The Berry Islands

Lying between Nassau and the coast of Florida, these 30-odd islands -- which contain only about 30 square miles of dry land among them -- attract devoted yachters and serious fishermen.

A series of islets, cays, and rows of barely submerged rocks, they have extremely limited tourist facilities and are geared mostly toward well-heeled anglers, many of whom hail from Florida. Most of the full-time population (about 700 people) lives on Great Harbour. We find these islands a lot classier and charming than Bimini.