolutely! See my description below for the link
We have that same cabin booked for our annual trip to Eleuthera in December so thank you for the tour!
You are going to love it! Have a wonderful time
@@lydianicholsI love for you
Hello! We are booked for the end of January. What was your experience like at the airbnb? We were lucky to find it on a cancellation. This will be our first visit to Eleuthera. I would love any and all feedback and tips. Thanks in advance!
@@JaneKinneary I hope you love Eleuthera! It's quite literally my happy place and we're already planning our next two trips. The first tip I give anyone is to rent an SUV. The road to Skylarking, like 99% of the roads, is not paved and quite rocky. There aren't rental car companies like Enterprise or Avis, you'll be renting from private people. Don't let them give you a Nissan Cube. You won't make it to the cabin or to most of the beaches. The owner of Skylarking has a list of people you can rent from. We went with Robert Thompson based out of Daddy Joe's restaurant and rented a Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was perfect for the location. BTW, if a rental car company tells you there is a fee for using a credit card, don't use them, that practice is actually illegal in the Bahamas. Daddy Joe's is a terrific restaurant and the closest to the cabin. We also love the Sunset Room at the Rainbow Inn in Rainbow Bay and Twin Brothers in Alice Town. Food and gas are the most expensive things on the island as everything has to be brought in. We start our trips with food shopping at the North Eleuthera Shopping Center in The Bluff. They have the best variety and prices. Make sure to buy a couple gallons of water. We usually bring some non-perishable things with us like coffee. The kitchen in the cabin is fully equipped and well laid out but very small. It's tucked away so you won't feel like you're cooking right next to the bed. There are a number of staples like salt and pepper so don't feel you need to buy everything. The cabin itself is serene. The views are amazing. The porch is an extension of the main room so it doesn't feel like a one-room cabin. The bathroom is huge and has room to store bags/suitcases. We loved the outdoor shower. The cabin is off-grid, but you wouldn't know it. We've stayed at places on the grid and had sporadic power outages due to wind. There was a nasty wind storm while we were there in December and there were no issues with the power at Skylarking. We were able to keep our devices powered up as well. The WiFi is also very good. The beach and bay below are just lovely. We snorkeled and paddled almost every day and saw turtles, rays, and tons of fish. There is even a shark that comes through as well to say hi. The sunsets are amazing. We'd sit on the beach lounge chairs and watch the sun slip below the horizon. It's very dark at night so Skylarking is perfect for stargazing and watching for satellites. There is a saying on Eleuthera that it's not for everyone. If you're used to resorts or hotels, it's the exact opposite. Eleuthera is rural and services are sparse. There are only two or three ATMs. The closest one to Skylarking is on Harbour Island so plan ahead. A restaurant may say they take cards, but that can change day to day so be prepared. Bring water shoes with good soles, SPF 50 sunscreen, bug spray like Deep Woods Off (the noseeums will know it's your first trip and attempt to eat you. We actually had less of an issue at Skylarking because of the steady breeze off the water, but there is no avoiding them at sunset), antihistamines, and topical itch reliever. They're all available on the island, but trying to hunt down something you need on a Sunday or after dark is not fun. There are some things to avoid as well. Don't pay to feed the turtles. You'll see them if you look for them and feeding the turtles is actually harmful to them as a species. Don't leave anything valuable in your car and leave the doors unlocked. While we generally feel safe, we were warned last month about an uptick in petty crime and a smashed window on a rental car can quite literally put the renter out of business. If you want to visit one of the adjacent islands, go with Harbour Island. Spanish Wells was disappointing and after a lunch of two salads, a local beer, and a diet Coke costing $96, we found that Harbour Island was more interesting, had a better variety of food and shopping options, and the Pink Sand Beach is perfect for a lazy day. I hope this information helps and that you have a wonderful time.
@@kirstencurley8274 Thank you so much for the thorough and thoughtful response. Invaluable information and much appreciated!☺
Love this! i looked up your Airbnb, I'm very interested on this property. I'm a bit hesitant because of all the reviews commenting on the presence of bugs. How was your personal experience with bugs inside of the airbnb and during your outdoor showers?
Hi! Thank you for asking! We had absolutely no trouble with bugs. I can’t remember seeing any bugs at all. We were there during the month of March. perhaps the bugs were not out yet? In the shower, there was the occasional snail. Nothing bad though.
Hi, thank you for asking! We had absolutely no trouble with bugs. I can’t remember seeing any. We were there in the month of March. Perhaps they are not present during this time? in the shower after you will see some snails, but they don’t bother you and go away once the water is has dried.
I have question about eating at Dunmore
Will they let you sit on their beach long chairs if you have lunch their ?
We usually go to Pink Sands Hotel on Harbor island for lunch
Hi Sophie! I didn't get a chance to ask the staff this question while I was there. I would recommend calling the hotel to confirm before your trip.
Hola
Bonito video
Bella BAHAMAS…
Podrías hacer un video con todos los bancos en bahamas? Como se puede invertir en esa bella isla bonita.
Chaoooo
This was well shot and colored. What did you use?
Hello Michael, thank you for the compliment! I shot primarily on a Sony A7S III
@@lydianichols very beautiful work. Thank you for creating it. How did you color it?
How were the bugs at night? Were you able to leave the windows open?
No bugs at night. We visited during the month of March. Yes, we were able to leave the windows open
Do you recommend a trip to Exuma?
I can’t personally say because I have never been. It’s next on my list though for places to explore. I’ve heard really good things about it.
Hi where did you get your straw handbag
Hi! Thank you for asking. My bag is from a brand called CULT GAIA. I'll link the purse here: www.shopbop.com/ryka-shoulder-cult-gaia/vp/v=1/1568078591.htm It us currently out of stock online but you might be able to find it on resale sites like poshmark
Can you share the contact info for the Airbnb you stayed in in Eleuthera please
The Airbnb we stayed in can be found here: www.airbnb.com/rooms/611628151447456871?source_impression_id=p3_1683249247_8iQHoIAIMBuXr9mV
Very nice thx.
Do you rent a car? Where? 🙏
Hi! Yes, its important that you rent a 4 wheel drive. You must rent from the locals as there are no big name car rental companies. I recommend C2S Adventures & Rental Cars. maps.app.goo.gl/VXotptLicW7FVdoP6
What Airbnb did you stay in?
That’s skylarking cottage in Gregory town!
Hi Joan, thank you for asking! I've added the link to the Airbnb to the description of this video!
@@isabellahartman8036 That is correct! Thank you