Bahamas/Abacos: Elbow Cay – Hope Town

Hope Town on the Elbow Cay is perhaps the most idyllic and picturesque little community in the entire Bahamas. The town is characterized by its narrow streets lined with pastel-colored cottages, vibrant flowers, lush greenery, everyone owning a boat, and access to one of the most spectacular beaches in the country. Lots of quirky shops, one nice waterfront restaurant, and just roaming around narrow historic streets. Both cars and golf carts are illegal here, so vacationers seeking tranquility and natural beauty in the Bahamas are in luck (if you can afford the stiff price of renting a home here).