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This is also a great way to make short trips to the Out Islands. riverfront campground 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 or whatever, then catch the boat and be back in your hotel by 1:30 am, just in time to get some sleep. Unfortunately, passage cannot be arranged in advance, but only after arrival in the Bahamas. For more information, call the dock master at Potter s Cay,

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Hiking & Bicycling alexander springs camping Opportunities to enjoy an afternoon, or even a week, hiking the quiet country lanes and beaches are just about endless. There s not a single island in the entire archipelago that doesn t offer some sort of hiking route.

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Don t even consider taking the mail boats if you suffer from sea sickness. By Private Boat The Islands of the Bahamas have, since the dawn of recorded history, colter bay rv park held a special interest for sailors. Spanish explorers, pirates and privateers and blockade runners have plied these waters. Today, private watercraft make

Andros 187 Geography & Wildlife 189 History 190 Getting There 191 By Air 191 By Mail Boat 192 By Private Boat 193 Getting Around 194 By Bicycle 194 By Car 194 Adventures on Water 196 Sport Fishing 196 Boat Rentals 197 Diving 197 Best Dive Sites 197 Shipwrecks 198 Best Snorkeling Sites 199 Dive Operators 200 Dive/Accommodation Packages 200 Where to Stay & Eat 201 Dining 201 Accommodations 201

Whether you have only an hour or two ashore from a visiting cruise ship or are heading colter bay rv park 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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Nothing compares with the feeling you ll get aboard a slowly bridge bay campground trolling boat on a calm sea under a hot summer sun, a heavy rod between your knees, and a can of something cold in your hand. And then it happens. There s a jerk on your line; something s taken the bait, and in seconds you re involved in the fight of your life. But wait, the line goes slack, it s gone. No, it s still there, and suddenly the water a hundred yards from the boat explodes and the great fish is in the air. Your first sailfish hurls itself out of the water in a breathtaking arc. The sight leaves you speechless, awed and, for a moment, not knowing what to do next. And then it hits again and the fight is on. Slowly you reel in, the clutch slipping under the strain, three winds on the crank for every inch of line you gain. As suddenly as it began, it s over. Your opponent, exhausted at the side of the boat, is gaffed bridge bay campground and hauled aboard. It s more than five feet long and weighs perhaps as much as 90 pounds you won t know until you get it back to the scale on the dock, but it s a good one; you know it is. You go home at day s end satisfied and tired, but still excited, ready to do it all again tomorrow, the next day, next year.

berkenkotter motors Adventures on Water 208 Fishing 208 Fishing/Accommodation Packages 209 Diving 211 Best Dive Sites 21

Bicycles & Mopeds Bicycles are popular on the islands. Visitors love them. They are inexpensive to rent, convenient, easy to park, and nowhere is really too far away. The only concern is that you ll be riding on the wrong side of the road. You can rent

Adventures on Water 208 Fishing 208 Fishing/Accommodation Packages 209 Diving 211 Best Dive Sites 211 Dive Operators 212 Dive/Accommodation Packages 212 Best Snorkeling Spots 213 Where to Stay & Eat 214 Dining 214 Accommodations 214

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Accommodations HOTEL With rare exceptions, hotel standards barrington shores campground in the Bahamas are not what you d expect on the US mainland, or in Europe. Because almost everything must be imported, and is thus expensive, there is a tendency to put off until tomorrow

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Grand Bahama assateague island camping reservations 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, assateague island camping reservations 242-352-6835. Captain John Roberts, Freeport, 242-352-7915. Captain Doug Silvera, Port Lucaya, 242-373-8446.

Dining Restaurant Price Scale $. less than $20 per person $$. $20-$50 per person $$$. $50+ per person $$ Calico Jack s, on Duke Street, assateague island camping reservations is the oldest and busiest inn on Grand Turk. The cuisine claims to be international and, for the most part, it is, with grilled steaks, chicken, fresh fish, and all served in generous portions.

If you have kids with you, this is where you should stay. There are endless shallows, no rocks and an ocean that s crystal clear, where gentle rollers swish across flats. There are no public restrooms assateague island camping reservations on the beaches. You ll need to head to one of the nearby bars or restaurants. Along the western shore of Provo you ll find two more beautiful beaches. Malcolm s Road Beach is reached by traveling west along Malcolm s Road from downtown assateague island camping reservations Provo. A little south of there is Simeon Rigby Hole Beach, not quite so easily reached as its more northerly neighbor, but well worth the hike south. Both beaches are areas of great natural beauty. The snorkeling is good, the sand beyond description and, for the most part, you can expect to have them almost assateague island camping reservations to yourself. Again, there are no public facilities on either of these two beaches, and no caf s or bars.

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800-333-3333, $180 EP. Sandals, Cable Beach, 800-SANDALS, $200 all-inclusive. Sheraton Grand Resort, Paradise Island, Box SS-6307, Nassau, 800-782-9488, $215 EP. The South Ocean Golf & Beach Resort, asheville nc camping 808 Adelaide Drive, 800-228-9898, $140 EP. Sunrise Beach Club & Villas, Box SS-6519, asheville nc camping Nassau, 800-363-2250, asheville nc camping $185 EP. Villas in Paradise, Box SS-6379, Nassau, 242-363-2250, $140 EP.

Tuna is another fine blue-water catch. Every spring the bluefin make their annual run through the Bahamas, and anglers leave the docks in droves to participate in any one of a dozen or more tournaments from Bimini to Walker s Cay. Catches weigh from 100 to 800, even 900 pounds. There s also blackfin and yellowfin tuna smaller, but no less fun to catch.

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General information about what s available throughout the islands is listed in this section. More specific information about the attractions and activities on individual islands is given in each chapter, and the At a Glance section at the end of the book.

One of the more spectacular opportunities offered on Grand Turk is whale watching. Every year, from January through April, escalante grand staircase more than 2,500 humpback whales come to breed in the warm waters to the south and east of Salt Cay.

der lily seem a little brighter than anywhere else. The sand varies just a little from the palest pink to the tint of fine champagne. And then there s the clothing. Bahamians love bright colors. Light colored dresses, shirts, and hats set against rich brown skin offer rare opportunities for great photography. Gaily painted cottages, bustling streets alive with color, roadside fish markets, vast mangrove swamps, tiny harbors crowded with sailboats, lighthouses, and thousands of scenic bays, inlets, and beaches offer even more vistas for shutterbugs. If that s not enough, you can always dive into the underwater world. escalante grand staircase

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The Bahamas, still very much steeped in their traditional British heritage, lightner creek campground are inhabited by a hodgepodge of black and white races of African-American, Continental European, and African origin, among others. Less than 40



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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 of the tiny community of Conch Bar. Some are huge, cathe

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it s okay if you ve never fished before in your life. There are plenty of skilled guides willing to take you in hand and show you exactly how it s done. A couple of hours of instruction, a fast boat or a calm, shallow- water flat, and you re in business.

800-688-4752 (USA and Canada). In Ft. Lauderdale 305-359-8099; fax 305-359-8098. For brochures on the Bahamas, camping near los angeles 800-8BAHAMAS. camping near los angeles Bahamas Tourist Offices 150 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022. 212-758-2777; fax 212-753-6531.

in the water where the seaweed grows. There, conch feed in the thousands. There s always someone around willing to clean the shells for you. Sand dollars are common, and literally hundreds of exquisite camping near los angeles shells lie on the high water line of Out Island beaches.

camping colorado springs shopping, 33, 52-53; Andros, 195; Barraterre, 245; Cockburn Town, 298; Freeport, 52, 103, 105; Georg

shopping, 33, 52-53; Andros, 195; Barraterre, 245; Cockburn Town, 298; Freeport, 52, 103, 105; George Town, 242; Grand Bahama, 6, 103, 109-111, 121; Great Abaco, 159; Guana Harbour, 157; Harbour Island, 235; hours, 29; Man-O-War Cay, 153; Marsh Harbour, 151; Nassau, 63-65, 95, 101; New Providence, 63-65; Port Lucaya, 103, 120

800-990-7770. www.premierecruises.com. Carnival Cruise Lines operates ships out of Miami and Port Canaveral on three-and four-night itineraries. The Ecstasy leaves camping colorado springs Miami on Fridays camping colorado springs for the three-night cruise. The Fantasy leaves Port Canaveral for three nights on Thursdays, and on Sundays for four nights. Rates start at around $350 per person, depending on the season. 800-CARNIVAL. www.carnival.com.

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The latest addition to the ships cruising the Bahamas is Disney s Magic. It sails out of Port Canaveral on three-and four-night itineraries, and is the most expensive option. The three-and four-night cruise itineraries, usually combined with a three-or four-day visit to Walt Disney World, include a stop in Nassau and a visit to Disney s private island, Castaway Cay. Rates start at $450 per person for the three-night cruise and $530 for the four-night option; these rates are for the cruise only and do not include the Disney World option.

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

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.

know more about the sights and sounds of the islands than the scheduled tour operators. In Nassau, one such driver who comes readily dungeness recreation area to mind is Mr. Pemmi Sutherland. The man is an absolute mine of information and trivia, and a great source of fun in the bargain. Pemmi can be reached through Li l Murph Taxis,

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in-room TVs or telephones, and the plumbing can often be a thing mystery and magic. Still, duck puddle campground most place are clean and well run, if a little run-down. Those that follow can be relied upon to fulfill most needs, and provide a little old-world charm as well; just don t expect too much. All prices shown are per unit, unless otherwise indicated.

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

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CP (Continental hetch hetchy 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 hetch hetchy camping 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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for hours, never setting eyes on another human being. The waters off the island are a snorkeler s and scuba diver s paradise. The ocean teems with colorful life, and the corals lie undisturbed, as they have for thousands of years. You can visit the flamingos at Flamingo Pond, observing them in their own environment. You can snorkel the shallow riley creek campground waters of the barrier reef, and fish the ocean for such prizes as marlin, kingfish, wahoo, tuna, shark, and more. There s also bone fishing. How long this little section of paradise will remain undiscovered riley creek campground is anybody s guess.

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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 ATMs located at strategic spots on both of the major islands, including the casinos. 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.

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If you have kids with you, this is where you should stay. There are endless shallows, no rocks and an ocean that s crystal clear, where gentle rollers swish across flats. There are no public restrooms on the beaches. You ll need to head to one of the nearby bars or restaurants. Along the western shore of Provo you ll find two more beautiful beaches. jacob lake campground Malcolm s Road Beach is reached jacob lake campground by traveling west along Malcolm s Road from downtown Provo. A little south of there is Simeon Rigby Hole Beach, not quite so easily reached as its more northerly neighbor, but well worth the hike south. Both beaches are areas of great natural beauty. The snorkeling is good, the sand beyond description and, for the most part, you can expect to have them almost to yourself. Again, there are no public facilities on either of these two beaches, and no caf s or bars.

Salt Raker Inn is a real charmer. There are just 13 guest units, all of them air-conditioned, and all individually decorated. Some have ocean views, some overlook the gardens. Some have TVs and telephones, all have ceiling fans and refrigerators. Upstairs units have balconies jacob lake campground with hammocks: nice. There s even a restaurant. Inexpensive. Duke Street, PO Box 1, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, BWI,

242-365-4247, $90, MAP is $34 extra. The Club Soleil, Hope Town Marina, 242-366-0003, $115, MAP $32 extra. The Conch Inn, Marsh Harbour, 242-367-4000, $85 EP only. The Great Abaco Beach Hotel, Marsh Harbour, 800-468-4799,

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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book is correct, but the publisher and authors do not assume, and hereby disclaim, liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential problems caused by information in this guide, even if such errors or omissions are a result of negligence, accident or any other cause. i love not camping

Travel Documents To enter the Bahamas you ll need two things: proof of citizenship and a return or onward-bound ticket. i love not camping A valid passport is the preferred proof of citizenship. For US citizens, a birth certificate and a photo ID are also acceptable.

$ Banana Boat Restaurant, at Turtle Cove Marina, is one of the most popular eateries on Provo. The cuisine is said to be international; i love not camping that might be a bit of a stretch but, if you like your food plain and simple, this is the place for you. T-bone steaks, fresh fish, lobster and tuna salads, and my favorite: conch salad. The restaurant overlooks the marina. Recommended. 649-941-5706.

california department of parks and recreation They pass through the 22-mile-wide passage between the islands. Here, for more than three months, th

The bulk of the wealth is still in white hands, 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 better, it seems most of them return sooner or later.

They pass through the 22-mile-wide passage between the islands. Here, for more than three months, the great mammals gather to mate and give birth. Humpbacks grow to more than 40 feet long. You can see the great beasts breaching from the shores of Grand Turk and Salt Cay. Better yet, take a trip with Oasis Divers, for $45. Be sure to take along a camera and plenty of film.

On the far western shore of the island is Sandy Point, a tiny settlement beyond the salt flats where there is yet another colony of flamingos. california department of parks and recreation It s an excellent place for snorkeling and wandering the lonely beaches.

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

To hunt bonefish, move slowly, disturbing the water as little as possible. Keep your eyes on the school, not on the sandy bottom beneath your feet. Take one step at a time, until you re close enough to try a cast. Aim tour fly or jig close to the center of the school. If you re lucky, camping near santa barbara there s a slight tug, then a stronger one, and the surface of the water explodes in a frenzy of white water and struggling fish; and he s off like a runaway horse leaving you hanging on to your rod, reel screaming, spinning, as 150 yards of line disappears seaward in what seems less than a second. Then he turns, heads in another direction as you wind in frantically camping near santa barbara to take up the slack, beginning to reel him in, fighting every inch of the way.

The best courses are on the two most populated islands: camping near santa barbara New Providence and Grand Bahama. But the Out Islands, too, have some good courses. Most notable are those at the now defunct Cotton 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 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 and private camping near santa barbara lessons.

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

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

In Nassau and Freeport/Lucaya, banks are open from 9:30 am until 3 pm, Monday through azalea campground Thursday, and from 9:30 am until 5 pm on Friday. If you rely on credit cards for your cash, there are international ATMs located at strategic spots on both of the major islands, including the casinos. 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.

Bonefish, like deer, must be stalked, and they are just as skittish. Make a wrong move at the wrong time and your quarry will be gone in a flash, leaving you standing alone in the water, totally frustrated, and wondering what went wrong. Bonefish are not very big. They weigh in around six to 15 pounds, with some growing as large as 20 pounds.

Buses Bus travel can be an adventure. And if you want to meet the people, there s no better way to do it than finding your way around Nassau by bus. For 75 , it s a great way to travel. Bahamians are very friendly and will come to your

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.

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

Bicycles & Mopeds Bicycles are popular on the islands. Visitors love them. They are inexpensive to rent, convenient, easy to park, and nowhere is really too far away. The only concern is that you ll be riding on the wrong side of the road. You can rent

Only hook and line fishing is allowed in the Bahamas; use of a speargun is illegal. In fact, spearguns themselves are illegal in the Bahamas. The number of lines per boat is limited to six in the water at any one time. The bag limit per person per boat for dolphin, kingfish and wahoo, or any combination of the three species, is six. Above that limit, fish should be released unharmed, as should all fish unless they are to be used for food. Planning your fishing trip is easy. Many hotels offer packages of between three and eight days, with everything you need included in the rate: boat, bait, box lunches and gear. In some cases, even the use of a small sailboat is included (see specific chapters for package lake easton campground details).

If you re looking for something different, a real adventure, you might like to give a company called Ocean Outback a call, 649-941-5810; www.provo.net/oceanoutback. They offer day-long snorkeling adventures aboard a 70-foot cruiser to one or more of the neighboring uninhabited islands. A full-day trip 9amto4pm costs $85 per person, and includes the use of snorkeling gear, a beach umbrella, picnic lunch and cold drinks a great value. A second company, Tao, 649-946-5040, specializes in sunset cruises, but more and more they too are offering snorkeling cruises to the outer islands. Rates start at around $80 per person, which includes snorkeling gear and lunch.

paugus bay campground The islands became known as Bahama, from the Spanish baja mar, or shallow sea. Almost immediately, E

South Andros Kemp s Bay, Bluff, Long Bay Cay, Driggs paugus bay campground Hill, Congo Town Captain Moxey leaves Monday at 11 pm and returns on Wednesday at 11 pm. Sailing time is 3 hours. The fare is $30. Delmar L. leaves Thursday at 10 pm and returns on Monday at 5 am. Sailing time is seven hours. The fare is $30. Bimini & Cat Cay Bimini Mack. Schedule varies. 242-393-1064. Sailing time is 12 hours. The fare is $45. Berry Islands paugus bay campground Mangrove Cay Express leaves Nassau Thursday at 10 pm. Return arrives 7-9 am on Sundays. Fare is $30. Cat Island, North & South Arthur s Town, Bennen s Harbour, Bluff, Bight North Cat Island Special leaves Wednesday at 1 pm and returns on Friday. Sailing time is 14 hours. paugus bay campground The fare is $40. Cat Island, South Smith s Bay, Bight, Old Bight Sea Hauler leaves Tuesday at 3 pm and returns on Monday. Sailing paugus bay campground time is 12 hours. The fare is $40. Bahamas Daybreak III Eleuthera Rock Sound, Davis Harbour, South Eleuthera leaves Monday at 5 pm and returns on Tuesday at 10 pm. Sailing time is five hours. The fare is $20.

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 were enslaving Africans and for several paugus bay campground years they controlled the burgeoning industry. By 1520, however, white slave traders of assorted nationalities were going directly to the source.

cachuma lake camping Grand Turk (Turks & Caicos), 329-336; accommodations, 334-336; banking, 330; beaches, 329; car renta

dive operators, 47-48, 84, 361-364; Andros, 200, 252; Bimini, 212; Cat Island, 271; Cockburn Harbour, 348; Eleuthera, 231; the Exumas, 252; George Town, 252; Grand Bahama, 130-131; Green Turtle Cay, 172; Hope Town, 173; Marsh Harbour, 172, 173; Nassau, 90-91; San Salvador, 305; Treasure Cay 156, 186

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

Grand Turk (Turks & Caicos), 329-336; accommodations, 334-336; banking, 330; beaches, 329; car rental, cachuma lake camping 330; dining, 333; dive outfitters, 332; dive sites, 332; getting around, 330; history, cachuma lake camping 311, 313; snorkeling, 329, 332

Nassau & New Providence Island 55 History 55 Getting There 57 By Air 58 By Cruise Ship 58 Package Vacations 58 Vacation Planning Online 60 Getting Around 62 Taxis 62 Horse & Carriage 63 Car Rental 63 Tours 63 Shopping cachuma lake camping 63 The Best Spots 64 The Straw Market 65 Sightseeing 67 The Atlantis Resort & Casino 67 Beaches 68 Cable Beach 68 Western Esplanade (Junkanoo Beach) cachuma lake camping 68 Saunders Beach 69 The Beach at Atlantis 69 Ardastra Gardens 69 Pirates of Nassau 70 The Cloisters 71 The Water Tower 71 The Queen s Staircase 72 Pompey Museum 72 Historical Society Museum 72 Junkanoo Expo Museum 73 Changing of the Guard Ceremony 73 The Retreat 73 Guided Walking Tours 74 The Botanical Gardens 74 Fort Fincastle 74 Fort Montague 74 Fort Charlotte 75 Adventures on Land 75 Pedal & Paddle Ecoventure 75 Birding Tours 76 Golf 77 Gambling 78 Adventures on Water 79 Dolphin Encounters -Blue Lagoon Island, Nassau 79 Hartley s Undersea Walk 80 Seaworld Explorer Semi-submarine 81

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are not dealing with the same standards 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 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, yes; luxurious, number

Paradise Island Paradise Island, a long, narrow barrier island connected to Nassau by a toll bridge, is as different from Nassau as Key West is from Miami. While Paradise Island is a world of hotels, restaurants and exciting nightlife, it s also a world still quite unspoiled where you can enjoy the sea and beaches that lie close to the bustling streets of the city.

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, 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 andrew molera restaurant, two open for

camping nj Club Med Turkoise. I ve always had a soft spot for Club Med. Set on 70 acres of the eastern part of

Club Med Turkoise. I ve always had a soft spot for Club Med. Set on 70 acres of the eastern part of Grace Bay, this is one of Club Med s most popular establishments. It s one of the oldest resorts on the island, and one of the best. As always with Club Med, the atmosphere and accommodations are laid back, the emphasis being on rest and relaxation, rather than luxury and sophistication. The rooms are simply furnished, some with twin beds, some with kings. All have air-conditioning. There are tennis courts, a dive center, and a large pool. Meals are included in the cost, but beverages are not. Week-long only vacation packages are available from a variety of US and European gateways. Not a family destination: adults only. Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 800-CLUBMED; www.clubmed.com. FAP from $1,050 to $1,950 per person, weekly.



Hotels in most packages range from Tourist Class to Superior Deluxe, and are supposed to be inspected by the tour operator on a regular basis; some do, indeed, camping nj carry out such inspections. Remember, however, that you are not dealing with the same standards as in the United States, Canada or England (see the definitions under Accommodations on pages 20-21). I recommend that you NOT book a package with a hotel rated less than Deluxe.

faria beach campground One of the more spectacular opportunities offered on Grand Turk is whale watching. Every year, from

The Out Islands There s another faria beach campground world beyond those two major tourist destinations: the Out Islands faria beach campground of Abaco, Andros, the Berry Islands, faria beach campground Bimini, Cat Island, Crooked Island, Eleuthera, the Exumas, Harbour Island, Long Island, and so on. The Out Islands have long been a popular destination for sailors, sport fishermen and divers. Today, due to some aggressive marketing and increased accessibility, they are fast becoming popular with other active travelers.

One of the more spectacular faria beach campground opportunities offered on Grand Turk is whale watching. Every year, from January through April, more than 2,500 humpback whales come to breed in the warm waters to the south and east of Salt Cay.

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Language The language spoken on the islands is English at least it s called English. The old language has been shaped and reshaped over more than 300 years by a potpourri of cultures, of which the British and Caribbean have had no small influence. Some say the Bahamian accent is decidedly West Indian, others say it has a sound all its own. If it s spoken quickly, it s almost impossible for an outsider to understand. The secret is to listen carefully, and don t be afraid to ask the speaker to repeat that will often bring a delighted grin to his or her face.

Drinks recipes for camping Popular drinks are the Bahama Mama, the Goombay Smash, and the Yellow Bird. Bahamians also drink lots and lots of beer, mostly the local brew: a fine golden beer called Kalik. Be sure to try it. Imported beers from America and Europe are also available but, like everything else that has to be im

Tuna is another fine blue-water catch. Every spring the bluefin make their annual recipes for camping run through the Bahamas, and anglers leave the docks in droves to participate in any one of a dozen or more tournaments from Bimini to Walker s Cay. Catches weigh from 100 to 800, even 900 pounds. There s also blackfin and yellowfin tuna smaller, but no less fun to catch.

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Orthnell Russell, Treasure Cay. 242-367-2570 or 242-365-0125. The King Fish II, Treasure Cay, 242-367-2570. Lincoln Jones, Green Turtle Cay, 242-365-4223. Joe Sawyer, Green Turtle Cay, 242-365-4173. Trevor Sawyer, Cherokee, 242-366-2065.

Tuna is another fine blue-water catch. Every spring the bluefin make their annual run through the Bahamas, and anglers leave the docks in droves to participate in any one of a dozen or more tournaments from Bimini to Walker s Cay. Catches weigh from 100 to 800, even 900 pounds. There s also blackfin and yellowfin tuna smaller, but no less fun to catch.

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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.

649-946-7184. From $70. Ocean Beach Hotel is a small, intimate hotel with 10 guest units, some two-bedroom, camping near denver some three-bedroom. All have ocean views, ceiling fans, bamboo furniture and fully equipped camping near denver kitchens. There s an on-site restaurant and a bar. It s a bit pricey, but kids stay free. Whitby, North Caicos, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 649-946-7113. From $110.

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

shipwrecks, 7, 47-48, camping near denver 51; the Abacos, 167, 168-170; Andros, 197, 198; Bimini, 211; Cat Island, 272; Eleuthera, 229; the Exumas, camping near denver 237, 247; Grand Bahama, camping near denver 129; Long Island, 281, 288-289; New Providence, 84, 85, 86-89; San Salvador, 303; Turks & Caicos, 315

whiskeytown camping 94-101, 249; New Providence, 20, 52, 55; New Bight, 273; Out Islands, 8, 14, 21, 26, 139, 140; Parad

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

94-101, 249; New Providence, 20, 52, 55; New Bight, 273; Out Islands, 8, 14, 21, 26, 139, 140; Paradise Island, whiskeytown camping 5, 14, 58, 97, 100-101, 102; Pittstown Point Landings, 262; Port Howe, 273-274; Providenciales, 324-329; San Salvador, 4, 296, 297, 306-309; South Caicos, 346; Spanish Cay, 185; Stella Maris, 293; Tarpum Bay, 234; Treasure Cay, 185-186; Tucker s Hill, 348; Turks & Caicos, 335-336; Walker s Cay, 158, 186; White Sound, 179-180, 182-183; Wood Cay, 162-163; Whitby, 340-341; whiskeytown camping Whitehouse Reef, 328

649-946-2466. $ to $$ The Secret Garden, at the Salt Raker Inn, is open most of the day and early evening for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast (the full English heart attack with eggs, bacon, sausage, fried tomato, and fried bread) and lunch are casual affairs, except for a couple of nights a week when the dinner menu includes lobster, steaks, and fresh fish cooked in a variety of ways. Dessert (apple whiskeytown camping or cherry pie with ice cream) is also worth a mention. Open from 7:15 am until 9 pm. Reservations whiskeytown camping for dinner a must. 649-946-2260.

There are restaurants and caf s at the Pelican Beach, Ocean Beach, and Prospect of Whitby Hotels, all open to the public (see below). Reservations are probably a good idea if you want dinner, but most will fit you in for lunch.

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Throughout the Christmas and New Year s holidays, at the height of the Bahamian tourist season, Junkanoo a spirited, Mardi Gras-style celebration born of slavery explodes across the islands, but nowhere is it quite as exciting as in Nassau.

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

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 before you make your hotel reservations.

bird-watching, 30, 33, 76-77; The Abacos, 141; Andros, 190; Conception julian camping Island, 286; Crooked Island, 261; Berry Islands, julian camping 264; Grand Bahama, 76-77, 115, 118; Great Abaco, 160; Hawk s Nest, 274; the Inaguas, 276; Middle Caicos, 343-344; New Providence, 76; North Caicos, 338-339; Out Islands, 76; tours, 33, 76-77

If you re looking for something different, a real adventure, you might like to give a company called Ocean Outback a call, 649-941-5810; www.provo.net/oceanoutback. julian camping They offer day-long snorkeling adventures aboard a 70-foot cruiser to one or more of the neighboring uninhabited julian camping islands. A full-day trip 9amto4pm costs $85 per person, and includes the use of snorkeling gear, a beach umbrella, picnic lunch and cold drinks a great value. A second company, Tao, 649-946-5040, specializes in sunset cruises, but more and more they too are offering snorkeling cruises to the outer islands. Rates start at around $80 per person, which includes snorkeling gear and lunch.

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242-362-1820; on Grand Bahama, Pinetree Stables is at 242-373-3600. The going rate is $25 per hour, and you have a choice of English or Western saddles. Long rides along quiet country lanes lined with seagrapes, cocoa plums, casuarinas and white sandy beaches provide hours of quiet relaxation and often new friends and good company. Parasailing Parasailing is available from private operators at most of the major resorts both on New Providence Island and Grand Bahama Island.

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 chilao campground every point of interest, and all of the beaches, in a couple of hours of fairly stiff pedaling. As to the hotels chilao campground and resorts, some of the best known companies are already represented, and you can bet the rest have plans already on the drawing board.

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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 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, great smoky mountains camping luxurious hotels, private islands, and even resorts.

The pirates were finally driven out of the Bahamas after Captain great smoky mountains camping Woodes Rogers was appointed Royal Governor in 1718. When he arrived at New Providence, about 1,000 pirates were living on the island. Rogers blocked the harbor with two ships so that the outlaws couldn great smoky mountains camping t escape. A fierce fight followed, during which the pirates set fire to one of their own ships and sailed it toward the English ships, forcing Rogers ships back out to sea. Nevertheless, Rogers finally

More than 3.5 million travelers come to the islands each year. They arrive sometimes by small boat, but more often by cruise ship or jet. Some are so taken with the magical beauty of the islands they stay for months.

Peterson great smoky mountains camping 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, great smoky mountains camping a 2,100-acre undersea great smoky mountains camping 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 smoky mountains camping 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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The latest addition to the ships cruising the Bahamas is Disney s Magic. It sails out of Port Canaveral on three-and four-night itineraries, and is the most expensive option. The three-and four-night cruise itineraries, usually combined with a three-or four-day visit to Walt Disney World, include uintah recreation a stop in Nassau and a visit to Disney s private island, Castaway Cay. Rates start at $450 per person for the three-night uintah recreation cruise and $530 for the four-night option; these rates are for the cruise only and do not include the Disney World option.

Bonefish, like deer, must be stalked, and they are just as skittish. Make a wrong move at the wrong time and your quarry will be gone in a flash, leaving you standing alone in the water, totally frustrated, and wondering what went wrong. Bonefish are not very big. They weigh in around uintah recreation six to 15 pounds, with some growing as large as 20 pounds.

Today, the Lucayan Indians, the pirates and privateers are long gone. Today s adventurer, while still very much an explorer, is an outdoor enthusiast, a skin diver, an angler, a sailor, a hiker, a bird watcher, a gambler or even a shopper. All are looking for something different and all manage to find it one way or another in the Bahamas.

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There s a year-round series of competitive fishing events designed to make things as interesting big creek pet hospital as possible for all participants, novice and veteran alike. The best-known and most popular is the Bahamas Billfish Championship Tournament, held during the spring and early summer each year at five different big creek pet hospital locations. Anglers are welcome to take part in all or as many legs as they wish. The first two legs are held in April at Bimini and Walker s Cay. In May, the tournament moves to Treasure Cay and Boat Harbour, and then ends at Chub Cay in June. For details big creek pet hospital and registration, 305-923-8022.

Peterson Cay National Park of Grand Bahama, a 1 -acre cay and its surrounding reef system. Black Sound Cay National Reserve on Green Turtle big creek pet hospital 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

Nassau (Grand Bahama), 8, 11, 13, 15, 20, 23-26, 29, 30, 34, 55-102, 106, 107, 139, 140, 145, 146, 147, 155, 168, 187, 191, 192, 218, 220, 223, 237, 251, 257, 267, 269, 276, 283, 284, 285, 295, 296, 297, 315, 330; accommodations, 14, 94-101, 249; banking, 55; beaches, 94, 95, 96, 101; bike rentals, 37, 94; boat rentals, big creek pet hospital 83; car rental companies, 63; casino, 59, 78-79, 97-99, 101; dining, 92-93, 94-98, 100, 101; dive operators, 90-91; big creek pet hospital economy, 5, 55, 57, 106; fishing, 60; getting there, big creek pet hospital 57-59; golf, 95, 100, 101; history, 5, 56, 71; hospitals, 28; map, 66; nightlife, 52, 96, 101; package big creek pet hospital vacations, 58-61; population, 5, 55; shopping, 53, 63-65, 95, 101; tennis, 95, 96, 100, 101; watersports, 52, 67, 96, 101

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Rays, on the whole, are not dangerous. Tread on a stingray buried in the sand, however, and you re probably in for a trip to the local hospital. The ray s first reaction is self-preservation, and its natural instinct is to lash out with its murderous tail. Unless threatened or trodden on, however, it s pretty much harmless and fascinating to watch as it flaps over the sandy bottom. Just be careful where you re putting your feet.

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649-946-7184. From $70. Ocean Beach Hotel is a small, intimate hotel with 10 guest units, some two-bedroom, some three-bedroom. All have ocean views, ceiling fans, bamboo furniture and fully equipped kitchens. There s an on-site california camping sites restaurant and a bar. It s a bit pricey, california camping sites but kids stay free. Whitby, North Caicos, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 649-946-7113. From $110.

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The Bahamas, some 700 islands and 2,000 islets, lie scattered like a broken string of pearls across the northern jedediah smith campground 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.

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.

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North Long Island Salt Pond, Deadman s Cay, Seymours Sherice M leaves Monday at 5 pm and returns on Thursday (time varies). Sailing time is 15 hours. The fare is $45. Mangrove Cay Cargill Creek, Bowen Sound Lady Gloria leaves Tuesday at 8 pm and returns on Thursday at 10 am. Sailing time is five hours. The fare is $30. Hatchet Bay Captain Fox leaves Friday at 12 noon and returns on Wednesday at 4 pm. Sailing campgrounds in northern california time is six hours. The fare is $25. San Salvador United Estates, Rum Cay, Cockburn Town Lady Francis leaves Tuesday at 6 pm and returns on Friday. Sailing time is 12 hours. The fare is $40.

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

oceano campground 800-321-3000, $280 EP. The Ocean Spray Hotel, Box N-3035, Nassau, 800-327-0787, $90 EP. The Orange H

If you re traveling to Nassau you should choose packages by American or Delta, oceano campground and to Freeport, Princess Vacations. Especially where large airlines are concerned, all portions of the package are controlled by the package operator. oceano campground This can make a difference, especially if something should go wrong delayed or cancelled flights, for instance. Major air carriers are more inclined to look after their own customers before those of other suppliers. Package vacations oceano campground are usually arranged by a travel agent and will typically include airfare from a major US or European gateway, round-trip oceano campground airport/hotel transfers, accommodations at a hotel chosen from the package operator s inventory, and hotel taxes. Another option is an all-inclusive package. This will include, not only your round-trip airfare, airport/hotel transfers, and accommodations, but all of your meals and drinks (alcoholic and soft), gratuities, golf and watersports.



800-321-3000, $280 EP. The Ocean Spray Hotel, Box N-3035, Nassau, 800-327-0787, oceano campground $90 EP. The Orange Hill Beach 800-327-0787, $90 EP. Inn, Box N-8583, Nassau, Paradise Island Fun 800-952-2426, $200 EP. Club, Box SS-6249, Nassau,

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 playground for the rich. Today, the first city of the Bahamas oceano campground 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 oceano campground conferences and meetings.

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Package Deals If your vacation is a package provided by a major operator, you can generally expect your hotel to be clean and comfortable. Package operators inspect camping in iowa their client hotels camping in iowa regularly and require certain minimum standards. This doesn t mean you get better service camping in iowa or accommodations, just that you can be assured of certain standards.

The 19th Century Just prior to the turn of the 19th century, after the American Revolution had drawn to a close, a new breed of immigrant arrived in the islands. These were one-time English colonists in America who were still loyal to England and its government. They left Virginia with their slaves and settled in the Bahamas.

Tips are expected and a couple of dollars for a short trip will be enough. Taxis usually meet arriving flights and ferry boats, but it s advisable to make sure in advance. Speak with your hotel and have them arrange something for you if needed. camping in iowa

in the water where the seaweed grows. There, conch feed in the thousands. There s always someone around willing to clean the shells for you. Sand dollars are common, and literally hundreds of exquisite shells lie on the high water line of Out Island beaches.