Vacation Dreaming: Hopetown, Bahamas

Another cold, dark day calls for a little vacation dreaming.  Hopetown is my go-to dream.  I traveled here with my family when I was younger and have idolized the beaches, water, and adorable town, ever since.

Hopetown is located on Elbow Cay in the Abacos.  It's not a popular tourist destination because it's a bit tricky to get to.  All the better.  Visitors fly into Marsh Harbor and take a short ferry ride to Hopetown.  Once there, locals travel by foot, boat, or golf cart.


If Beau and I were visiting, I think we'd stay in one of these teeny tiny bungalows.  This one sits right on the beach.

This one sits on a small island just outside of Hopetown.  It includes a boat with rental.

This place sits right in the harbor, with a great view of the anchorage.

This place is a little more expensive, but on the gorgeous Tahiti beach with a private dock.


We'd do lots of fishing and snorkeling, and spend the afternoons at Abaco Inn, where I recall they make a delicious Pina Colada.

 I had a virgin colada the last time we were there, but I'm sure it would be just as tasty the traditional way!

Charleston Recap

I loooooooove this city.  Everywhere you look, something is gorgeous.  Here's a photo tour of all our fun, starting with lunch at Virginia's.

There's no point in attempting to eat healthy on vacation.

Now for our walking tour...

Shopping on King Street

I did some damage in here.  More on that later!

Every home had a little garden with beautiful landscaping and cute window boxes.

Check out the gas light!

Dude with a parrot.

Beau found a craft brew store that sold Coast Brewing out of Charleston.

We found Santa.

And some fun alleys where we did a lot of this.

I can't wait to go back!

Travel Planning: Savannah, GA

Savannah is an hour from Hilton Head and a great day trip. My travel plans for today are a little more relaxed because there isn't quite as much to see.

Lunch first, obviously.

Mrs. Wilkes serves a family style, southern feast that draws long lines.  Apparently customers sit together at large  tables and pass the fare.

Lady & Sons, by Paula Deen, serves southern food, buffet style.

Johnny Harris is famous for their bbq and sauce.

Some popular places to visit:

Bonaventure Cemetery

Ships of the Maritime Museum

Wormsloe Mansion

Asendorf House

Fort Pulaski National Museum

And last, but not least, some fun places to shop.

Downtown Design District

Moon River Brewery

Do you have any recommendations for us?