We had no idea what to expect when we arived with our four small children (4, 6, 8, and 10) for a summer vacation. We spent five nights at the Pink Sands before continuing on to Reef at the Atlantis. Pink Sands and Harbour Island became some of our favorites in the world. We stayed in a two-dedroom cottage right on the dunes, steps from the beach. Our view was beautiful, the cottage was private and comfortable. We didn't want to leave. I loved this place like I love all of our trips to the Greek islands (two of my kids and husband are there right now!), and we plan on returning this fall. Every night I slept like I was in heaven and woke to one of the best views I have ever experienced.

The staff was very nice and we hardly ever saw other people on the beach or at the small pool. The hotel is close to town. We rented a boat and a golf cart and had an amazing trip. Renting a boat is a great way to spend your days. We just went to the government dock and started asking around. Every day a boy was waiting on us to arrive to go out, and when we returned in the afternoon, he was waiting again. The children, my husband and I snorkled on reefs out in the bay, swam with dolphins and chased and watched the sea turtles. The children caught huge star fish and we took them to Angela's Starfish to have them "cured" so they could bring them home. They are now at our beach house here and they love to tell everyone their story.

The food was good at the hotel, though I thought breakfast was way over priced ($200 for the six of us) and we began taking the cart to Arthur's Bakery each morning. Arthur's had a nice breakfast, great pasteries,and a pretty decent cappucinno. Our favorite dinner and lunch find was a new Italian place at the furtherst marina down the beach. Ask and someone will direct you. It reminded us of Mederteranean places that we love. Often in the afternoon or at lunch, we ate at Valentine's (good for an afternoon cocktail too) and really enjoyed the laid-back vibe.

Pink Sands is wonderful. I can't say enough good thinks about it.