san simeon campground Great Abaco, 7, 166, 180-181; beachcombing, 159; bicycle, 160; bird-watching, 160; bonefishing, 160;

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Great Abaco, 7, 166, 180-181; beachcombing, 159; bicycle, 160; bird-watching, 160; bonefishing, 160; dining, 159; moped, 160; sea kayaking (the Abacos), 160; shelling, 159; snorkel, 159; swimming, 159; taxi, 149, 160, 164; shopping, 159;

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

You should seek professional advice before taking off into the deep. It matters little where you might be staying; even on the most remote of the Out Islands there will always be someone available to warn you about the currents or other dangers at any given spot. Jean Michel Cousteau Adventures If you re really interested in a snorkeling vacation, arrange a stay at one of the hotels participating in the Jean Michel Cousteau Snorkeling Adventures program. It s a great value. For $98-$99 you can immerse yourself into an exciting new world of wondrous corals and colorful fish. Unlock the secrets of thousands of miles of coral reefs, more than 700 islands, and over 100,000 square miles of ocean. Receive snorkeling instruction by trained professionals on guided excursions, a snorkeling instruction book, reference books and a custom T-shirt. And, within 10 days of your return home you ll receive your very own set of US Divers Limited Edition Jean-Michel Cousteau diving mask, fins, snorkel and gear bag. You ll also receive a personalized certificate from Jean-Michel san simeon campground Cousteau welcoming you to the exciting new world as well as the Snorkeling Guide To Marine Life and the accompanying Underwater Identification Cards. Participating Out Island san simeon campground hotels are listed throughout the book and in the At a Glance section. Your travel agent can book the program for you or you can book it yourself through the Bahama Out Island Promotion Board, 800-688-4752, fax 954-688-4752, sboipb@ix.netcom.com.