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Among the attractions is Harbour Island’s only village, Dunmore Town, where visitors can search for interesting island finds. There is one store in particular that tourists shouldn’t miss—The Sugar Mill Trading Co.
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HARBOR ISLAND
Fresh Conch Salad
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Harbour Island in the Bahamas might be tiny— only 3.5 miles long and less than a mile wide— but it still attracts some of the biggest celebrities. Some A-list actors who escaped the limelight to relax here are Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford, Peyton Manning, Mick Jagger, Jennifer Aniston, and Cameron Diaz. In addition to the on-screen stars, this island is a favorite among fashion icons like Diane Von Furstenberg, zac Posen and Ralph Lauren. For this reason, many consider Harbour Island to be the fashion capital of the Caribbean. Harbour Island’s distinctive pink sand beach, turquoise water, and unparalleled tranquility draw everyday vacationers and celebrities from around the world, who love the island’s fashion, privacy, and unique cuisine
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loCal fare
With the ocean just steps away, how could you turn away the unique local fare of the Bahamas? A local dive called Queen Conch is a relaxed, beachy shack where you can find a bite to eat. Queen Conch overlooks the water, and is renowned for its fresh conch salad, prepared right in front of you, with locally-grown, fresh vegetables. zac Posen calls it, “The perfect yoga beach food.” Another local favorite eatery is Sip Sip, (local slang for “gossip”), which is perched on a dune along the beach. “Sip-sippers” cruise up on their golf carts craving some of the best Caribbean cuisine, and will find octopus, spicy conch chili, and grilled shrimp with local mango. Don’t leave the island without a stop here!
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The Harbour Island style is truly a one-of-kind beach bum-meets-Vogue type of place—and we wouldn’t want it any other way. Under-pack for your trip to the island as zac Posen admits to doing, just make sure to bring your strappy chic sandals and a few of your favorite bikinis. Harbour Island’s barefoot elegance also has an old school Ralph Lauren preppy vibe (did we already mention Ralph Lauren is another known Harbour Islander?!). So don’t be shy to throw in some nautical stripes. But in case you do forget some of your beachware staples, or just want some more, you can go to the Sugar Mill boutique, one of the hottest spots to shop on the island. In Dunmore Town, the only village on the island, there is one store in particular that you can’t stand to miss— The Sugar Mill Trading Co. This one-of-a-kind shopping experience offers all visitors clothing, jewelry and accessories unique to this island and this particular boutique.
VICTOR VELYAN BRACELET , AVAILABLE AT CHAPEL HILLS JEWELRY
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