This Pink Sand Beach in the Bahamas Will Top Your Travel Bucket List

By Sara Tardiff, Town and Country

If you think about it, the Bahamas couldn't be a better travel destination: the flight from the East Coast is shockingly quick, the weather rarely falters below 70 degrees, and Bahamian food is everything your seafood dreams are made of.

[post_ads]What could possibly make this sunny archipelago even more enticing? Well, it turns out they also have a super rare natural phenomenon you don't want to miss: a pink sand beach. As in, there is an entire rose-colored beach for you to explore, play in, and Instagram to your heart's content.

The Pink Sands Beach on Harbour Island comprises three stunning miles of pink-tinged sand and crystal clear water. Year-round, you'll find warm water temps and some of the area's best snorkeling—with the most colorful backdrop imaginable.

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How exactly does the sand get its cotton candy hue? From microscopic animals with bright pink shells called Foraminifera. Granted, Instagram photos do make the sand look a little more pink than IRL — but it is still a pretty spectacular sight.