Thinking of heading to the Caribbean? Maybe the Bahamas? If you're going to a beach for soft pink and pearly white sands, snorkeling over coral reefs filled with tropical fish, diving into long-ago shipwrecks, or surfing away from the crowd, choose Eleuthera and her neighbor, Harbour Island.

Two of the "Out Islands" of the Bahamas, Eleuthera and Harbour Island are between 1 and 3 miles wide, and provide over 110 miles of achingly beautiful beaches. Harbour Island offers one of the Travel Channel's Best Beaches but my first choice is Eleuthera, with glorious pink sand and white sand as fine as powdered sugar. These islands aren't famous for nightlife, but if you're there for beaches and gorgeous water, they're the best.

There are dozens of beaches on these two islands. For pink sand, hit Pink Sands Beach on Harbour Island, or choose French Leave Beach on Eleuthera, just outside of Governor's Harbour. If white sand is your choice, head for Cotton Bay, with two private beaches stretching over a mile. The Cove Eleuthera beach near Gregory Town provides privacy and a great view of the cliffs. My favorite beach is Lighthouse Beach. On the Atlantic side of Eleuthera Point, behind some sand dunes, this beach is a secluded oasis of rosy pink sand, the perfect place to watch a sunset with the one you love.

If you're a surfer, the two best beaches for you are Surfer's Beach and James Cistern Beach. Blue Hole and Oleander Reef provide great snorkeling, with hundreds of tropical fish just off the beautiful beaches. You can rent boats on both islands.

Take a good-sized tote like this Cape Getaway from Columbia. This darling bikini from Moschino lets you wear your heart on your - well, bikini, with a red heart on white print on the bandeau top and ruffled bottom. Keep your feet from burning with these comfy and stylish Ohana W sandals from Olukai, adorned with a sea urchin. Pack sunscreen, shades, a towel, a book and a bottle of water and you're ready to hit the beach!