Flight
The best airport to fly into to get to Harbour Island is ELH. For the NC folks, there are direct flights from Charlotte to ELH. If you are flying in from somewhere else, you can connect in Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Atlanta, where there are flights that service directly to ELH. You can also fly into Nassau Airport (NAS). Once there, you will need to make a separate connection with one of the three airlines that provide regular direct service to Eleuthera (ELH): Southern Air, Bahamasair and Pineapple Air. North Eleuthera Airport is approximately 15 minutes from Harbour Island (Dunmore Town).
Travel Note
After landing at ELH (and exiting the plane on the tarmac), simply check-in with customs, collect your luggage, (likely lined up in a pile outside) and let one of the waiting taxis know that you are headed to Harbour Island. The taxi driver will know to take you to the dock, and help guide you to where the water taxies are- they depart for Harbour Island every 10 mins. After your quick boat ride and you've MADE IT! Total travel time from the airport to Harbour Island should take ~15 mins and will cost ~$10/person ($5 for land taxi, $5 for water taxi). If you are interested in arranging private transportation from the airport to the island, Conch and Coconut has provided additional options. Please contact Leslie and she can provide you with more details.
Rental Car
While the island isn’t huge (3.5 miles in length), if you want to leave your resort/hotel, it’s may be a trek to walk everywhere you need to go. It is recommended to rent a golf cart (the preferred method of transportation!) to get around. Whether you rent your golf cart yourself (more information below) or your resort/hotel concierge helps to arrange a golf cart rental for you, it is best to arrange this before you get to the island (even if you only want to rent a cart for one specific day). You can pick up your golf cart once you arrive, at the dock, or most rental companies are very accommodating and will bring your cart to where you are staying. Conch n Coconut (Luxury Golf Carts) (Use "HOPKINS WEDDING" for 10% off) www.conchandcoconut.com +1 (888) 994.9494 Michael's Cycles (Use "HOPKINS WEDDING" for discounted rate) www.michaelscyclesbriland.com +1 (242) 464.0994 BONUS: Michael rent's bicycles as well- great way to explore the island!
Hotel
*There are currently limited rooms available at Pink Sands.* This is will be home base for most of the weekend's events, including the Welcome Party and Reception. Pink Sands Resort, true to its name, is conveniently located right on Pink Sands Beach. To book, please contact Kristen Priest to use the discount code (GHHW) for 10% off the current rate- (kristen.priest@pinksandsresort.com OR 1-855-855-9621).
Discount Code - GHHW
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*There are currently no rooms available at The Landing* The Landing is conveniently located in central Dunmore Town and is a half of mile from Pink Sands Resort (where the reception will be). When booking, do not forget to use the discount code- all rooms, with the exceptions of the Alamanda, Gumelemi, Hibiscus and Oleander rooms, will be offered at a discounted rate of $308/night. (The other rooms are already offered at a lower rate!). BONUS: The Landing has one of the best breakfasts on the island!
Discount Code - HOPKINS WEDDING
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*There are still rooms currently available at Romora Bay.* Romora Bay is located on the harbor side of the island and is only one mile from Pink Sands Resort. To book, you can call or email (info@romorabay.com OR 1.800.688.0425) in order to use the discount code "Hammill/Hopkins Wedding" to take advantage of 20-25% off the current nightly rate. BONUS: Romora Bay has two great restaurants on property and is one of the best places to catch the sunset on Harbour Island!
Discount Code - HAMMILL/HOPKINS WEDDING
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*There are still rooms currently available at Coral Sands.* Coral Sands Resort is a great accommodation option, located right on Pink Sand Beach and conveniently located next door to Pink Sands Resort.
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*There are currently very limited rooms available at The Dunmore.* The Dunmore is a beautiful hotel on the beach and is less than a half of mile from Pink Sands Resort. BONUS: The Dunmore's restaurant, The Clubhouse, is a great spot for lunch or dinner. The chic lounge overlooks the beautiful Pink Sand Beach.
House Or Rental
Renting a house on Harbour Island is a great option, especially for large groups and families! Vicky Parmentier, at Bahamas Real Estate, is happy to help you find the perfect rental. There can be flexibility in minimum number of required nights and some potential, additional discounted rates- that are not mentioned on the website- so make sure you reach out to Vicky! Vicky is a native to Harbour Island, so for any first-timers, she is an excellent resource as well! Victoria "Vicky" Parmentier vicky@bahamasrealestate.com Sales and Rental Agent U.S. Direct 561-459-2895
House Or Rental
Luxury ocean-front beach rental. You can contact the owner's directly from their website.
House Or Rental
There are VRBO or Airbnb rental options on the island as well.