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Re: Summer trip to the Bahamas

by johnbennett70 23 May 2012

I am mulling a trip to the Outer Islands of the Bahamas, and I found scant information on the internet about the out islands of Acklins,…
Spanish Wells vs. Gov's Harbor?

by BahamaMama 05 March 2012

All, I'm taking a trip to the Bahamas at the end of April and will be hopping around to a few of the Out Islands, including Eleuthera.…
Spanish Wells vs. Governor's Harbor?

by Wanderlust24 04 March 2012

All, I'm taking a trip to the Bahamas at the end of April and will be hopping around to a few of the Out Islands, including Eleuthera.…
RE: Best Out Island

by mgtraveler 30 August 2011

"1. Is the beach qualitatively different on different Out Islands, or on the same Cay? I have read that Treasure Cay has been rated one…
Best Out Island

by WildlyAuthentic 27 August 2011

Hello, My husband and I are looking forward to our first week alone since our children were born 6 years ago. We are looking for a beachfro…
RE: Looking for infos about Bahamas

by lutra_pure 19 July 2011

Grand Bahama like the others said, it's definitely got the layout. Also you can try Abaco, it is an Out Island but with all the modern…
Re: Bahamas!

by lutra_pure 19 July 2011

No matter where you go in The Bahamas, the beaches are always clear due to our blessed geography and you will never find a beach where…
RE: Caribbean confusion

by mgtraveler 12 June 2011

If you want to do island hopping and don't want to fly, then, given your preferences, your best bet is probably either Guadeloupe-Dominica-M…
RE: Out Islands in July

by digitalguy 02 June 2010

Yes, it is "hotter-n-hell" in the Bahamas in the summer. Since you have kids, I would recommend looking at Hopetown on Elbow Key (in…
Re: Out Islands in July

by palmmom 02 June 2010

All good advice! I'd forgotten about Skin-so-Soft. It really does work. Well, it sounds like we are in for extreme heat based on your…
Re: Out Islands in July

by davidcalgary29 01 June 2010

Most permanent residents (including Bahamian citizens) find the summer heat and humidity in the Central Bahamas to be unbearable, and…
Re: Out Islands in July

by palmmom 01 June 2010

Thank you, again! We have decided to stay on Exuma for the full time and just rent a boat to explore Elizabeth Harbor, take trips to…
Re: Out Islands in July

by davidcalgary29 28 May 2010

I can't recommend boat travel between Long Island and Great Exuma at this time. While there is *apparently* an operator who travels regularl…
Re: Out Islands in July

by palmmom 28 May 2010

Thanks, David. Your advice is much appreciated. If we do end up going to Long Island, do you recommend a way to get there from Exuma…
Re: Out Islands in July

by davidcalgary29 28 May 2010

I'm afraid not. With the exception of Abaco and Eleuthera (and perhaps Bimini, which no one seems to visit these days), the other Bahamian…
Out Islands in July

by palmmom 27 May 2010

My family (me, my husband, and my two early 20's kids) are going to be staying on Great Exuma in early July for one week. We have been…
Last minute travel to the Bahamas

by Fletcherali 08 March 2010

I just had ankle surgery a few weeks ago and then my husband just found a new job and is scheduled to start in three weeks. Needless to…
RE: First Time in the Bahamas?!

by davidcalgary29 08 December 2009

While Nassau has the largest Junkanoo celebrations -- on Boxing Day and New Year's Day -- they do take place on some of the larger Out…
Re: Jamaica or Bahamas

by davidcalgary29 06 November 2009

Nassau has a very few interesting Georgian buildings and fortifications, but it is not a choice destination to indulge in architectural…
RE: Tennis on Eleuthra or Bahamas in general and info on bringing meat

by davidcalgary29 13 October 2009

Oh, I sympathize -- we're really at the mercy of the mailboats in the Out Islands -- but you'll be fine. Enjoy your trip!
Re: First Time in the Bahamas?!

by davidcalgary29 27 August 2009

There is no reason why you can't have a wonderful trip to the Bahamas, but you should be aware that no one Bahamian island really offers…
Re: Sandals Resort in the Bahamas

by davidcalgary29 21 May 2009

Sandals typically gets decent -- if not stellar -- reviews from its guests and has a nice beach. I'd head on over to tripadvisor or one…
Re: Resources and info for potential expat

by davidcalgary29 22 January 2009

I grew up in the Bahamas as the child of ex-pats. While our family lives on an "Out" or "Family" island some distance from Nassau/New…
RE: 17 days on the Bahamas

by davidcalgary29 21 January 2009

Thank you both for the kind comments! I just hope that my advice helps people to plan better vacations. Klaus, a few more tips for Eleuth…
RE: 17 days on the Bahamas

by davidcalgary29 18 January 2009

Klaus, I can't recommend anything on Eleuthera, as I haven't travelled there in over 20 years, and my personal information of the area…