Discovering The Allure and Tranquility of HOPE TOWN, BAHAMAS

Traveling has me in the tightest chokehold. Seeing the world breathes life into my heart, and I don't want it to stop. I've landed on a life centered around the ocean and the Bahamas was the next stop to explore.

- AUTUMN KITCHENS

Nassau is widely visited by people traveling to the Bahamas. However, Hope Town, Bahamas, is less populated and is a more exclusive settlement of Elbow Cay located in the Abaco Islands. Its pastel-colored houses and blue crystal water are absolutely stunning.

Traveling to Hope Town does take a bit of work-like two flights and a ferry kind of work. But that being said, it's completely worth it. The small island has a relaxed yet luxurious energy, and you feel as though you're at the center of the world surrounded by endless possibilities.

After the 30-minute flight to Marsh Harbour from Miami, we explored the Bahamian waters with Cruise Abaco. Cruise Abaco is a chartering company that has a fleet of 20 boats from catamarans to motor boats which you can rent out for the day, week, or months on end. I love that Cruise Abaco offers many options to make guests comfortable. You can have a captain on board with the possibility of having them leave during anchorage at night. There is also the option of a captain teaching you how to operate the vessel for a week. Whatever you can imagine is likely an option because customer service is their priority. This company is filled with the most genuine and passionate captains out there and it was a delight to simply talk and learn about the Bahamas and boating from them. I couldn't recommend Cruise Abaco more.