Along South Road, a traveler's first stop just beyond The Swizzle (a must stop for later for a pitcher of Rum Swizzles) is Astwood Cove with majestic rocks perched above a rugged shoreline. This photographer's dream is perfect for a first stop on the island. A great preview to sites that will literally take your breath away.
Further down South Road is Horseshoe Bay, one of the most notable places on the island. The natural sculptures frame the playground for the locals and visitors. Just before sunset, the orange glow nestles among the rocks making the sight even more unbelievable and inviting.
Our view of Hamilton Harbor from the top of Scarrington Hill located down Middle Road. The sailboats dot the waters and it's hard to believe that this is as fast life gets in the harbor!
The rocks make the shoreline hard to access, but don't dismiss this cove and the power of nature.
Horses along Warwick Long Bay. Our only companions during our afternoon at Warwick. Although most sun worshipers and tourists flock to Horseshoe Bay for the afternoon, this setting is not to be missed. Start at Warwick, stroll the beach to Jobson Cove and enjoy the solitude.
Warwick Cove. There are many nooks to hideaway along this stretch of beach and just enough beach for the walkers. I'm not sure which is more delightful and fascinating - the view (wow!) or the pink sand between my toes. Coral, chipped away by the parrot fish, lands on the beach, making this pink wonderland a dream to a girl from the South.
There's always a crowd. Our first evening on the island we visited Horseshoe and a bunch of high school kids were in a cove, burning their past year's school work. A celebration that school was almost done and summer was around the corner.
Sailing into the Sunset. Our last evening on the island, we sailed from Hamilton Harbour towards the Sound. The island is beautiful, but I must say, looking at everything from the sea's point of view, outstanding. Very different and something each tourist must do. On this evening, the sunset was rather remarkable, and it was proven when the boat's captain (an island native) took out his camera and started snapping shots. Book through Fantasea, the Catamaran Evening Sunset Sail. I will do this on every visit.
Close to Flatts, this is my kind of bay. A favorite for kids of all ages, you can walk out some two hundred feet and the water never rises above the chest. You can still see the bottom of the ocean floor and sand between your toes. And down there somewhere will be our apartment key - the shallow waters invite handstands and the like which lead to empty pockets. Oh well. Worth the sacrifice. Let the children loose!
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