The hundreds of islands and cays that comprise the Bahamas have long been a tropical playground for the rich, super-rich, and mind-bogglingly rich. Be that as it may, it is quite possible for the non-A-listers of the world to find a quiet slice of Bahamian paradise to call their own — and to do so without sending their savings into a nosedive. Here’s how to get started: Take a look at these 11 heavenly and affordable hideaways, each posted up on a spectacular beach where the sand is snowy white and the water miraculously bright blue.
1. Pigeon Cay Beach Club, Cat Island
Pigeon Cay Beach Club
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Intimate Pigeon Cay Beach Club is located on the largely undeveloped Cat Island (130 miles southeast of Nassau), where it’s possible to wander the gorgeous coastline for miles without spotting a soul — or a boat, dock, or Jet Ski. A similar end-of-the-world ethos is found at this tiny, charmingly ramshackle hotel, where seven rustic cottages face a beautiful beach with vibrant teal water that truly merits the word “stunning.” TVs, AC, and Wi-Fi are all happily off-duty, leaving guests to explore the island by bike, canoe, or kayak (all free to