Places to Stay in Bahamas

Andros

Andros is a rough-edged, wild place, covered with vast swathes of palm savannas, eerie forests of mahogany, pine and palmettos and a huge mangrove wetlands. The primeval forest is so imposing that islanders swear they're inhabited by little red-eyed elves called chickcharneys who prey on those hapless enough to disturb them. The eastern shore has few outposts of civilization: scruffy shacks surrounded by rusty cars and discarded refrigerators are a common sight.

Andros is not geared for tourism; apart from those who come to dive the world's third-longest barrier reef, birdwatchers and beachbums are the most frequent visitors. There are some colorful, down-at-heels places on the islands, including a town with a dolphin mascot that returns each season, a dilapidated lighthouse, and Somerset Beach, a gem at low tide. Red Bay, at the northwestern tip of North Andros, is inhabited by descendants of Seminole Indians who are famous for their beautiful basketry.