Located at the northern end of the Bahamas chain, the Abaco islands are comprised of Great Abaco, Little Abaco and 13 smaller cays. Known for sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving, the Abaco islands are a major tourism destination with resorts that offer beach-front accommodations, marinas and water activities. The only golf course in the area is a championship layout at the Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina, which is open to the public. There are several places to stay in the area.
Conch Inn Hotel & Marina
Located on Marsh Harbour's so-called restaurant row, walking distance from the downtown area, the Conch Inn Hotel & Marina has a full-service hotel and a marina with 80 slips. The hotel has an outdoor pool and is adjacent to the Curly Tails restaurant, which features Bahamian specialties and offers room-service to hotel guests. Water sports, snorkeling and scuba diving are available. All guest rooms have two double beds, a coffee maker, refrigerator and a terrace.
Conch Inn
PO Box AB 20469
Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas
(242) 367-4000
Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina
Located on tiny Green Turtle Cay, which can only be reached by boat and has miles of sandy, white beaches, the Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina is a high-end resort with accommodations, ranging in size from standard hotel rooms to villas to townhouses. The resort's on-site restaurant serves three meals and includes American and Bahamian specialties. The marina has 40 slips and can accommodate vessels up to 130 feet. The resort offers access to water sports, including fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Guest accommodations are contemporary and many have private balconies.
Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina
Green Turtle Cay
Abaco, Bahamas Out Islands
(866) 528-0539
Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina
Nestled between a white sand beach and the Treasure Cay marina, the Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina offers accommodations, ranging in size from standard hotel rooms to three-bedroom units, all of which have private balconies and kitchens. The resort has several full-service restaurants, a 150-slip marina and access to water sports, including fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. The on-site golf course, designed by Dick Wilson, has three oceanfront holes and packages are available.
Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina
c/o Treasure Cay Services, Inc.
2301 South Federal Hwy.
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33316
(800) 327-1584
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J.D. Chi is a professional journalist who has covered sports for more than 20 years at newspapers all over the United States. She has covered major golf tournaments and the NFL as well as travel and health topics. Chi received her Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University and is working toward a master's degree in journalism.
