The Exumas
Grand Bahama | _ | | _ | | | Grand Bahama is the fourth largest of the Bahamian islands, measuring 96 miles by 17 miles, and its capital Freeport/Lucaya is what Bahamians consider the nations' "Second City". Situated to the Northwest of New Providence, it's also one of the closest islands to the Florida coastline. Built in the 60's, Freeport (the main city) makes Grand Bahama visibly different to the other islands. Wallace Groves an American started the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) with a government grant of 50'000 acres of Crown Land, which eventually increased to 149'000 acres. Under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, the GBPA built houses, churches, schools and roads. Later a deep-water harbour was dredged for oil tankers followed by an airport, hotels and casino. Freeport/Lucaya is very American in style and unlike anything else in The Bahamas. Built for tropical fun, the area boasts wide tree-lined boulevards, top hotels with casinos and colourful shows, world-class shopping, superb beaches and a multitude of holiday activities including five golf courses. | | | _ | | _ | | | If Grand Bahama has an historical capital, it is West End -- a coastal village flung out on the island's westernmost tip, 25 miles from Freeport. Swimming in its sea-sleepy streets is a history of arms smugglers, rum runners, and wreckers.
A stop at The Star Hotel, Grand Bahama Island's oldest hotel, is a must. West End's most famous historical landmark, it seems like a holdover from the days of Prohibition, but actually dates back to1946, just before Freeport was born. | | | | | |
Eleuthera | _ | | _ | | | Governor's Harbour is a pretty town of timber houses set on the curve of Cupid's Bay and Rock Sound to the south of the island. It's the largest town on Eleuthera dotted with picturesque, but faded gingerbread houses. Not far off is one of Eleuthera's famous `Blue Holes', an inland lake connected to the ocean deep underwater. Bone Fishing is great in this shallow water harbor.
The Glass Window Bridge, (about a 15 minute drive away) which spans a gap in which the turbulent waters of the Atlantic meet the calmer seas of the Exuma Sound on the island's leeward side. The existing man-made structure has replaced a naturally formed bridge that was blown away in a hurricane.
Airport code is GHB
| | | _ | | _ | | | Harbour Island is perhaps the most popular "Out-Island" in The Bahamas. Its charm is the town's architecture of New England style village and tropical island greenery stretching out to meet the warm, pink-hued sand beaches this island is famous for. Its resorts and the warm Briland hospitality housed in the quaint New England architecture of the island's Loyalist history add to nature's palette. Rows of century-old trees border narrow flower-lined streets. It's a sight not to be missed.
DREAM BEACHES - 6-night package, HARBOUR ISLAND & CAT ISLAND- Additional nights available. | | | _ | | _ | | | Located nearly midway between North Eleuthera Airport and Governor's Harbour Airport, Gregory Town is one of the larger settlements on Eleuthera, and is considered the "Pineapple Capital" of The Bahamas due to its history of producing what many consider to be the tastiest pineapples in the world. The surrounding area of rolling hills and rocky cliffs on the Atlantic Ocean side provide an awesome contrast to the calm Caribbean waters on the western side of the island. A quiet holiday with beautiful natural scenery awaits the vacationer in the Gregory Town area.
A TASTE OF THE ISLANDS- 6-night Package - PARADISE ISLAND, ELEUTHERA AND EXUMA | | | | | |
Nassau/Paradise Island | _ | | _ | | | Just 150 miles off the coast of South Florida lies New Providence Island
with the capital city of Nassau. History was made and preserved here in
Victorian mansions, cathedrals, 18th-century fortresses and The Queen's
Staircase. Down Town Nassau is famous for its bustling Straw Market, duty
free shops, jewelry stores, a variety of restaurants and the romantic
horse-drawn surreys. Nassau is also the financial and business center of the
Bahamas and very attractive for investors.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Just slightly outside of the main tourist resorts lies Love Beach an area not altogether remote, but still far enough from Cable Beach & Downtown Nassau and the "Big City Life" that guests seeking seclusion can still find it without having to head for the Out Islands. This area is also ideal for guests wanting a quick stopover before heading to the Out Islands due to its close proximity to Nassau International Airport. | | | _ | | _ | | | A few miles west of Nassau is Cable Beach, covering two and one-half miles of fabulous beach with a collection of fine hotels and resorts, an 18-hole par 72 golf course, nightlife, gourmet restaurants, and the largest casino in The Islands Of The Bahamas. All beach activities, nightlife, stylish shops and the casino are within easy reach of each other and some of the smaller properties and villas in the area.
On Cable Beach you will find the majority of the all-inclusive resorts. Public busses called jitney's are readily available for transportation to/from Downtown.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Paradise Island the number 1 tourist destination in The Bahamas boasts magnificent powder-white beaches, fabulous water sports, gourmet and local restaurants, shopping, straw market, casino, marina and is connected by two bridges to Nassau. A water ferry runs frequently between the two islands. A picturesque and challenging golf course that has recently been the subject of a major facelift, reopened in Winter 2000. The new Paradise Island Golf Course, designed by internationally recognized professional golfer & course designer Tom Weiskopf includes a new 12,000-square foot clubhouse that features a restaurant & lounge. The 18-hole, 7,100 yard, par 72-championship course features 10 four, four three, and four five-par holes.
A TASTE OF THE ISLANDS- 6-night Package - PARADISE ISLAND, ELEUTHERA AND EXUMA | | | | | |
Long Island | _ | | _ | | | One of the most scenic of the Out Islands, Long Island is approximately 60 miles long and four miles wide at most and is situated just south of Exuma, cutting the Tropic of Cancer. The island features a wide variety of geographical features including rocky headlands and rolling hills in the North to low hills in the south fading into stark white flatlands where salt was once produced. On the dry southern tip of the island, the remains of former cotton plantations can also be found. The island also features many blue holes, caves, beautiful white sand beaches and coves and inlets, along with low lying shallow water areas ideal for bonefishing.
3-island safari, 9 nights package, Exuma, Long Island & Cat Island
Honeymoon in Paradise
3-ISLAND SAFARI - 6 nights package, EXUMA -LONG ISLAND & CAT ISLAND
Beach Lovers Vacation Package
DIVE 2 ISLANDS - 6-night package - LONG ISLAND & CAT ISLAND
THE NATURE TRIP, 6-night Package - EXUMA & LONG ISLAND
TIAMO MARIA - 6 night Package, Andros & Long Island | | | | | |
The Abacos | _ | | _ | | | Drawing its charm from its loyalist roots, Green Turtle Cay, is a small island of colourful New England-style clapboard houses located just a few miles offshore from Treasure Cay, Abaco. Adding to the ambiance created by a town of narrow roads & flowering bougainvillea disturbed only by the intermittent hum of passing golf carts, are the myriad of visiting yachts attracted to the protective harbour of White Sound. The turquoise gin clear waters surrounding Green Turtle Cay and the breathtaking beaches on the Atlantic Side of the island provide ample opportunities for fishing or sailing, snorkeling or diving or simple relaxation.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Hope Town itself, is a charming, romantic little village with pretty New England style pastel-colored clapboard houses surrounded by white picket fences. Village life is slow and laid-back, golf carts are the main form of transportation - and there are a limited amount of shops and restaurants.
The town's Wyannie Malone Historical Museum, restored as it was in the "old days", gives a good idea of the old-time life of the Abaconians right down to the rocking chairs and broom-making press.
The perfect destination for a honeymoon couple. This is where you want to explore the outdoors and enjoy the uncrowded beaches.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Marsh Harbour is Abaco's largest settlement and its population third only to Nassau & Freeport. It is the major gateway to this island group, and is a popular place from which to explore the stunning offshore cays, including Man-O-War, Guana Cay and Elbow Cays. Known as "The Sailing Capital of the World", Marsh Harbour is dotted with many marina facilities and is centrally located in the Abaco Islands making it the ideal starting point for your sailing adventures. The main Abaco settlement of Marsh Harbour is a modern town dotted with marinas, local shops and restaurants and it is also home to Abaco's first, and only traffic light. (Removed again & again by Hurricane Floyd, & Frances!)
ABACO BEACH RESORT - Fall Special - 4th night free AND free room category upgrade | | | _ | | _ | | | Treasure Cay lies in the northern part of Abaco and is easily reached with direct flights from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Nassau into Treasure Cay Airport (TCB). From there it is just a simple taxi ride to the resort of your choice. Treasure Cay is famous for its magificent 3 mile long,
untouched, white sand beach. National Geographics has rated this beach
among the 10 best beaches in the Caribbean. For those seeking action, enjoy the numerous water sports, diving, tennis, explore the island by bicycle, boat or car, go fishing or enjoy a round of golf on the challenging 6'985 yard 18 hole, par 72 golf course. Treasure Cay offers hotel rooms as well as many selfcatering condos. This is a great destination for a family holiday, as well as honeymooners.
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Andros | _ | | _ | | | Andros Island is considered by most to be "The Bonefish Capital of The Bahamas" and few would argue that statement. Andros is a series of islands, connected by canals called "bights". It is the largest island in The Bahamas and attracts divers, fishing, and eco tourism enthusiasts. It is also one of the biggest unexplored tracts of land in the Western Hemisphere. The main villages in North Andros are Fresh Creek, Nicholl's Town & Red Bays. Easily accessible by boat and plane Andros is a "sleeping giant" with enormous potential as a unique vacation destination.
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Cat Island
Bimini | _ | | _ | | | Bimini is known as the Big Game Fishing Capital of the world. Fishing here is excellent year round on the flats, on the reefs and in the Gulf Stream. Ernest Hemingway came here to write his novel Islands in the Stream. Bimini lies just 40 nautical miles from Miami and is divided into 3 main islands, North, South and East Bimini. The smaller North Bimini is better developed and is home to Bimini's main settlement of Bailey Town. Luxurious yachts and fishing boats are always docked at the island's marinas.
The luxurious Bimini Bay Resort and Marina is located on North Bimini offering visitors all the amenities of a luxury resort and boating enthusiasts ample, secure moorings at their full service marina.
The Bimini International Airport is on Bimini South. A taxi takes the guest to the ferry and the ferry over to North Bimini. Western Air flies from Nassau to South Bimini Airport & Regional Air connects Bimini with Grand Bahama Island to the North. | | | | | |
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