We pick five of the best luxury hotels in the Bahamas, where you can enjoy sunshine, white sandy beaches and traditional Bahamian charm and hospitality.

Old Bahama Bay Resort, West End, Grand Bahama

A tranquil paradise, the Old Bahama Bay Resort features 49 spacious rooms and suites, and is located just 56 miles from the Florida coast on 228 acres on the western-most tip of Grand Bahama Island.

Guests can bring their own yacht and moor it in the 72-berth marina, enjoy fishing and diving or simply relax and be pampered while staying in the resort.

Sample a gourmet meal at the Aqua restaurant, or enjoy the views of the marina while tucking into native Bahamian cuisine at Bonefish Folley's.

For more information, visit www.oldbahamabay.com 

Fernandez Bay Village, Cat Island, Out Islands

Fifteen ocean-front villas, a mile of private, white coral beach, and the ultimate luxury - total peace to get away from it all, relax and unwind.

A more informal and rustic atmosphere than some resorts, visitors to Fernandez Bay Village enjoy personal service and absolute seclusion and privacy.

For those who want to do more than laze in a hammock, there's scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing, returning to enjoy a relaxed, candlelit dinner on the beach-front terrace.

More information can be found on the Fernandez Bay Village website.