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CABBAGE BEACH, PARADISE ISLAND, NASSAU WHY IT'S SPECIAL: With no shortage of hotels, like megaresort Atlantis, water-sport kiosks, restaurants, bars and souvenir sellers, the

two-mile-long lively beach on prime Paradise Island real estate is more than just a pretty face. Popular with an eclectic crowd, the beach buzzes with water skiers, swimmers, people

watchers, sandcastle builders and those topping off their tan on a sun lounge. To escape the crowds, make a beeline to the northwest tip and snag a quieter spot on the sand. AMENITIES: 

Coconut-water vendors and beach chair and umbrella rentals cluster on the western end. But despite its popularity, there are no public restrooms unless you’re lunching at one of the

beachfront hotels, bars or restaurants. Ample parking is available for those not staying at the nearby hotels. DeAgostini / Alamy LONG BAY BEACH, SAN SALVADOR WHY IT'S SPECIAL: Named

for Christopher Columbus’s longboats that came ashore on Oct. 12, 1492, the beach oozes peace and quiet below and above the water. Hitting the bull's-eye for snorkelers, the reefs,

including one with a 40-foot drop-off, are home to a kaleidoscope of colorful critters. The waves are gentle enough for a morning dip and the sand soft enough for an afternoon siesta. 

AMENITIES: Bring your own sips and snacks for lunch on the sand. Restrooms are available in nearby businesses. Alamy Stock Photo THREE SISTERS BEACH, GREAT EXUMA WHY IT'S SPECIAL:

According to local lore, three sisters smitten with the same philandering English captain swam out to sea to follow his ship. The waves were rough, so the story goes, and all three perished

pursuing the love of their lives. Believed to have formed where the trio drowned, Three Sisters Beach is known as a place of romance and, strangely enough, also of good luck. It ticks all

the beach boxes: The water is perfect for snorkeling, especially around the Three Sisters rock formations, and the fine sand so soft you’ll be tempted to forgo the sun lounger in favor of a

towel spread out by the water’s edge. AMENITIES: Parking is available, although blink and you’ll miss it, as the entrance hides behind thick brush. The only hotel on the beach, Exuma Palms,

is open for breakfast and dinner and offers free Wi-Fi. Sergi Reboredo / Alamy LOVE BEACHES, LONG ISLAND WHY IT'S SPECIAL: You’ll fall in love all over again on the Love Beaches, which,

if you’re counting, are really four breezy strands sitting pretty along one stretch. Catnip for privacy seekers, they enable you to sample a different beach each day and not run into anyone

else. Close to historic Dunmore Town, where you’ll find centuries-old churches, the tranquil beaches are the go-to for getting lost in a novel or taking five on the sand. AMENITIES: There’s

Erna’s Natural Pool (a rock-sheltered swimming hole), hammocks, beach chairs, cabanas and a children’s playground for those with grandkids in tow.