Fodor's Expert Review Pinney's Beach

The island's showpiece has soft golden sand on the calm Caribbean, lined with a magnificent grove of palm trees. The Four Seasons Resort is here, as are the plantation inns' beach clubs and casual beach bars such as Sunshine's (make sure to order a Killer Bee cocktail) and Lime—their off-shoot, the Cabanas at Lime, has a relaxed atmosphere with light bites and drinks. Beach chairs are gratis when you purchase a drink or lunch. Regrettably, the waters can be murky and filled with kelp if the weather has been inclement anywhere within a hundred miles, depending on the currents. Amenities: food and drink; water sports. Best for: swimming; walking.