Bahamas

You can hand-feed stingrays (charming and incredible); flirt with the occasional wild dolphin; play on a homemade tire swing, enjoy a round of beach volleyball, eat at the conch salad bar. — Travel + Leisure

Lobster Benedict for breakfast, firecracker shrimp for lunch, stone crab soufflé for dinner. — Travel + Leisure

Perched on a sand dune overlooking scenic Cabbage Beach, this Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant at The One&Only Ocean Club offers spectacular sunset views and an intimate atmosphere. — Travel + Leisure

- Reid Bramblett. — Frommer's

This platonic model of the beach bar has a delightful ocean-facing deck and eclectic, welcoming timber decor inside. — Lonely Planet

A large pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a sound system give this spot a very South Beach vibe...Sunday brunch is a mix of Continental, American, and Bahamian classics. — Fodor's

The indulgent Italian dishes here (pastas, simply grilled meats and seafood preparations) and excellent accompanying wines always pair well with the intimate atmosphere of the courtyard dining room.  — Travel + Leisure

This fine-dining seafood oasis sits inside Paradise Island’s bustling Marina Village. — Travel + Leisure

Clean, shiny fast-food-style place specializing in conch, barbecue ribs, wings and other local snacks. — Lonely Planet

When you visit Da Smoke Pot you will definitely leave with memories of its owner, Julian Russell, who maintains a laid-back, fun, family atmosphere with an adherence to tradition. — Travel + Leisure

Fried chicken, lobster, T-bone steak, and cracked conch are the delicious reasons people eat at this modest lakeside establishment. — Fodor's

There are a handful of booths and a small rowdy bar, but most of this casual eatery's seating is out on the pink-and-white-striped dock–patio. — Fodor's