Santa Maria Beach.

Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas sits on a spectacular four-mile stretch of powder-soft white sand at the northern tip of Long Island in the Bahamas. This low-key, low-rise property places guests directly on the water rather than set back from it, prioritizing natural beauty over high-rise flash. The 40 rooms and fully equipped villas open onto patios or balconies just steps from the shoreline. While the atmosphere is decidedly relaxed, the resort doubles as an active base camp, offering complimentary bicycles, kayaks, and paddleboards. The on-site activity center organizes deep-sea fishing, diving, and excursions to Dean’s Blue Hole or the local swimming pigs. Afterward, the beachfront restaurant will even cook up your daily catch to order.