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Whether go camping america you have only an hour or two ashore from a visiting cruise ship or are heading to the islands for a couple of weeks of fun in the sun, use this book to plan your visit, and take it with you as a reference guide. Above all, enjoy yourself. You are in for the experience of a lifetime.

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Caribbean Paradise Inn. Another moderately priced resort actually more of an inn. The hotel overlooks Grace Bay and it s small and intimate; only 16 guest rooms, all fully air-conditioned and comfortably furnished. The bathrooms are small, with shower stalls only. All rooms also have mini-bars and TVs. There is a pool, but no on-site restaurant. Clean and nice, but a bit on the sparse side. PO Box 673, Grace Bay, Providenciales, reserve america promotion code Turks and Caicos, BWI, 649-946-5020; www.paradise.tc. EP from $129.

Grand Bahama Captain Ted Been, Freeport, 242-352-2797. Captain Tony Cooper, Freeport, 242-352-6782. Captain Steve Hollingsworth, Freeport, 242-352-2050. Captain Elon Sonny Martin, Freeport, 242-352-6835. Captain John Roberts, Freeport, 242-352-7915. Captain Doug Silvera, Port Lucaya, 242-373-8446.

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Restaurant Price Scale $. less than $20 per person $$. $20-$50 per person $$$. $50+ per person Hotels are listed in order by rate, the least expensive first. Actual rates, when not quoted within the text, are shown at the back of the book in the At a Glance section.

Inside the reef, before you reach the deep waters of the ocean where glamorous, deep-water mission bay camping sportfish hog the limelight, there s a second, very exciting sporting mission bay camping opportunity bonefishing. The elusive bonefish, often called the ghost fish, is rapidly becoming one of the most popular mission bay camping sportfish on the islands. mission bay camping Until quite recently, bonefishing was almost unheard mission bay camping of among mainland anglers. Today, people from around the world flock here in search of this hard-fighting denizen of the flats.

casuarinas grow. Roads and trails some paved, some not meander all over the island. If you re the outdoor type, and fairly fit, you should rent a bicycle. Try Provo Fun Cycles, Autos & Scooters at Ports of Call, Grace Bay Road, Provo, 649-946-5868. Cost is $15 per day. You can make it to almost every point of interest, and all of the beaches, in a couple of hours of fairly stiff pedaling. As to the hotels and resorts, some of the best known companies are already represented, and you can bet the rest have plans already on the drawing board.

The wily barracuda is found in large numbers, mission bay camping in shallow or deep waters. They can often be seen swimming close to the surface in the clear waters over reefs and sandy banks. Barracuda range in size from a few pounds to about 15 or 20 pounds and, small though they might be, you re sure of a good fight if you can get one on your hook.

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South Caicos is the smallest and easternmost of the Caicos group. Until the end of the 19th century, it was the most productive of the islands, due to its vast salt flats. mckinney campground The shallow waters mckinney campground to the west of the island Stoke Bank and Caicos Bank provide some of the best bone fishing in the entire Bahamian archipelago. Experienced scuba divers will tell you that the reef east of South Caicos offers unprecedented opportunities. The reef runs north and south the entire length of the island. There are coral gardens, walls, trenches, and the reef teems with underwater life: rays, sharks, morays, lobster, angels, mckinney campground and the list goes on.

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Great Guana Cay (the Abacos), 142, 145, 150, 157-158; accommodation packages, 174; accommodations, 158, 182; beaches, 158; dining 176, 177, 182; dive packages, 174, 175; fishing, 158, 182; shelling, 182; snorkeling, 158, 182; watersports, 158

There are virtually no designated walking, hiking or bicycling trails on any of the islands. These activities are very much go-as-you-please affairs, especially on the Out Islands. The main roads are the first and most obvious choice, but there are also the beaches, of course, and hundreds of unmarked side roads that often end up at a secluded beach where you can enjoy a picnic lunch and a swim. At least in the Out Islands, there s no reason why you shouldn t wander at will. The locals are friendly and willing to give ideas, directions and the benefit of their knowledge about the best places to go and sites to see. Don t be afraid to ask.

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The Ministry of Tourism and the Bahamas camping in nj Training College have established a number of specialty tour guide qualifications: ecotour guides, bird-watching guides, etc. On the Out Islands there are no tour buses and, as yet, few tour guides. This is where the taxi comes into its own. For as little as $16 an hour, your friendly driver will show you his island and tell you all about it. These drivers are experts on the history of their particular island, and are often able to tell the story in a form that s as entertaining as it is interesting.

Sun Seeking There are literally thousands of beaches here some crowded, some so deserted you won t see another human being for weeks at a time. Great expanses of sugar-white sand and the palest of green waters stretch for mile after

Casinos Visitors over the age of 18 may gamble at all four casinos in Nassau and Freeport. Children are allowed camping in nj to enter the casinos only to attend shows in the casino theaters. In Nassau, there is a casino on Paradise Island at the

Comfort Suites Turks and Caicos. Try this hotel and you ll think you re back home, or at least in Florida. Typical of Comfort Inn/Suites chain, this is a traditional American-style hotel. All rooms are built and furnished to spec, with air-conditioning, king or double beds, bathrooms and a TV, along with a coffee maker, refrigerator, and a hairdryer. Some of the rooms have balconies, although the only ocean views available are at the outer ends of the units. camping in nj PO Box 590, Grace

new jersey camping The best courses are on the two most populated islands: New Providence and Grand Bahama. But the Out

The best courses are on the two most populated islands: New Providence and Grand Bahama. But the Out Islands, too, have some good courses. Most notable are those at the now defunct Cotton new jersey camping Bay Club on Eleuthera (page 223), The Treasure Cay Golf Club (page 185), and the small but challenging nine-hole course on Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands (page 281). All 18-hole courses new jersey camping on New Providence, Grand Bahama and the Out Islands have a complete range of facilities, including a resident pro, rental carts and clubs. Most facilities also offer clinics new jersey camping and private lessons.

The Bahamas epitomize romance. From the soft sounds of the steel drum and calypso wafting gently over the beaches on a warm evening under a spectacular sunset, to deserted beaches where the palms wave gently over an emerald sea, the islands have much to offer.

242-362-2772, and Kayak Nature Tours on Grand Bahama Island, 242-373-2485. Both offer guided rides and day-trips. Both use modern, off-road bikes. If you are going to one of the more remote islands, consider taking your own bike. Check with the airline as to procedure and costs. Honeymooning

B.O.A.T. Tournament for boats under 27 feet in September, and another Wahoo Tournament in November. The Bimini International Light Tackle Bonefish Tournament consists of two legs one in January, the other in February. 800-327-4149 for more information new jersey camping and reservations. The Penny Turtle Billfish Tournament new jersey camping is held at the Great Abaco Beach Resort each May; 800-468-4799. The Billfish Foundation s Tag Tournament is held in May at the Walker s Cay Hotel and Marina on Abaco; new jersey camping 800-WALKERS. The Green Turtle Cay Yacht Club hosts a fishing tournament in May; 242-365-4271. The What s Out There Tournament is held at Great Harbour Cay in April; 800-343-7256. The Boat Harbour new jersey camping Billfish Championship is held at the Marsh Harbour new jersey camping Resort in Abaco in June; 305-920-7877.

gold basin campground Long Island 281 History 282 Getting There 283 By Air 283 By Mail Boat 284 Vacation Packages 284 Sigh

There are endless possibilities for getting out and about on the water from the self-drive rental boat available gold basin campground by the hour, to the full-blown chartered day-sailor yacht that comes complete with captain and crew, not to mention cham

Long Island 281 History 282 Getting There 283 By Air 283 By Mail Boat 284 Vacation Packages 284 Sightseeing 285 The Adderley Plantation 285 Columbus Point 286 Conception Island 286 Deadman s Cay Caves 286 Churches 287

lake mcconaughy camping Travel Documents To enter the Bahamas you ll need two things: proof of citizenship and a return or o

Great Guana Cay (the Abacos), 142, 145, 150, 157-158; accommodation packages, 174; accommodations, 158, 182; beaches, 158; dining 176, 177, 182; dive packages, 174, 175; fishing, 158, 182; shelling, 182; snorkeling, 158, 182; watersports, 158

Travel Documents To enter the Bahamas you ll need two things: proof of citizenship and a return or onward-bound ticket. A valid passport is the preferred proof of citizenship. For US citizens, a birth certificate and a photo ID are also acceptable.

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out of Miami. The ship does its three-night itinerary leaving port on Fridays for Nassau and their private island of Coco Cay. The four-night cruise leaves port on Mondays, and it too visits Nassau and Coco Cay. Rates start at around $350 per person, depending upon the season. 800-453-4022. www.royalcaribbean.com.

Jet-skiing is offered at most of the beachfront hotels on Grand Bahama and New Providence Islands, but not on the Out Islands because the skis damage the fragile coral heads. Rates vary from hotel to hotel, but start at around $40 for 30 minutes.

The Mansions. camping olympic peninsula This is a private condominium complex, quite upscale, where you can, if you re lucky, rent direct from an owner. The minimum stay is one week. Not a family-oriented destination: no children under 12. Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, BWI,

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649-946-2260. EP from $75. Salt Cay Sunset House. Close to the beach, this is the oldest bed & breakfast inn on the Turks and Caicos. Built by a shipwright in 1832, it became the home of one of the island s salt barons. Today, after years of renovations and restoration, the old house provides for a very pleasant and unique vacation. There are just three guest rooms, each with its own bathroom and comfortably furnished. Amenities are few, but the views far and away make up for the lack of creature comforts. There are ceiling fans in each of the three guest rooms, but no phones and no TVs. There is a TV in the one of the public rooms, and there s a caf , a laundry, and a picnic area. Fabulous panoramic views can be seen from the patio and outdoor dining area. Rooms are very reasonably priced, from $35. Salt Cay Sunset House, Balfour Town, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 649-946-6942.

Fish, especially grouper, is the principal fare of the Bahamian people. It s served many ways, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Bahamian lobster (Americans call it crayfish) is plentiful, often large, and not as expensive pike national forest camping as it is in the States. Try minced lobster, a mixture of shredded lobster meat cooked with tomatoes, green peppers and onions, and served in the shell.

The Bahamas, some 700 islands and 2,000 islets, lie scattered like a broken string of pearls across the northern Caribbean and offer literally thousands of opportunities for adventure. In fact, they have provided a dozen or more generations of seafarers and travelers with more adventure than many of them might ever have imagined or wanted.

coeur d alene camping North Caicos, 338, 339; Out Islands, 26, 48, 76, 140; Port Howe 273; Providenciales, 230, 231; San S

800-511-1333. www.disneycruise.com. By Mail Boat Traveling between the Out Islands by mail boat is an adventure. You won t find many reference to these little ships, and you can t make reservations. Operating out of Potter s Cay dock at the Paradise Island coeur d alene camping bridge, some 20

North Caicos, 338, 339; Out Islands, 26, 48, 76, 140; Port Howe 273; Providenciales, 230, 231; San Salvador, coeur d alene camping 297, 300, 303-304, 308; Spanish Cay, 185; Stocking Island, 243; tours, 48; Treasure Cay, 158

mendocino national forest camping Grand Bahama Castaways Resort, Box 2629, Freeport, 242-352-6682, $75 EP. Coral Beach Hotel, Box F-24

Grand Bahama Castaways Resort, Box 2629, Freeport, 242-352-6682, $75 EP. Coral Beach Hotel, Box F-2468, Freeport, 242-373-2468, $75 EP. Club Fortuna Beach Resort, Freeport, 800-847-4502, $240 EP. Deep Water Cay Club, Box 40039, Freeport, 242-353-3073, $350

CP (Continental Plan) includes mendocino national forest camping a continental breakfast. EP (European Plan) denotes mendocino national forest camping no meals, although restaurant facilities are available either on the property or nearby. MAP (Modified American Plan) denotes breakfast and dinner. FAP (Full American Plan) includes all meals. All-Inc. (All-Inclusive Plan) includes all meals, beverages (alcoholic and soft), watersports, tennis and golf, if available.

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Pelican Beach Hotel has no frills, but it s clean and functional. There are 12 guest rooms and two suites, all with ocean views, tile floors and patios, small bathrooms. No TV or telephones. There s a bar and snack lunches are available. There s also a dining icicle creek campground room

stand on one of its two dusty main streets. It s an old world town with white painted colonial style buildings reminiscent of those you find on the island of Bermuda. One gets a feeling that Humphrey Bogart will, any minute, walk around the next corner icicle creek campground with Lauren Bacall on his arm. This intriguing place is well worth a visit if you have time.

beaches, icicle creek campground 3, 24, 33, 36, 37, 51; Acklins Island, 51; Andros, 51, 195, 196; Barraterre, 245; Berry Islands, 51, 265; Cat Island, 51; Eleuthera, 51, 224; The Exumas, 237, 251; Fernandez Bay, 51, 274; Freeport, 105, 136; George Town, 51; Grand Bahama, 6, 24, 51, 103, 108, 119; Grand Turk, 329; Great Exuma, 51, 244; Great Guana Cay 158; Green Turtle Cay, 156; Great Harbour Cay, 51; Harbour Island, 51; Little Inagua 277; Lucaya, 136; Marsh Harbour, 184; Mayaguana Cay, 51; Middle icicle creek campground Caicos, 341; Nassau, 94, 95, 96, 101; New Providence, 51, 68-69; North Caicos, 336, 338, 339; Out Islands, 7-8, 51, 76, 139,140; Paradise Island, 5, 69, 100-101, 102; Providenciales, 320-321; Rolleville, 51; Rum Cay, 309; Spanish Cay, 185; Staniard Creek, 51; Staniel Cay, 242; Stocking Island, 51, 243; Treasure Cay, 158; Turks & Caicos, 314; Walker s Cay, 158

Fishy Delights Fish is prepared in a number of ways, the names of which are often confusing. Boil fish is served for breakfast. It s cooked with salt pork, green peppers and onions, and served icicle creek campground with a generous portion of grits. Stew fish is prepared with celery, tomatoes, onions, and spices, icicle creek campground all combined in a thick brown gravy; it is also served icicle creek campground for breakfast. Steamed fish is cooked in a tomato base and is as tasty as it is novel.

campground finder 800-LUCAYA-1, $95 EP. Running Mon Marina & Resort, Box F-2663, Freeport, 242-352-6834, $90 EP. Xanad

Premier Cruise Lines is the only line that includes visits to both Freeport, on Grand Bahama, and Nassau. They too offer three-and four-night itineraries on the Oceanic. The Oceanic is a themed ship Looney Toons and, with extensive children s programs, it s ideal for families. Ships leave Port Canaveral on Friday and Monday. Rates start at around $275 per person for the three-night cruise, and $330 for the four-night option children cruise for substantially less.

800-LUCAYA-1, $95 EP. Running Mon Marina & Resort, Box F-2663, campground finder Freeport, 242-352-6834, $90 EP. Xanadu Beach Resort & Marina, Box F-2438, Freeport, 242-352-6782, $140 EP. Nassau-New campground finder Providence The Atlantis on Paradise Island, Box N-4777, Nassau,

Early Settlement Before the Europeans campground finder arrived, the Bahamas were inhabited mostly by Lucayan Indians. Christopher Columbus, on his way to the New World, made landfall on San Salvador so it s generally accepted campground finder in 1492.

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More than 15 miles of underground, limestone caves, camping va some with large lakes, some with stalagmites and stalactites, make up this unique national park just southeast of the tiny community of Conch Bar. Some are huge, cathe

Andros, 6, 20, 139, 185-203, 252; accommodations, 21; beaches, 51; bird-watching, 189; blue holes, 187, 189; boat rentals, 197; bonefishing, 189, 197, 203; dining, 201; dive operators, 200; dive sites, 197-200; economy, 190; fishing, 189; fishing camping va camps, 197; geography, 3, 189; getting there, 190-193; history, 190; map, 188; shipwrecks, 197, 198; snorkeling, 197, 199-200; size, 187; population, 187; shipwrecks, 187

Grand Bahama, 6, 13, 14, 23, 30, 33, 47, 55-102, 103-138, 140; accommodations, 6, 20, 52, 105; beachcombing, 125; beaches, 6, 51, 103, 108, 118, 119, 125; bicycle rentals, 37, 108; bird-watching, 76-77, 115, 118,126; casinos, 6, 103, 124-125; dining, 6, 105, 119, 120, 131-135; dive operators, 130-131; dive sites, 128-131; dolphin encounters, 116-117; economy, 106; fishing, 127; getting around, 108-109; getting there, 106-107; camping va golf, 35, 103, 122-124, camping va 135; history, 105-106, 108; horseback riding, 38; location, 103; map, 104; mopeds, 108; package vacations, camping va 107; parasailing, 38; rental cars, 108-109; sea kayaking, camping va 125-126; shelling, 39, 119; shipwrecks, 129; shopping, 6, 103, 109-111, 121; snorkel, 114, 119, 120,

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With a total combined land mass of less than 5,400 square miles, the islands of the Bahamas constitute one of the smallest countries in the world. Tourism has brought prosperity to the Bahamas. But it hasn t spoiled the great natural beauty of the islands. In the early days, as in the coastal boom towns of Florida and California, little attention was given to the damage unrestricted exploitation was inflicting on Nassau holiday campground and New Providence. Today, there s a new feeling in the islands. A feeling that the unique beauty of the archipelago must be preserved. Conservation is the new watchword of the Bahamas.

Fishy Delights Fish is prepared in a number of ways, the names of which are often confusing. Boil fish is served for breakfast. It s cooked holiday campground with salt pork, green peppers and onions, and served with a generous portion of grits. Stew fish is prepared with celery, tomatoes, onions, and spices, all combined in a thick brown gravy; it is also served for breakfast. Steamed fish is cooked in a tomato base and is as tasty as it is novel.

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The Exumas 237 History 238 Getting There 240 By Air 240 By Mail Boat 241 By Private Boat 241 Getting Around 242 By Taxi 243 George Town On Foot 243 Touring by Bus 243 Touring bonanza campground by Motor Scooter 244 Touring by Bike 244 Touring by Car 244 Nightlife 246 Adventures 246 Sea Kayaking & Sailing 246 Fishing bonanza campground 249 Fishing Packages 250 Boat Rentals bonanza campground 250 Powerboat Adventures 251 Diving & Snorkeling 251 Best Dive Sites 252 Dive Operators 252 Dive/Accommodation Packages 253 Where to Stay & Eat 253 Dining 253 Accommodations 254

There are virtually no designated walking, hiking or bicycling trails on any of the islands. These activities are very much go-as-you-please affairs, especially on the Out Islands. The main roads are the first and most obvious choice, but there are also the beaches, of course, and hundreds of unmarked side roads that often end up at a secluded beach where you can enjoy a picnic lunch and a swim. At least in the Out Islands, there s no reason why you shouldn t wander at will. The locals are friendly and willing to give ideas, directions and the benefit of their knowledge about the best places to go and sites to see. Don t be afraid to ask.

bucks lake camping On the south shore are two more grand beaches. Long Bay Beach runs westward from Stubbs Cove to Extr

On the south shore are two more grand beaches. Long Bay Beach runs westward from Stubbs Cove to Extreme Point. Then there s Sapodilla Bay Beach to the southwest. Both are nice, though not quite in the same class as Grace Bay, but both have well-protected waters where the kids can splash about and you won t have to worry about them being swept away by rough waves. Sapodilla is exceptionally

These aren t isolated cases. Of course, you ll find the occasional bum lounging on the beach, and there are certainly some strange characters wandering the streets of Nassau. There s a certain amount of petty crime on the islands and everyone wants more money. But on the whole, there s an overwhelming air of tranquility, a don t worry; be happy attitude that pervades the islands, and it s infectious. Visitors returning home often find the easygoing Bahamian ways, the shrug of the shoulders, and an almost overpowering desire to put everything off until tomorrow, has returned with them.

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Governor s Harbour & Spanish Wells Eleuthera Express leaves Monday at 7 pm and returns on Tuesday campsites in nh at 8 pm. She also leaves on Thursday at 7 am and returns on Sunday. Sailing time is five hours. campsites in nh The fare is $20. The Exumas Ragged Island, Exuma Cays, Barraterre, Staniel Point, Black Point, Farmer s Cay Ettienne & Cephas leaves Tuesday at 2 pm. 242-393-1064 for return. campsites in nh Sailing time is 21 hours. The fare is $50. George Town Grand Master leaves Tuesday at 2 pm and returns on Friday at 7 am. Sailing time is 12 hours. The fare is $40. Grand Bahama Freeport Marcella III leaves Wednesday at 4 pm and returns on Saturday at 7 pm. Sailing campsites in nh time is 12 hours. The fare is $45. Inagua Abilin leaves Tuesday at 12 noon and returns on Saturday (time varies). Sailing time is 17 hours. The fare is $70. Long Island Clarence Town Abilin leaves Tuesday at 12 noon and returns on Saturday (time varies). Sailing time is 17 hours. The fare is $65.

US residents, including children, may take home duty-free purchases valued up to $600, and up to 32 ounces of alcohol per person over the age of 21. Canadian citizens may take home up to $300 in purchases. Residents of Great Britain may take home up to 32 in duty-free purchases and each adult visitor is allowed 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or one pound of tobacco and a liter of alcohol without paying duty.

Whether you have only an hour or two ashore from a visiting cruise ship or are heading to the islands for a couple of weeks of fun in the sun, use this book to plan your visit, and take it with you as a reference guide. Above all, enjoy yourself. You are in for the experience of a lifetime.

bucks lake camping beaches, 3, 24, 33, 36, 37, 51; Acklins Island, 51; Andros, 51, 195, 196; Barraterre, 245; Berry Isl

Out Islands, 6, 11, 13, 14, 18, 24, 25-26, 30, 31, 38, 47, 75, 139-256; accommodations, 8, 14, 21, 26, 139, 140; beaches, 7-8, 39, 51, 76, 139, 140; bicycle rentals, 36, 140; bird-watching, 76; dining, 19; dive sites 7, 140; economy, 6-7; fishing, 7-8; geography; golf, 35; hiking, 36-37; hospitals, 28; population, 6; scuba diving, 47; sea kayaking, 75, 76; snorkeling, 26, 48, 76, 140; swimming, 26

snorkeling, 48-49; The Abacos, 141, 170-172; The Acklins, 258; Andros, 197, 199-200; Bimini, 213; Cape Santa Maria, 293; Cockburn Harbour, 348; Conch Bar, 344; Crooked Island 258; East Beach, 301; Elbow Cay 170; Eleuthera, 224, 227, 229-230; the Exumas, 248, 251-252; Fernandez Bay, 275; Grand Bahama 114, 117, 119, 120, 126, 128; Grand Turk, 329, 332; Great Abaco, 159; Great Guana Cay, 158, 182; Green Turtle Cay, 170; Long Island, 288, 290; Marsh Harbour, 170; Mt. Thompson, 254; Mudjin bucks lake camping Harbour, 345; New Providence, 55, 83, 84, 86;

and Bahama yellowthroat warbler. Other prized birds include the white-tailed tropicbird, Bahama pintail, Bahama parrot, great lizard-cuckoo, loggerhead kingbird, Bahama mockingbird and the stripe-headed tanager, to name but a few. These birds cannot be found on all of the Bahamian Islands, so a birding guide can ensure bucks lake camping you make the best use of your time.

beaches, 3, 24, 33, 36, 37, 51; Acklins Island, 51; Andros, 51, 195, 196; Barraterre, 245; Berry Islands, 51, 265; Cat Island, 51; Eleuthera, 51, 224; The Exumas, 237, 251; Fernandez Bay, 51, 274; Freeport, 105, 136; George Town, 51; Grand Bahama, 6, 24, 51, 103, 108, 119; Grand Turk, 329; Great Exuma, 51, 244; Great Guana Cay 158; Green Turtle Cay, 156; Great Harbour Cay, 51; Harbour Island, 51; Little Inagua 277; Lucaya, 136; Marsh Harbour, bucks lake camping 184; Mayaguana bucks lake camping Cay, 51; Middle Caicos, 341; Nassau, 94, 95, 96, 101; New Providence, 51, 68-69; North Caicos, 336, 338, 339; Out Islands, 7-8, 51, 76, 139,140; Paradise Island, 5, 69, 100-101, 102; Providenciales, 320-321; Rolleville, 51; Rum Cay, 309; Spanish Cay, 185; Staniard Creek, 51; Staniel Cay, 242; Stocking Island, 51, 243; Treasure Cay, 158; Turks & Caicos, 314; Walker s Cay, 158

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San Salvador 293 History 294 Getting There 295 By Air 295 By Mail Boat 296 By Private Boat 296 Package Vacations 297 Sightseeing 297 Cockburn Town 298 Sandy Point 299 Graham s Harbour 300 North Victoria Hill 300 The Columbus Monuments 301 Dixon Hill Lighthouse 301 Adventures on Foot 302 Walking & Hiking 302 Adventures on Water 303 Diving & Snorkeling 303 Best Dive Sites 303 Best Snorkeling Sites 304 Dive Operator 305 Dining 305 Accommodations 306

Getting There The easiest way to get here is to fly onto the island from Provo. You can day-trip the island by way of Turks and Caicos Airways ( 649-946-2455), which operates a fairly reliable schedule, several times a day, and the fare is only $35 one-way. If you have a private boat with a shallow draft, you can go by sea and enjoy spectacular views of one of the most rugged shorelines in the group. Other than that, you might like to take a tour from Provo with J&B Tours, 649-946-5047, or Silver Deep Tours, 649-946-5612, for about $135 per person.

Coral Gardens. Situated on Whitehouse Reef, this upscale resort is set in an expanse of tropical greenery and color. The three-story hotel exudes an atmosphere of elegance and grace. The condominium-style guest suites are spacious and tastefully furnished, lake billy chinook camping air-conditioned, with king-size beds and large windows. lake billy chinook camping Each has a patio that overlooks the pool and gardens. Each has a fully equipped kitchen. The bathrooms are large and cool. Facilities include two pools, the Coyoba restaurant elegant, great food, good service and, of course, the beach and its adjacent reef complex, which provides one of the finest snorkeling opportunities on the island. lake billy chinook camping It s expensive, but worth the money. lake billy chinook camping PO Box 281, Penn s Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 800-532-8536; www.coralgardens.com. From $135 to $600.

The Bahamas Bonefish Annual Bash is held in February at the Club Peace and Plenty on Exuma; 800-525-2210. The Andros Big Yard Bonefishing and Bottom Fishing Tournament is held in June; call the Bahamas Tourism Office at 800-32-SPORT. There s also a bonefishing tournament held in mid-July at the Staniel Cay and Yacht Club on Exuma; 242-355-2011. Bonefishing, lake billy chinook camping as well as big game fishing, is a part of the Bahamian lake billy chinook camping Outer Islands International Gamefish Tournament held in March; 800-426-0466 for location, details and registration.

chilao campground Accommodations, 15, 20-23, 24, 34, 364-372; the Abacos, 21; Alice Town, 215; Andros Town, 21, 193, 2

Today, with the boom in tourism, the black population is doing better. Many of the new businesses on the islands are owned by Bahamians of African descent and there s a real sense of pride in this ownership.

Adventures There s not too much, I m afraid, but if you love nature chilao campground and the great outdoors, chilao campground a trek along Salt Rock Hills offers chilao campground some spectacular views. To the west is Belle Sound and tiny Horse Cay, no more than a rock jutting out of the ocean; to the east is the Turks Island Passage.

Accommodations, 15, 20-23, 24, 34, 364-372; the Abacos, chilao campground 21; Alice Town, 215; Andros Town, 21, 193, 201-202; Balfour Town, 334; Behring Point, 203; Bimini 208, 214-216; Cable Beach, 58; Cargill Creek, 203; Casuarina Point, chilao campground 164; Cat Island, chilao campground 21; Chub Cay, 266; Cockburn chilao campground Harbour, chilao campground 306-307, 334, 348; Conch Bar, 344-345; Elbow Cay, 154, 163, 170, 178-180; Eleuthera, 14, 21, 222-223, 227; the Exumas, 21, 251, 254-256; Fernandez Bay, 274-275; Freeport, 135-138; Fresh Creek, 202; George Town, 248, 249, 250, 255-256; Grace Bay, 325, 326-329; Grand Bahama, 6, 20, 52, 105, 135-138; Grand Turk, 334-336; Great Guana Cay 158, 182; Great Harbour Cay, 266; Great Inagua, 280; Green Turtle Cay 170, 182; Guana Cay, 164; Guana Harbour, 157; Harbour Island, 235; Hawk s Nest, 274; Hope Town, 178-179; Inagua National Park, 276; Long Island, 21, 292-293; Lucaya 136-137; Man-O-War chilao campground Cay, 183; Marsh Harbour, 151-152, 164, 170, 183-185; Middle Caicos, 344-345; Mudjin Harbour, chilao campground 345; Nassau, 14,

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If it s real adventure that you re looking for, consider a sea kayaking expedition in the Exumas. You can look forward to long hot days paddling the open waters between the islands of the chain, balmy nights under canvas, good food,

Cat Island north carolina camping 267 Getting There 267 By Air 267 By Mail Boat 269 By Private Boat 269 Sightseeing 269 The Hermitage 269 The Deveaux Plantation 270 Adventures on Water 270 Boat Rentals 270 Diving & Snorkeling 271 Best Snorkeling Sites 271 Dining 272 Accommodations 273

Nassau The largest and best known city in the Bahamas is Nassau. Located on the island of New Providence, it boasts a population of more than 175,000 people. In times gone by, Nassau was an international north carolina camping playground for the rich. Today, the first city of the Bahamas attracts not only the affluent of the world, but vacationers of every class and culture, especially from America. The city has become a tax haven Nassau has more than 400 banks and is a popular location for international business conferences and meetings.

CP (Continental north carolina camping Plan) includes a continental breakfast. EP (European Plan) denotes no meals, although restaurant facilities are available either on the property or nearby. MAP (Modified American Plan) denotes breakfast and dinner. FAP (Full American Plan) includes all meals. All-Inc. (All-Inclusive north carolina camping Plan) includes all meals, beverages (alcoholic and soft), watersports, tennis and golf, if available.

moab valley rv resort Blue Horizon Resort is the best place to stay on Middle Caicos. This five-unit cottage complex is ru

By Air Both Nassau and Freeport are major US and international gateways. Dozens of airlines regularly fly between the islands and Europe, Canada and various US terminals, including most major cities such as New York, Chicago,

Osprey Beach Hotel is pretty basic. All of the 16 guest units overlook the ocean. It s a bit run-down, but passable, if you don t mind roughing it a little. Clean, inexpensive. Duke Street, PO Box 42, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 649-946-1453. EP from $95.

Blue Horizon Resort is the best place to stay on Middle Caicos. This five-unit cottage complex is run by a couple from Florida, the Witts, who decided that life on the mainland was something they didn t want anymore. With that in mind, they found this secluded little resort and made it their own. They, too, will go out of their way to make sure that all of your vacation needs are met. The five cottages are brightly painted and furnished. Each has a full kitchen evening meals are available in the dining room on request and a small bathroom. One or two units are air-conditioned make a request when you book and a few have TVs. All are equipped with ceiling fans, but none have phones. A bit pricey, but nice. Mudjin Harbour, Middle Caicos, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 649-946-6141. From $150.

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242-347-3166. The Bimini Reef Club & Marina, South Bimini, 05-359-9449. The Sea Crest Hotel & Marina, Alice Town, 242-347-3071. Weech s Dock, Alice Town, 242-347-2028. Eleuthera Coral Sands Hotel, Harbour Island, 800-333-2368. The Cotton Bay Club, Rock Sound, 800-221-4542. Valentines Inn & Yacht Club, Harbour Island, 242-333-2080. Spanish camping lunch ideas Wells Yacht Haven, Spanish Wells, 242-333-4255. Spanish Wells Marina, Spanish Wells, 242-333-4122. camping lunch ideas Hatchet Bay Marina, camping lunch ideas Hatchet Bay, 242-332-0186. Harbour Island camping lunch ideas Club & Marina, Harbour Island, 242-333-2427.

Only a few of the Out Islands offer any sort of tourist accommodations. Some are small hotels where the air-conditioning is nothing more than the soft trade winds blowing camping lunch ideas in through the window, and the only telephone is a lonely pay phone somewhere in the vicinity of the hotel office. There are also rental cottages, villas, luxurious camping lunch ideas hotels, camping lunch ideas private islands, and even resorts.

Shopping The Bahamas have shopping with a difference. The prices are not always what you might hope for, but searching for a bargain is half the fun. From the tiny street market in George Town on Great Exuma to the International Mar

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are not dealing with the same standards alabama camping you have grown used to in the United States, Canada or England. Even the top-rated hotels are almost always busy, and geared to accommodate alabama camping the vacationing public, rather than business people. In general, this means that, unless you book the best room your particular hotel has to offer, your accommodations will probably be no better than average. Clean and comfortable, alabama camping yes; luxurious, number

Grand Bahama, 6, 13, 14, 23, 30, 33, 47, 55-102, 103-138, 140; accommodations, 6, 20, 52, 105; beachcombing, 125; beaches, 6, 51, 103, 108, 118, 119, 125; bicycle rentals, 37, 108; bird-watching, 76-77, 115, 118,126; casinos, 6, 103, 124-125; dining, 6, 105, 119, 120, 131-135; dive operators, 130-131; dive sites, 128-131; dolphin encounters, 116-117; economy, 106; fishing, 127; getting around, 108-109; getting there, 106-107; golf, 35, 103, 122-124, 135; history, 105-106, 108; horseback riding, 38; location, 103; map, 104; mopeds, 108; package vacations, 107; parasailing, 38; rental cars, 108-109; sea kayaking, alabama camping 125-126; shelling, 39, 119; shipwrecks, 129; shopping, 6, 103, 109-111, 121; snorkel, 114, 119, 120,

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Banking Banking is big business in the Bahamas. Long recognized as a tax haven, both Nassau and Freeport are home to more than their fair share of counting houses. And for visitors to the islands that s good. There s always a bank

Dining Restaurant Price Scale $. less than $20 per person $$. $20-$50 per person $$$. $50+ per person $ Papa Grunt s Seafood Restaurant. The cuisine is American and West Indian, and the food is excellent. The menu includes such delights as conch salad, cracked conch, steamed conch and conch fritters. Fresh fish is also

Nightlife Nassau and Freeport/Lucaya, with four casinos and a number of nightclubs and theaters between them, are the hot-spots for nightlife moss landing koa and entertainment. To experience the warm summer evenings, the colorful dress of the Ba

It is said that there are more than 500 shipwrecks in the Bahamas, and it s probably true. Some of these wrecks, especially those that allow access to their interiors, moss landing koa can be dangerous and even experienced divers should not go into them alone. There are plenty of guides and dive operators who do know their way around. Many wrecks are infested with fire coral. Many more are home to moray eels that are not dangerous if you give them space.

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The Modern Era By the early 1900s, people of African descent had become the majority of the Bahamian slot canyons arizona population, but power remained in the hands of the white minority. By the 1930s, slot canyons arizona the islands had been discovered by the millionaire developers from America and Europe, and the gap between slot canyons arizona the races grew even wider.

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Allegro Turks & Caicos and Casino. This is one of the most expensive resorts on the island, one of a chain of all-inclusive luxury hotels based in the Dominican Republic. The best feature is its more than 900 feet on Grace Bay s top beach. Then there are the beautifully landscaped gardens, a large pool, and cool, quiet public rooms and reception areas. The guest rooms, centered around the pool and sundeck, are all air-conditioned, have ceiling fans, tiled floors, camping near colorado springs rattan furniture, oversized bathrooms, and either patios or balconies, all with ocean views. It s very much a family-oriented resort with a good mix of people from all age groups; the kids will like the Kids on Vacation Club. There are several dining areas one all-purpose restaurant, two open for

In a nation completely surrounded by the clearest waters in the world, there are plenty of watersports. And while the great outdoors is where most people want to be, there s a lot to do here beyond the beach and the ocean. The shops and the nightlife of New Providence Island and Grand Bahama Island provide diversions that allow you to have a great vacation.

beach camping northern california Ocean Club. This is another condominium resort on Grace Bay Beach. The units here are for sale or, a

Little Water Cay is a rocky islet off Provo. Not unique as far as little islands go, except for the iguanas; there are some 2,000 of them on the island. They are friendly critters and come to meet the boats bringing visitors. They are, of course, protected. The Little Water Cay Nature Trail Program was instituted to facilitate this. It consists beach camping northern california of a series of boardwalks that lead into the interior of the island where you can observe the iguanas without disturbing them. There are also several beach camping northern california observation towers high enough for you to get a real look at the habitat. You can visit on your own, in a rental boat, or take a guided tour with J&B Tours at Leeward Marina, 649-946-5047. The cost is $30 per person.

Currency Legal tender is the Bahamian dollar, which is always equivalent in value to the US dollar. Both US and Bahamian dollars are accepted interchangeably beach camping northern california throughout the islands, and visitors are likely to receive change in mixed

Ocean Club. This is another condominium resort on Grace Bay Beach. The units here are for sale or, and this is what interests us most, for rent. There are some 86 units ranging in size from one-bedroom to three-bedroom deluxe suites. All have ocean views, large bathrooms, air-conditioning, and kitchens of one sort or another. The resort is a series of buildings built around landscaped gardens and a courtyard. The resort does have a restaurant that serves international cuisine, and there s a cabana bar. Art Pickering s Provo Turtle Divers see page 321 is located just next door in an

turkey run camping CP (Continental Plan) includes a continental breakfast. EP (European Plan) denotes no meals, althoug

If it s seclusion you re after, you ll find it in the Out Islands. The flat terrain and the long dusty roads, often devoid of travelers and always in various stages turkey run camping of disrepair, lend themselves well to walking or bicycling. Anglers no longer will need to tell tales of the one that got away. The bonefish here fight each other to take the hook and big game fish aren t as wary as they are off the coast of Florida. Shipwrecks, coral reefs, and mysterious blue holes dot the vast stretches of empty flats and shallow reefs. There are beaches where the sand is the color of pink champagne and there s not an empty soda can to be seen anywhere; where you can wade in the shallow waters, lie in the sun, or cast a line into the gently rolling surf. You might hook a chunky snapper and bake it over a small fire as the sun goes down. Get lucky and you could be eating fresh lobster turkey run camping instead of snapper.

CP (Continental Plan) includes a continental breakfast. EP (European Plan) denotes no meals, although restaurant facilities are available either on the property or nearby. MAP (Modified American Plan) denotes breakfast and dinner. FAP (Full American Plan) includes all meals. All-Inc. (All-Inclusive Plan) includes turkey run camping all meals, beverages turkey run camping (alcoholic and soft), turkey run camping watersports, tennis and golf, if available.

OTHER ISLANDS turkey run camping 257 The Acklins & Crooked Island 258 History 258 Columbus Was Here 258 Getting There 260 By Air 260 By Mail Boat 260 By Private Boat 260 Sightseeing 261 Bird Rock Lighthouse 261 Crooked Island Caves 261 French Wells 261 Marine Farm 261 Dining 262 Accommodations 262

Calico Jack Captain John Rackham, called Calico turkey run camping Jack for the striped trousers he wore, was a pirate captain for the two years 1718 to 1720. During this short time he plundered many ships. He and his men were captured by the crew of a government ship and brought to trial at St. Jago de la Vega, Jamaica. Among Rackham s crew were his mistress, Mary Read, and Anne Bonney. They are the only female pirates on record. Rackham and Read were hanged in Port Royal on November 17, 1720.

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In later years, the explorers were followed by adventurers of a different sort. Pirates, corsairs, brigands, ne r-do-wells and privateers all drawn by the promise of easy pickings and quick riches flocked to the Bahamas in the thousands. Men such as the notorious Edward Teach (Blackbeard), Calico Jack Rakham, Henry Morgan, Major Bonnet, and nefarious women buccaneers such as Anne Bonney (Calico Jack s mistress), and Mary Reed scoured the seas in search hearthstone campground of vulnerable merchant ships carrying gold, silver and jewels. Only slightly better were the so-called privateers, such as Francis Drake and John Hawkins, who pillaged and plundered in the name of whatever sovereign happened to be on the throne at the time.

Shopping The Bahamas have shopping with a difference. The prices are not always what you might hope for, but searching hearthstone campground for a bargain is half the fun. From the tiny street market in George Town on Great Exuma to the International Mar

Andros, 6, 20, 139, 185-203, 252; accommodations, 21; beaches, 51; bird-watching, 189; blue holes, 187, 189; boat rentals, 197; bonefishing, 189, 197, 203; dining, 201; dive operators, 200; dive sites, 197-200; economy, 190; fishing, 189; fishing camps, 197; geography, 3, 189; getting there, 190-193; history, 190; map, 188; shipwrecks, 197, 198; snorkeling, 197, 199-200; size, 187; population, 187; shipwrecks, 187

Marine National Parks More and more, the government of the Bahamas is concerned with protecting the fragile ecosystem and expanding the national park system, especially marine hearthstone campground parks. At the time of writing, these included

santos campground The Arches is a small, modern hotel set on a ridge where you can enjoy some spectacular ocean views.

$ Annie Taylor. She does the cooking for Maria at Taylor s Guest House. Just give her a call ( 649-946-6117) and she ll provide you with the best of local cuisine, almost for a song: fresh fish, conch in variety of forms, and chicken. If you re looking for local color, this is where you ll find it, and then some.

Cat Island 267 Getting There 267 By Air 267 By Mail Boat 269 By Private Boat 269 Sightseeing 269 The Hermitage 269 The Deveaux Plantation 270 Adventures on Water 270 Boat Rentals 270 Diving & Snorkeling 271 Best Snorkeling Sites 271 Dining 272 Accommodations 273

The islands became known as Bahama, from the Spanish baja mar, or shallow sea. Almost immediately, Europeans began enslaving the Lucayans. By the turn of the 16th century, they had almost been wiped out and a new source of cheap labor was needed. As early as 1503, the Portuguese santos campground were enslaving Africans and for several years they controlled the burgeoning industry. By 1520, however, white slave traders of assorted nationalities were going directly to the source.

The Arches is a small, modern hotel set on a ridge where you can enjoy some spectacular ocean views. There are just 24 guest units, all air-conditioned, with cable TV and kitchenettes. It s a bit expensive, but nice. Lighthouse Road, PO Box 226, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 649-946-2941. EP from $150.

campgrounds in myrtle beach In Nassau and Freeport/Lucaya, banks are open from 9:30 am until 3 pm, Monday through Thursday, and

In Nassau and Freeport/Lucaya, banks are open from 9:30 am until 3 pm, Monday through Thursday, and from 9:30 am until 5 pm on Friday. If you rely on credit cards for your cash, there are international campgrounds in myrtle beach ATMs located at strategic spots on both of the major islands, including the casinos. campgrounds in myrtle beach As one might expect, banking hours vary in the Out Islands. In fact, banks on some islands open only on certain days of the week, and then only for a few hours.

Currency Legal tender is the Bahamian dollar, which is always equivalent in value to the US dollar. Both US and Bahamian dollars are accepted interchangeably throughout the islands, and visitors are likely to receive change in mixed

Captain Jean Lafitte, who died in about 1826, was the last colorful figure in the history of piracy. Lafitte, a patriot as well as a pirate, privateer, and smuggler, was enormously successful, campgrounds in myrtle beach but eventually he too lost his land base and his power dwindled.

redfish lake camping mopeds and bicycles at most hotels and resorts, or at nearby cycle shops. The going rates for mopeds

Grand Bahama Castaways Resort, Box 2629, Freeport, 242-352-6682, $75 EP. Coral Beach Hotel, Box F-2468, Freeport, 242-373-2468, $75 EP. Club Fortuna Beach Resort, Freeport, 800-847-4502, $240 EP. Deep Water Cay Club, Box 40039, Freeport, 242-353-3073, $350

There are endless possibilities for getting out and about on the water from the self-drive rental boat available by the hour, to the full-blown chartered day-sailor yacht that comes complete redfish lake camping with captain and crew, not to mention cham

mopeds and bicycles at most hotels redfish lake camping and resorts, or at nearby cycle shops. The going rates for mopeds range from about $20 to $30 a day a half-day might cost anywhere from $10 to $20 and you ll be asked to leave a small deposit, usually about $30. Bicycles run about $18 a day.

homer spit campground This is also a great way to make short trips to the Out Islands. For instance, the Bahamas Daybreak

Traditional Foods Bahamians also eat a lot of crab, chicken, pork, and mutton. Almost everything homer spit campground is served with huge portions of peas and rice a concoction of pigeon peas, peppers, celery, tomatoes, homer spit campground and rice, seasoned and cooked until golden brown.

Sport Fishing 82 Fishing Charters 82 Powerboat Adventures 83 Diving & Snorkeling 83 Best Dive Sites -North Side 84 Best Dive Sites -South & West 85 Shipwrecks 86 Dive Operators 90 Where to Stay & Eat 92 Dining 92 Accommodations 94

This is also a great way to make short trips to the Out Islands. For instance, the Bahamas Daybreak III leaves Nassau on Mondays at 7 pm, arrives at Governor s Harbour on Eleuthera at midnight, and returns to Nassau at 8 pm on Tuesday. You could spend the night at the Duck Inn or the Rainbow Inn, spend the next day sightseeing, swimming, snorkeling homer spit campground or whatever, homer spit campground then catch the boat and be back in your hotel by 1:30 am, just in time to get some sleep. Unfortunately, passage homer spit campground cannot be arranged in advance, but only after arrival in the Bahamas. For more information, call the dock master at Potter s Cay,

elk prairie campground overnight. Schedules are somewhat random, subject to change and postponement. The mail boat is, howe

and the Ramsar Site, described on page 339. The trail leads past the ruins of a number of old cotton plantations, remnants of Loyalist times, until it joins with the Crossing Over Trail that leads to North Caicos. If you re into hiking, you ll want to give this trail a try; be sure to take plenty of water and sunscreen; the round-trip is a long one, and there are no facilities along the way.

$ Annie Taylor. She does the cooking for Maria at Taylor s Guest House. Just give her a call ( 649-946-6117) and she ll provide you with the best of local cuisine, almost for a song: fresh fish, conch in variety of forms, and chicken. elk prairie campground If you re looking for local color, this is where you ll find it, and then some.

overnight. Schedules are somewhat random, subject to change and postponement. The mail boat is, however, an economical way to travel the islands, a lot of fun, and perhaps the most understated and unusual adventure available. The decks are crowded with Bahamians, freight, livestock and a variety of weird cargoes.

camping in missouri Bonefish come up onto the flats in schools and can be seen first in the near distance as a dark stai

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS 311 History 311 The Islands Today 314 Getting There 315 Getting Around 316 Practical Concerns 316 Providenciales 318 The Beaches 320 Adventures 321 Snorkeling camping in missouri 321 Scuba Diving 321

Bonefish come up onto the flats in schools and can be seen first in the near distance as a dark stain in the crystal-clear water above the white sandy bottom, then as a vast, surging ripple on the surface of the water as maybe a hundred fish move like a flock of birds, this way and that, across the flats, tails cleaving the water. Then you see them, shadowy camping in missouri gray streaks flashing over the white sand, ghostly, moving fast.

laguna mountain camping a mainstay of the menu, as is chicken in a variety of forms. Those with a hankering for American goo

sun-soaked mile. On New Providence and Grand Bahama, almost every hotel is either on or close to a beach. Those that aren t provide free shuttle laguna mountain camping services back and forth to a carefully selected and monitored beach.

a mainstay of the menu, as is chicken in a variety of forms. Those with a hankering for American goodies can enjoy pizza, steaks, lobster, and even banana splits. Open daily from 7 am until 7 pm, but you ll need to make a reservation for dinner. 649-946-7301.

doran beach camping pagne and lobster lunches. Most of the hotels have Hobie Cats, Sunfish or Sailfish for rent. Some ev

Maybe you ll meet the taxi driver whose small, three-bedroom home shelters not only him and his wife, but five grown-up children and six of his grandchildren as well. Far from being harassed doran beach camping by the situation, he ll tell you how happy he is that they are all around for him to enjoy.

pagne and lobster lunches. Most of the hotels have Hobie Cats, Sunfish or Sailfish for rent. Some even have Boston Whalers and other outboard-driven craft available. All come at a great variety of hourly or daily rates. Sometimes they are free. It s worth checking doran beach camping before you make your hotel reservations.

Sharks, predators of the deep, have gained an undeserved reputation. But sharks kill only when hungry. Shark attacks are extremely rare, especially in the Bahamas. They say you have more of a chance of being twice-struck by lightning than of being attacked by a shark. doran beach camping

duluth camping Long Island (the Exumas), 257, 258, 281; accommodations 292-293; boat rentals, 291; bonefishing, 291

shoot. You simply take it into the water, shoot until it stops, and then take the whole thing in for processing. The second option is to rent a more sophisticated under-water camera from one of the many dive shops.

Long Island (the Exumas), duluth camping 257, 258, 281; accommodations 292-293; boat rentals, 291; bonefishing, duluth camping 291; dining, 291-292; dive outfitters, 290-291; dive sites, 288, 288-290; fishing, 291; history, 282-283; getting there, 283-285; population, 283; shipwrecks, 281, 288-290; duluth camping snorkeling, 288

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With more than 25 inhabited islands and thousands of smaller rocks and cays, there is plenty of opportunity to explore different habitats and spot some rare birds. The three endemic species are the Bahama woodstar hummingbird, the Bahama swallow

Today, with the boom in tourism, the black population is doing better. Many of the new businesses camping in connecticut on the islands are owned by Bahamians of African descent and there s a real sense of pride in this ownership.

The Turks and Caicos camping in connecticut have fine scuba diving. The waters are crystal clear. The undersea life is colorful and exotic. Provo is unique among the islands. In fact, the late Jacques camping in connecticut Cousteau proclaimed it one of the 10 best dive

The dive sites listed throughout this book are, for the most part, remote and difficult to get to without a qualified guide. The locations of most listed sites in the Out Islands are not marked in any way on maps or in the ocean and are the closely guarded camping in connecticut secrets of the local dive operators who make their living taking divers out on guided tours. If you want to see a particular site, ask your operator. If there are enough people interested in the site to make a full boat, it will cost no more than the regular half-day or full-day tour. If not, you ll have to rent the boat and guide on your own, which can be expensive.

missouri camping The bulk of the wealth is still in white hands, but more and more black-owned business are making a

Climate The trade winds blow almost continuously here, creating a warm, agreeable climate that varies little throughout the year. September through May, when the temperature averages 70-75 F, is the most refreshing time to visit. The

US residents, including children, may take home duty-free purchases valued up to $600, and up to 32 ounces of alcohol missouri camping per person over the age of 21. Canadian citizens may take home up to $300 in purchases. Residents of Great Britain may take home up to 32 in duty-free purchases and each adult visitor is allowed 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or one pound of tobacco and a liter of alcohol without paying duty.

The bulk of the wealth is still in white hands, missouri camping but more and more black-owned business are making a contribution. Where once they were not allowed, black Bahamians have found their way into administration and management. And while many young Bahamians still leave the islands in search of something missouri camping better, it seems most of them return sooner or later.

roosevelt national forest map About the Bahamas 3 Geography 3 Nassau 5 Paradise Island 5 Freeport 6 Grand Bahama 6 The Out Islands

More than 15 miles of underground, limestone caves, some with large lakes, some with stalagmites and stalactites, make up this unique national park just southeast roosevelt national forest map of the tiny community of Conch Bar. Some are huge, cathe

About the Bahamas 3 Geography 3 Nassau 5 Paradise Island 5 Freeport 6 Grand Bahama 6 The Out Islands 6 History 9 Early Settlement 9 Pirates & Privateers 9 The 19th Century 11 The Modern Era 12 Getting There 12 By Air 12 By Cruise Ship 12 By Mail Boat 13 By Private Boat 14 Package Vacations 14 Before You Go 16 Travel Documents 16 Customs 16 Departure Taxes 16 Disabled Travelers 17 The People 17 Language 18 Eating & Drinking 18 Feast from the Sea 19 Traditional Foods 19 Drinks 20 Tipping 20 Accommodations 20 Out Islands 21 Package Deals 22 Restaurant & Hotel Prices 22 Practical roosevelt national forest map Information 23 Banking 23 Bicycles roosevelt national forest map & Mopeds 23 Buses 23 Casinos 24 Climate 24 Currency 24 Dress 25 Electricity 25

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Peterson Cay National Park of Grand Bahama, a 1 -acre cay and its surrounding reef system. Black Sound Cay National Reserve on Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, a two-acre mangrove reserve. Tilloo Cay National Reserve, Abaco, 11 acres of exposed shoreline. Pelican Cays Land Sea Park, Cherokee Sound, Great Abaco, a 2,100-acre undersea park with an extensive system of caves and reefs. Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park, more than 112,640 acres of land and sea marine reserve of outstanding natural beauty. Conception Island National Park, a 2,100-acre island bird and turtle sanctuary. Union Creek Reserve, Great Inagua, a 4,940-acre enclosed reserve incorporating a tidal creek. While you are welcome to visit these parks and reserves, preferably with a guide, it is an offence to remove anything from the parks, alive or dead. This includes sea shells. Sea Kayaking This is one of the most exciting ways to reach out-of-the-way areas. Kayaks are faster than regular canoes, easier to maneuver, and some can be equipped with sails. Best of all, anyone can do it; no experience is neces

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Travel Documents To enter the Bahamas you ll need two things: proof of citizenship and a return or onward-bound ticket. A valid passport is the preferred proof of citizenship. For US citizens, a birth certificate and a photo ID are also acceptable.

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