Hawksbill Beach Hotel, Five Islands

The Hawksbill Beach Resort is blessed with an unusually beautiful shoreline location. Facing out toward the picturesque rocky islet that gives the resort its name is a delicately scalloped line of no less than four soft white sand beaches, one of which is clothing optional. Clustered around the beaches and extending back into the resort's thirty-seven acres of landscaped tropical gardens and grounds are a wide variety of inviting accommodations, from quiet beachfront cottages and club rooms to balconied suites looking out over the palms to the sea.

Those desiring a full panoramic view of the sea and shore can stay in the colonial-style Great House, which lies on a modest peninsula between two of the resort's crescent strands. Add to this a fine Continental-style restaurant, a full range of activities, regular nightly entertainment, and an eye-catching colonial sugar mill housing an on-site boutique and it is easy to understand Hawksbill's popularity. Its informal atmosphere and its reasonable prices make this lively resort a favorite destination among Europeans and younger couples and the perfect choice for those seeking a memorable spot for an exciting, romantic escape.