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Bahamas Abaco Islands
Bahamas is synonymous with bliss, for many, The Northern Bahamas are an untapped gem in
and no wonder, as it hosts over 700 relaxing the Caribbean, but the Abaco Islands are worth
islands, islets and cays in the Atlantic Ocean. a look-in, offering hundreds upon hundreds of
It’s the site of ‘The New World’ in 1492, where kilometres of untouched forests, deep reefs,
Columbus had his first landfall. As rustic villages and mysterious uninhabited cays.
an archipelagic state in the Lucayan Expect delightfully calm waters for wading
Archipelago, it has appeal which manages to through, and soothing warm wind on a stunning,
strike a balance between the old and the new. seemingly cinema set. If you want to get back to
It is sinfully easy to do all but nothing in the nature and back to yourself, the Abaco Islands
Bahamas. Afterall, inviting white sands and are a great host to humility and awe. Here you
perfectly tempered waters make for a great, will find a panoramic wonder that excites and
endless, cocktail hour! But sunbathing and inspires globetrotting travelers from every
zoning out aside, there really is lots to do here, conceivable corner of the globe. The infamous
so don’t miss out. With many water sports Bahamian cocktail called ‘Goombay Smash’ was
activities available for try, featuring fishing, first invented here, so be sure to head to the
diving, sailing and the local favourite of Blue Bee Bar for a taste of an original!
bonefishing (aka fishing for bonefish), there’s
enough to motivate even the laziest of leisure
seekers.
