In a decidedly offbeat but friendly community of about 200 inhabitants, hotel accommodations are modest and cater mostly to the yachting aficionados. This privately owned island resort is accessible by water only. It is a great place to stay with its excellent sporting facilities. Tennis, sailing, and diving are all available, and five miles of secluded beaches are there for those who only want to live in the sun. This sparsely inhabited island has three salt ponds, once a source of seasoning for islanders and passing ships.
Residents still harvest the salt for sale.
The Rhone was a 310-foot Royal Mail Ship that was dashed against the rocks off Salt Island's southwest cost during a hurricane in 1867. Its remains are extensive and have become a fascinating underwater habitat for marine life. It is part of the national park system and is a popular dive site.