Gym on elbow cay? Destinations via boat?
May 27th, 2009, 09:50 PM
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Gym on elbow cay? Destinations via boat?
Hello:
I was wondering if anyone knows of a gym, health club, workout facility, etc., on Elbow Cay. We are staying at Hopetown Harbour Lodge.
Also, we will be renting a boat for about a week. Does anyone have recommendations on stops - restaurants, beaches, or anything else of interest? Per prior recommendations, I will also consult the cruising guide - I've ordered from Amazon.
Thank you in advance for your help!
I was wondering if anyone knows of a gym, health club, workout facility, etc., on Elbow Cay. We are staying at Hopetown Harbour Lodge.
Also, we will be renting a boat for about a week. Does anyone have recommendations on stops - restaurants, beaches, or anything else of interest? Per prior recommendations, I will also consult the cruising guide - I've ordered from Amazon.
Thank you in advance for your help!
May 28th, 2009, 04:06 AM
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I don't remember seeing anything that even resembles a gym or workout, you can jog on the street or walk/run on the beach. The island is tiny and laid back, so not much need for something like that. You may want to ask Hopetown Lodge about it.
With a boat--definately Great Guana Cay, especially on Sunday for the pig roast. Man O War Cay is like stepping back in time. The locals still have an accent like the olden days! You can go to Tahiti Beach-the nicest of them all, on Elbow Cay, or you can go by boat. Head back to Treasure Cay (not really a cay, it's attached to Great Abaco) the beach there is stunning. You may be able to go to Turtle Cay too, another stunning cay. Good chance you'll see dolphins too. You can take the boat one day to Marsh Harbour, for some good restaurants and a little bit of colorful shopping. Make sure you know about the different cays, some of them are privately owned.
Ask around in the marinas--they'll give good advice, and may even share a sercret or two.
With a boat--definately Great Guana Cay, especially on Sunday for the pig roast. Man O War Cay is like stepping back in time. The locals still have an accent like the olden days! You can go to Tahiti Beach-the nicest of them all, on Elbow Cay, or you can go by boat. Head back to Treasure Cay (not really a cay, it's attached to Great Abaco) the beach there is stunning. You may be able to go to Turtle Cay too, another stunning cay. Good chance you'll see dolphins too. You can take the boat one day to Marsh Harbour, for some good restaurants and a little bit of colorful shopping. Make sure you know about the different cays, some of them are privately owned.
Ask around in the marinas--they'll give good advice, and may even share a sercret or two.
May 28th, 2009, 06:08 AM
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I would echo most of blamona's suggestions for where to go with a boat, with a few additions/caveats:
Not likely that you'll be allowed to go to Green Turtle Cay, as that is north of Whale Cay, and most of the companies don't permit going north of there (the inside passage requires local knowledge, and the outside passage is sometimes subject to dangerous "rage" conditions).
My favorite boat trip is to Tilloo Cay and the Tilloo Bank, a huge sandbank stretching from the beach. The beach itself has grass (and sea urchins) close to shore, but the sandbank is shallow and has clear white sand studded with giant starfish. Closer to shore, you'll find sand dollars and sea biscuits.
Think about going down to Little Harbour, on the Abaco mainland. Great gallery, foundry and -- of course -- beach bar.
Also, the Fowl Cays and the Pelican Cays are marine preserves, and you're likely to have them all to yourselves when you visit.
Not likely that you'll be allowed to go to Green Turtle Cay, as that is north of Whale Cay, and most of the companies don't permit going north of there (the inside passage requires local knowledge, and the outside passage is sometimes subject to dangerous "rage" conditions).
My favorite boat trip is to Tilloo Cay and the Tilloo Bank, a huge sandbank stretching from the beach. The beach itself has grass (and sea urchins) close to shore, but the sandbank is shallow and has clear white sand studded with giant starfish. Closer to shore, you'll find sand dollars and sea biscuits.
Think about going down to Little Harbour, on the Abaco mainland. Great gallery, foundry and -- of course -- beach bar.
Also, the Fowl Cays and the Pelican Cays are marine preserves, and you're likely to have them all to yourselves when you visit.
May 28th, 2009, 10:12 AM
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Another vote for the suggestions above.
Treasure Cay has a beautiful, white sandy beach with soft waves rolling in. Great for sunning and playing on the beach. You'll find a beach bar serving sandwiches and snacks along with drinks and picnic tables. Across the street on the other side is the marina where their main restaurant is located along with a poolside bar which can be fun for a drink and conversation with other boaters.
Nipper's on Great Guana Cay is such fun for the Sunday pig roast. They have a pool (a very small pool) and a gorgeous beach with snorkeling offshore. It's a must if you are in the area.
If you <i>can</i> get to Green Turtle Cay walk around this colorful old town and find Miss Emily's Blue Bee Bar. Home of the goombay smash and quite the colorful place, too. The clientele was very enjoyable as was the gs.
Another good source for your trip is the Abaco message boards at
http://coconuttelegraph.net/forums/
Lots to do where you are going! Have a great trip.
Treasure Cay has a beautiful, white sandy beach with soft waves rolling in. Great for sunning and playing on the beach. You'll find a beach bar serving sandwiches and snacks along with drinks and picnic tables. Across the street on the other side is the marina where their main restaurant is located along with a poolside bar which can be fun for a drink and conversation with other boaters.
Nipper's on Great Guana Cay is such fun for the Sunday pig roast. They have a pool (a very small pool) and a gorgeous beach with snorkeling offshore. It's a must if you are in the area.
If you <i>can</i> get to Green Turtle Cay walk around this colorful old town and find Miss Emily's Blue Bee Bar. Home of the goombay smash and quite the colorful place, too. The clientele was very enjoyable as was the gs.
Another good source for your trip is the Abaco message boards at
http://coconuttelegraph.net/forums/
Lots to do where you are going! Have a great trip.
