Untainted by tourism, Cat Island lies 325 miles southeast of Miami and is some 48 miles long and 4 miles wide, looking like a fish hook. The island is named after the pirate Arthur Catt, and has one of the best climates in the Bahamas. Rolling hills and lush green forests characterize the island and it's also the location of Mount Alvernia, at 206 feet the highest point in the Islands of the ...

Arthur's Town, in the north, is the island's major hub. It's also the boyhood home of legendary actor Sidney Poitier. He has many relatives still living on the island, including a few amazing look-alikes. Poitier shares memories of his childhood home in his book This Life. A straight asphalt road leads from the north to the south of the island. Along the way, you can select your own beach ...