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sites in the world. The reef runs the entire 17 miles of the island s north coast. Northwest Point is a premier wall dive with a vertical drop of some 7,000 feet. On Provo itself, cheerful valley campground there are a number of companies that can cater to almost every need. A single dive will probably cost you $50. A two-tank dive runs around $75. PADI open water certification costs about $350.

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oceano dunes reservations If you have kids with you, this is where you should stay. There are endless shallows, no rocks and a

In the earliest times, Spanish explorers headed west from Cadiz in search of riches and excitement. They found both often to their detriment. The Spanish oceano dunes reservations were followed by the Portuguese, then by the English, the French, the Dutch and then by anyone else who could find a craft seaworthy enough to endure the hazardous crossing.

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 oceano dunes 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 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.

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In the section on each individual island, you ll find everything you need to know to plan an enjoyable vacation. Travel planning tips, plus sections on sightseeing, shopping and the best beaches are offered. Then I focus on activities from diving and hiking to bird-watching. The Out Islands are listed in alphabetical carter lake camping order after Grand Bahama and New Providence.

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The Bahamas, some 700 islands and 2,000 islets, lie scattered like a broken string rampart reservoir camping of pearls across the northern Caribbean and offer literally thousands of opportunities for adventure. rampart reservoir camping 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.

You ll need a guide who knows the area and where the best flats are found. Many hotels offer bonefishing packages that include the services of a reliable and experienced guide. If not, don t be afraid to ask. The hotel desk is the best place to start, but many taxi drivers know just who to put you in touch with. Most boat rental companies and dive companies will also know of someone. Bonefishing is good almost everywhere in the islands, from Abaco to the Acklins, and from Bimini to Eleuthera. Unlike most other sportfishing, it is good throughout the year. There are a number of ways to go about it. It s claimed that in some areas bonefish can be caught from the dock, or by casting into the surf, or from a skiff. But

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dillons beach camping Grand Bahama Captain Ted Been, Freeport, 242-352-2797. Captain Tony Cooper, Freeport, 242-352-6782.

J&B Tours, at Leeward Marina, 649-946-5047, offers a variety of options from snorkeling to deep-sea fishing to an Island Exploration tour, which includes a look at Provo s historic and scenic sites, as well

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, dillons beach camping 242-352-7915. Captain Doug Silvera, Port Lucaya, 242-373-8446.

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shopping, holly bay campground 33, 52-53; Andros, 195; Barraterre, 245; Cockburn Town, 298; Freeport, 52, 103, 105; George holly bay campground 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

Calico Jack Captain John Rackham, called Calico 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 holly bay campground 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 holly bay campground in Port Royal on November 17, 1720.

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The Bimini Big Game Club sponsors a number of tournaments. These include the mid-winter Wahoo Tournament in February, the Annual Bacardi Rum Billfish Tournament in March, the Bimini Festival in May, the Family Tournament in August, the Small

Take more film than you think you ll need, along with spare batteries, especially morro bay campground if you are shooting slides. Film is expensive morro bay campground locally and the type you prefer might not be available, especially in the Out Islands. Use low-speed film. The fine grain of a 50 or 100 ASA film will produce the best results. A rule of thumb is: the lower the film speed, the sharper the image will be. In the inter

Bahamians, black or white, are very friendly and outgoing. The always cheerful good morning, the happy smile, and the eagerness to help, whether it s with directions or service, often borders on the cloying. But rest assured, it s done with an almost na ve genuineness and a desire to please.