Bimini

Bimini is an island group in The Bahamas made up of two main islands, North Bimini and South Bimini, located about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Florida's coast in clear Caribbean waters. The islands offer shallow bays, white sand beaches and small settlements along the western shore, while the eastern side remains rockier and less developed.

Ernest Hemingway lived in Bimini during the 1930s and spent time fishing and writing there, which helped bring international attention to the islands. Before that, the islands served as a hub for rum runners during Prohibition, who made trips from here toward Florida.

The Dolphin House Museum in Alice Town shows local building methods through a structure made from recovered ocean material. The building combines shells, glass bottles and driftwood into a colorful mosaic that reflects how residents live close to the sea.

Visitors reach the islands by regular seaplane from Miami or ferry service from Fort Lauderdale in Florida. The best time to visit runs from November through April, when weather remains more stable and winds blow less strongly.

The Bimini Road, an underwater limestone formation stretching about 1,600 feet (490 meters) along the seafloor, forms geometric patterns that spark geological interest. Some blocks measure over three feet (one meter) across and look almost as if placed by hand, though they are natural in origin.