Come go for your Yellow Corn Grits

Travel has never been easier. One can choose to travel by boat, or air throughout The Bahamas and regardless of your mode of transportation, an adventure is yours to have, if you simply decide to travel. 

Harbour Island, or 'Briland' is a small island northwest of the island of Eleuthera. It is known for its pink sand beaches, picturesque landscapes and Loyalist cottages. Each island of The Bahamas, offers visitors a unique experience as no two are the same despite what may be said. The residents are different in their own special way and the hospitality gets sweeter the more you travel down the archipelago. 

While in Briland, I took the advantage of exploring this gem of an island and I must say, if you've yet to visit, this is one island you must add to your bucket list. 

I traveled to the island by way of boat-specifically-the Fast Ferries. I took the last boat leaving Nassau, headed to Current Eleuthera and was met by family there. From one dock to another to catch the water taxi to Harbour Island, we made it just in time for one of the last ones over and before the rain began. Just a disclaimer however, during the summer months, particularly on the out-islands of The Bahamas, mosquitos are in abundance and the limited street lights, allow them to come out in large numbers to feast on tourists and locals alike, who aren't coated in insect repellant. 

Since I stumbled upon AirBnB back in 2012, I can't recall the last time I voluntarily stayed in a hotel. My family and I were able to secure a three bedroom, two bathroom cottage for a fraction of the price of staying in a hotel. One main advantage of booking through such a site as AirBnB is that you're afforded the luxury of cooking for yourself which can reduce the cost of your trip if you're traveling with a large group and can travel with your groceries. 

The weather wasn't the best during my visit as I left during the peak of hurricane season but the trip was enjoyable nonetheless. 

This little island is truly a gem. Golf carts is the main mode of transportation and on every corner there's an opportunity for a 'selfie'.

Where's the water?

Freely walking

The people are friendly, the island has it's moments of "liveliness"  and there are some locals who hold true to their Bahamian roots and culture and offer items such as handbags and hats made from straw 'plait' which they design and sew together all in store. A and A Hidden Treasures is definitely a hidden treasure that won't remain hidden for too long as their work is meticulously done, reasonably priced and authentic; which is so hard to find.

 Overall, Briland although it's quickly becoming modernized with the increase in vehicles infiltrating the island and in some areas the emergence of outdoor bars who aid in noise pollution with their music; it still has an aesthetic that is all its own and rest and relaxation can still be attained. It was a much needed staycation for me, even though I still traveled with my Surgery notes and had some time to study in a new environment, it offered some peace of mind.

Where are you planning on going for your next trip? Let me know in the comments section below. If you've visited Briland either in the past or recently, what were some things you enjoyed about your trip? Do share.