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Cat Island, officially known as “San Salvador” before it re-ceived its present name by an Act of Parliament in 1926, is said to be named after the pirate Arthur Catt, who used to make frequent stops here. Residents still hold fast to the belief that Cat Island was the gate-way to the New World. It is a fishhook-shaped island, only 48 miles long and four miles across at the widest part. The island is located near the Tropic of Cancer, between Eleuthera and Long Island and about 130 miles southeast of Nassau and Paradise Island. It has one of the best climates in The Bahamas, with temperatures in the high 60’s during the short winters, rising to the mid-80’s in summer, with trade winds making the place even more comfortable. Cotton plantation ruins are scattered around the island. The remains of slave huts dating back to the 1700s and Arawak Indian caves waiting to be explored. Cat Island also prides itself on producing The Bahamas’ finest rake ’n scrape music and holds an annual festival dedicated to it. Friendly people with farming, fishing and lobstering as their mainstay, quaint, tidy communities and an abundance of peace and quiet - these are the qualities defining Cat Island.
THE HIGHEST IN ALL THE LAND Mount Alvernia is the highest elevation in the country at 206 feet above sea level. The hill served as the hermitage of Father Jerome Hawes, who settled on the island in 1939, where he built a miniature mon-astery and hand-carved steps out of solid rock.
ACTIVITIES AND BEAUTY GALORE Cat Island provides a unique vacation for those who want to
get away in a private, relaxing, laid-back environment. With 50 miles of rolling hills, miles of nature trails, and beautiful empty beaches, including the eight-mile Pink Sand Beach. Boating, diving and fishing are among the main reasons to go to Cat Island, but you can also enjoy sunbathing, swimming or snorkeling.
Stay in a remote and rustic village setting and relax under thatched-roof tiki bars, make your vacation home a cottage right on the beach or select a fishing marina that caters to anglers on a quest for a big-game catch. Whatever you choose, there’s something to do and see on Cat Island. Of course, you may choose to do absolutely nothing at all.
Welcome to Cat Island, a land of beauty and mystique within The Islands of The Bahamas.Cat Island is known as an oasis
of culture. Its settlements are rich with storytellers, dancers, and musicians who have a passion for our native rhythms and rhyme. This island is also a bastion of Bahamian cuisine, where you will be treated to delicacies freshly collected from the land and sea, and prepared in unique fashion. The roads of this island are lined with historic places of interest, including the ruins of plantation-era buildings. Just as satisfying, are the many lovely beaches to which those roads also lead.Atop Como Hill, sits a remarkable work of architecture called The Her-mitage. On the hill, the nation’s highest elevation, you will find breathtaking architecture and a magnificent view of the island.The sights and sounds of Cat Island are sure to please, and a special place will always be reserved for you on this island of music and myth.
Hon. Obie H. Wilchcombe, MPMinister Of TourismIt’s Better In The Bahamas
GETTING HERE BY AIRCivil Aviation DepartmentNew Bight ................................342-2212Airport .....................................342-2212Cat Island AirNew Bight .........................342-2125Arthur’s Town...................354-2048Sun Air (International)New Bight ................................342-2147
HIRE CARS AND TOURS Although there is only one road on the island, there are a few hire cars ranging from $80 to $100 per day.New Bight Car Rentals .. 342-3014Gilbert’s Car Rentals ...... 342-3011Newbold’s Car Rental .... 342-5041
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AREA CODE - 242
ADMINISTRATIONOFFICES:New Bight ................................342-3032Arthurs Town ..........................354-2176District CouncilResponsible for Town PlanningNew Bight ................................342-3180Commissioner’s OfficeArthur’s Town..........................354-2043BAHAMAS CUSTOMS& IMMIGRATIONNew Bight ................................342-2016PoliceNew Bight ................................342-3039Arthurs Town ...........................................Post Office ..............................342-3198BEC ...........................................342-8001
TELEPHONE (BTC)Area Code 242Long distance operator: ..................... 0 Directory assistance: .......................916New Bight ...............................342-3060Arthur’s Town ........................354-2000BANKSBank of the Bahamas .............342-2230CLINICSSouth Cat IslandWeekdays 24 hour callSmith’s Bay ...............................342-3026Bain Town .................................342-5057Old Bight ..................................342-4049North Cat IslandOrange Creek .........................354-4050SOCIAL SERVICESOld Bight ..................................342-4126
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MAILBOATSNorth Cat Island Special service from Nassau to Cat IslandSettlements: Arthur’s Town, Ben-nett’s Harbour, New BightFrequency: Once a weekSailing Time: 14 hoursCost per person: $40Telephone: (242) 393-1064 for outward/return travel days/timesEast WindDeparts Nassau Tuesday at 5pm
TAXISTaxis are readily available in all major settlements and are rou-tinely stationed at the airports to meet incoming flights. Taxi #1 ...............................464-6388Taxi #6 ...............................342-3134
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DIVING:With 29 dive destinations, and 1000+ regularly dived sites... Un-spoilt reefs, a plethora of wrecks, guaranteed shark encounters, the chance to swim with wild dolphins, spectacular walls and blue holes, and fantastic caves,DIVE OPERATORSGreenwood Dive Centre 342-3053Hawk’s Nest Resort & Marina .......................... 342-7050Pigeon Cay ......................... 354-5084Fernandez Bay ................... 342-3043Shannas Cove .................... 354-4249
FISHINGHawks Nest ....................... 342-7050Duke Moss ......................... 442-4252Cappum Small Fishing Guide Service ................ 354-4052Ricky Dean Fishing and Dive Charter ................. 354-4218Pigeon Cay Beach Club ... 354-5084
ACTIVITIESJUST RELAXPeace and relaxation are the key words of vacationing on Cat Island, the sixth largest island in the Bahamas. Since it is much smaller in population than many of the other islands, you won’t be in the crowd and thus able to enjoy its natural beauty more. Chances are you’ll have a better understanding of their local customs and way of life than on many other islands. You don’t feel like a tourist but rather an explorer on Cat Island. Do con-sider to include Cat Island in your next Bahamas vacation.
ATTRACTIONSSt. Andrews Anglican/ Espiscopal Church (AT)Fresh Water Blue HoleFantastic MangrovesMail Boat LandingThe Caves at Industrious HillThe Media Center
RestaurantsBachelor’s Restaurant ..........342-6014Blue Bird Restaurant ...........342-3095Boggie Pond ...........................354-2215Bridge Inn (NB) ....................342-3013Cocktails by the Sea (AT) ...354-3159Coconuts (St) ........................342-8091Da Smoke Pot .......................354-2077Fernandez Bay Village ...........342-3043Granny Farah’s (NB) ............342-2159Greenwood Rest. .................342-3053Hallover Rest. & Bar ............342-2028Halvorson House (AT) ........359-9500Hard Rock Oasis ..................354-2159Hawks Nest (HN) ................342-7050Lulla’s Delight (HN) .............464-6544
Island HoppInn ......................342-2100Lakeview Takeaway ...............342-5090Major’s Takeaway ..................342-7012
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Deveaux Plantation and Mansion
Located in Port Howe, was once yje scene of splendor and luxury. Today it lies in ruins. This was the home of Colonel Andrew Deveaux, who settled with his family and the slaves on Cat Island in the 18th Century. It is worth seeing to experience the local history and the spectacular setting.
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church by Father JeromeThe main attraction in town gleams white beside the main road and looks like it belongs on Mediterrenean shores. The church was built by FatherJerome who also blessed Cat Island with its most famous land-mark, the pint-size Mt. Alvernia Hermitage.
The HermitageMount Alvernia is the ighest elevation in the country at 206 feet above sea level. The hill served as the hermitage of Father Jerome Hawes, who settled on the island in 1939, where he built a miniature monas-tery and hand-carved steps out of solid rock. Named after the pirate Arthur Catt, much of the island has not been developed, which provides a unique vacation for those who want to get away in a private, relaxing, laid-back environment. Of course, the pink beaches are popular, but so are the world-class diving adventures, snor-keling and fishing. With 50 miles of rolling hills and miles of nature trails, you truly can experience a Bahamas island in its native setting. This is not fabricated. This is The Bahamas. And on Cat Island, even the winters are a blazing 60 degrees, while in the summertime, tempera-tures linger around the mid-80s with a gentle breeze from the ocean.
Church of St. Mary Slave Father Jerome’s St. John the Baptist Catholic ChurchLotto-Man CaveColumbus Point
BEACHESFrom the air, Cat Island BahamasQuiet places abound on the beach in The Bahama Islands. Like other famous islands, the beaches on Cat Island are big enough for anyone to have their own privacy while enjoy-ing beach activities, especially skinny dipping in Bahamas. Oops!
Nancy’s Take Away................354-2024North End Liquour Store Rest. & Takeaway (OC)...354-4165 Periwinkles Rest. & Bar (OC)............354-4151 Peter Hill Rest. ......................342-4001Sammy T’s .............................354-6009Shanna’s Cove .....................354-4249Sweet Tambrin Rest. & Bar (PH) .............342-5011Tail Winds .............................354-4243The Hot Spot ......................354-2076Triple D’s Rest & Lounge ..342-2204Wayside Rest. & Bar ..........354-6002Yardies Rest., Bar & Conch .................354-6076
Night-lifeENTERTAINMENTFrom live-bands and dancing at local bars and resorts to having a chat with locals and tourists, whatever your taste you can find it at the following spots and at all resorts and inn’s.
Dis We Place .......................354-1133Hot Spot Restaurant .........354-2076Club Crystal (OC) .............354-4030Periwinkles Rest. & Bar (OC) ...........354-4151Lonesome Me Liquor ........354-2173Two Corners (NB) ...........342-3325
Hawks Nest ....................................................................................... 342-7050The 28-slip marina has all the personalized service and amenities visit-ing boats require. Two air-conditioned fish-cleaning houses, 40,000-gallon diesel storage, 50 and 100 amp electric pedestals round out the services at Hawk’s Nest. Marina guests can utilize and enjoy all the additional amenities Hawk’s Nest Resort has to offer.
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Calendar of Events
JANUARY 1stNew Year’s Junkanoo Contact Dwayne Adderley (President) 242-342-2016
APRIL6th – 9thDeep South HomecomingHeld Easter weekend and includes the settlements of Bain’s Town south through to Devil’s Point. Descendants return to visit with families and social-ize with friends. A variety of family oriented events are put on at this time. Contact Dorothy Gilbert (President) 242-361-5429.
JUNE1st – 3rdRake & Scrape FestivalHeld on Labour Day weekend as the premier musical cultural festival of Cat Island. Enjoy three days of rhythmic Rake and Scrape music. Sample “down home” cuisine and purchase locally made crafts, jewelry and straw items. Contact Allworth Rolle (President) 242-354-4085.
AUGUST3rd – 6thCat Island RegattaCorresponding with the Emancipation holiday weekend, it showcases local
and national sloop racing combined with native foods and other cultural activities. Contact Maxwell Burrows (President) 242-565-2440.
OCTOBER12th – 14thAnnual Back to Cat Island Festival Held during the Discovery Day weekend featuring gospel concerts, Junkanoo rush out and live Bahamian singing. Contact Ezra Russell (Presi-dent) 242-342-3014.
Fishing TournamentsHawks NestAnnual Fishing Tournaments.Call for dates! Hawks Nest Resort & Marina, Cat Island, BahamasTel: 1-242-342-7050 or 1-954-376-3865 • Fax: 1-242-342-7051Website: www.hawks-nest.comE-mail: [email protected]
Cuisine is another spectacular must-do after the long day exploration on Cat Island. You’ll be delighted with fresh grilled fish or roasted rack of lamb at Hawk’s Nest Resort and Marina; local specialties at Fernandez Bay Village & Halvorson House and light meal bread at Greenwood Beach Resort. Some-how you may realize the taste is never the same while on vacation as compare to the food you take in your hectic daily lives. The right mood does play an important part.
Jeffery Smith Sightseeing and Fishing ....................... 341-2029Fernandez Bay ................... 342-3043Sightseeing, fishing, diving, bone fish-ing, and boat rentalsTop Cat’s Fishing Service ............... 342-2100Deep-sea fishing, bottom fishing, snorkeling and diving 14 foot whaler for rent Sport fishing and bone fish-ing chartersGreenwood Beach Resort ............................. 342-3053Charles Zonicle ................ 342-5005
or 342-5011Shannas Cove .................... 354-4249
RENTAL CARS:New Bight Car Rentals ... 342-3014Gilbert’s Car Rental ....... 342-3011Newbold’s Car Rental ..... 342-5041
SNORKELINGAsk the front desk about snorkel-ing sites.Greenwood Beach Resort ............................. 342-3053Pigeon Cay ......................... 354-5084Fernandez Bay ................... 342-3043
TOURSOmar Stubbs .................. 354-5077, 464-6380Harry’s Bus Tours Como Hill ..................... 342-5090Jeffrey Smith........................ 342-2029
WEDDINGSYou can’t make a better choice for a destination wedding than Cat Island. Our clear sky, powdery white sand and crystal-blue waters make the perfect setting for your big day.
Wedding PlannersPigeon Cay ......................... 354-5084Fernandez Bay ................... 342-3043Greenwood Beach Resort ............................. 342-3053Island HopInn .................... 342-2100
diningEnjoy dinner at Halvorson’s House
Rake n Scrape
North Cat IslandOrange Creek .........................................OCThe Lot .......................................................TLArthur’s Town........................................... ATZion Hill ................................................... ZHBonamy Town ........................................... BTDumfries ..................................................... DBenett’s Harbour .....................................BH
Central Cat IslandRoakers.........................................................RThe Bluff .................................................... TBCaireys ......................................................... CGaitors ......................................................... GIndustrious Hill ......................................... IHStephenson ................................................. StCove ...........................................................CoHarts Bay...................................................HBTea Bay ....................................................... TBKnowles ........................................................K
South Cat IslandSmith’s Bay ................................................. SBFernandez Bay ...........................................FBNew Bight .................................................NBOld Bight .................................................. OBDouds .......................................................... DMoss Town ............................................... MTMcQueens.................................................McDevils Point ..............................................DPBain Town .................................................. BTDeep South............................................... DSZonicle Hill .............................................. ZHPort Howe ...................................................... PH
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Fire Island SunriseIngredients:1 oz white rum1 oz vodka1 oz orange juice1 oz sweet and sour mixdash of cranberry juiceDirections:In a glass filled with ice, add rum and vodka, then add sweet and sour mix and orange juice. Stir then add cranberry juice when serving.
Great House - Henry Hawkins Armbrister believed to have been built in the 1760’s. Incidents of ill will between slaves and their owners, lead to property destruction and physical threats. Among these incidences was the burning of the Great House of Henry Hawkins Armbrister in New Bight.
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Indulge yourself at Shanna’s Cove Beach
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marinasBahamian Johnny CakeIngredients:2 cups four5 tsp baking powder3/4 tsp salt1/2 cup sugar1 stick margarine1 cup milkDirections:Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mix all dry ingredients together. Add milk and oil to dry mixture and blend well. Pour into 8 inch square pan. Bake 35 minutes un-til slightly brown on top. Serve hot or cold with margarine, honey or preserves.
About Cat Island
Have lunch on the beach at Shanna’s Cove Restaurant
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from the beach, close enough to smell the salt from the sea. You will be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves and soothed by the palm trees when the breeze cools the evening... So come gaze at the stars, swim in the sea, and enjoy the peace at Pigeon Cay.
Pilot Harbour Beach Resort (OB) ..... 342-4117Sammy T’s Resort (BH) ....354-6009Sea Spray Hotel (OC) ....... 354-4116
Shannas Cove (OC) ........... 354-4249Our cottages offer privacy amid tropical gardens and are only seconds away from the beach, each is equipped with A/C, Coffeemaker, Refrigerator, TV, Safe, Hairdryer and a Queen size bed facing the most beautiful beach on Cat Island. Your wake up call will be the singing birds and the sound of the waves.Each cottage has their own porchto savor your first coffee in the morning before you enjoy breakfast inside or on the restaurant veranda overlooking the magnifiecent Bay of Shannas. Home made bread, fresh fruits........Take a break at lunchtime and enjoy the variety of snacks.
Hawk’s Nest Resort & Marina (HN) .. 342-7050With a 4-star rating, Hawk’s Nest Resort & Marina is a tropical beach-front paradise on the southern tip of Cat Island. Pictured above is our 3 Bedroom rental. Call for details.
Island HoppInn (FB) ........... 342-2100Lake View Motel (ZH) ....... 342-5090Landing Bay (OC) ............... 354-4116
Orange Creek Inn (OC) ... 354-4110Located at the center of island hap-penings, we can accomodates from couples up to a mid-size group. We offer 16 clean, spacious rooms with hands-on service and a smile.
Pigeon Cay Beach Club ..... 354-5084For the traveller looking for a remote paradise, Pigeon Cay Beach Club is ideal. We are located one mile off the main road, in the northern end of Cat Island, near the settlement of The Bluff.All of our cottages are steps away
Beachside
North Bain Town
Orange Creek The Lot
Zion Hill Bonamy Town
Benett’s Harbour
Dumfries
Roakers The Bluff
Cairey’s
Gaitor’s
Industrious Hill
Stephenson
Cove
Hart’s Bay Hill
Tea Bay
Knowles Village
Smith’s Bay
New Bight
Old Bight
Moss Town
Doud’s
McQueen’s
Devil’s Point
Bain Town Port Howe
Zonicle Hill
Arthur’s Town
Fernandez Bay
Bird Point
Smokey Point
Flamingo Point Grape Point
Man of War Point
Alligator Point
Hawks Nest Point
Frankford Point
Columbus Point
The Hermitage Mt. Alvernia, Como Hill
The Healing Hole
Winding Bay
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Exuma Sound Bank of The Bahamas
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Crooked Island Passage
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Grand Bahama
Abaco
Spanish Wells
Harbour Island
Eleuthera
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San Salvador
Rum Cay
Long Island
Crooked Island
Acklin’s Island
Great Inagua
Little Inagua
Mayaguana
Ragged Island
New Providence
Berry Islands
Location: 100,000 sq. miles stretching from Bimini in the north going southeast in the AtlanticOcean to Great InaguaCapital: NassauTime: Eastern TimePopulation: 329,500 peopleHistory: Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492 in San Salvador. The Bahamas became a crown colony of Britain in 1717. Slavery abolished in 1838. Gained Independence in 1973.Political System: StableJuly 10th 1973 (Independence Day). Government: Governor General, Prime Minister and a parliament rules The BahamasEconomy: Main Industry: Tourism, Second Industry: Offshore Banking.
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Quick Island FactsArea: 48 miles long by 1-4 milesat widest point 6th largest island in The BahamasHighest Point: 206ftLocation: 300 miles from FloridaPopulation: 1600 people
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ART GALLERIESAnderson Art Designs (PH) ............ 455-0338
BAKERIESOlive’s Bakery (NB) .......................... 342-3134Alnor’s Bake Shop (OB)................... 342-4134
BEAUTY SALONS & FASHIONCharmaine’s VarietyFashion & Beauty Supplies ............... 342-3004Jazzy’s Beauty Salon (OB) ................ 342-4107Divine’s Beauty Salon ....................... 354-4040Hot Spot Fashion & Beauty Supply ............................ 354-2078Lynn’s Fashion & Beauty Supplies .............................. 354-4151
CUSTOMSSeymour’s Custom Service (SB) .... 342-2130
DAY CARE CENTERSPrecious Jewels .................................. 342-2245
FOOD & VARIETY STORESNew Bight Food Market .................. 342-3011Deep South Supermarket ................ 342-5090V&E Seafood & Meat Mart .............. 342-5151Alvernia Foods ................................... 342-2042C&S General Store ........................... 342-5125Orange Creek .................................... 354-4110Pilot Harbour ..................................... 342-4117Sanchea (NB) ..................................... 342-3237Vanny’s ................................................. 428-2406Neighbourhood Con. Store (K) ..... 342-6016
GENERAL STORESH&W Enterprises Ltd ...................... 354-1013
HARDWARE STORESTarget Hardware ............................... 354-4001MLR Hardware (NB) ........................ 342-2122C&S Farm Supply and Hardware ........................................ 342-5125Pass me Not (OB) ............................ 342-4132
INSURANCEResponse Insurance .......................... 342-2190
LAUNDROMATSThe Pilot Harbour Laundromat ..... 342-4117Dorsett Laundromat & Steam Pressing................................. 342-2158Orange Creek .................................... 354-4110
LIQUORTwo Corners Bar & Liquor Store ................................... 342-3169Lonesome Me Liquor Store ............ 354-2173Neighbourhood Wines & Spirits ..........................342-6016Gilbert’s Liquor (NB) .........................342-3011
MARINE GASFavor’s Service Station (OB) .............342-4107New Bight Service Station 9NB) ......................
OFFICE SUPPLIESC.I.G Office & School Supplies ........342-2190
PROPANEOrange Creek ......................................354-4110New Bight Service Station (NB) ......342-3014
REAL ESTATEDamianos (Gambier Bluff) ................424-9193
SEAFOOD Hester Fish ...........................................342-7102
SERVICE STATIONSNew Bight Service Station (NB) ......342-3014Favor’s Service Station (OB) .............342-4107New Day Plaza .....................................342-5171
SHIPPING COMPANIESG & G Shipping ....................................423-3691
STRAW WORKBetty’s Designs (The Bluff0 ...............354-1013Teddie May Bain’s Straw WorkMrs. Rolle’s Straw Works (The Lot)Mrs. Larrimor’s Straw WorksRhonda King, Shell Work & Souvenirs .................342-5090Minerva Thompson Straw Hat .........354-5077Emily .......................................................354-4085
WATER DEPOTDeep South (ZH) ................................342-5023Oasis .......................................................................
Apple Tree Inn (TB) ........... 354-1001Bridge Inn (NB) .................. 342-3014
Boggie Pond Village (AT) ... 354-2215Offering GREAT BAHAMIAN FOOD, Bar & Restaurant. Com-plimentary pick up & drop off to Arthur’s Town Airport. We offer a 2 bedroom room with 2 double beds , AC, Cable TV, Kitchenette and sitting area. Our single rooms have a queensize bed, AC, private bath. Our lodge is 10 mins walking distance from the beach and the airport. We are open year round and offer good deals off season. We invite you to come spend your Cat Island visit with us.Club Paradise (TCove) ..... 342-8053Cookie House (TL) ........... 354-2027Cutlass Bay Club (PH)....... 342-5053
Fernandez Bay Village (FB) 342-3043Established 1980, this family runned resort is well known for it’s informal atmosphere and personal service. Fifteen ocean front villas are strung along a cozy mile of sugary beach, nestled among the whispering Ca-surina pines and blooming Hibiscus. Dinners are relaxed candle lit affairs on the beach terrace around a blaz-ing bon fire. The beachfront tiki-bar runs on the honor system. Guests keep track of their own libations. Fernandez Bay is definitely a place to relax and de-stress, so pack comfort-ably, casual clothing, plenty of bathing suits and an evening cover up. As one guest succinctly put it, “Visiting Fernandez Bay is like visiting good friends and staying in thier guest house, out-island style!”
Gilbert’s Inn (NB) ............... 342-3011Clean and spacious, this eight (8) room complex is located about 3 miles from the airport. They have rental cars and a grocery store just across the street.
Greenwood Beach Resort (PH) ......... 342-3053Not far away from the hustle and bustle of Nassau, but far away from it all set amidst an atmosphere of tranquility and style. Enjoy your open-air breakfast on the beach-front; explore the Bahamas the
way they used to be. Go diving or snorkeling on coral reefs or laze in a hammock in the afternoon breeze under swaying palm trees. Relax with your evening cocktail at the freshwa-ter pool, and be prepared for a tasty surprise in the cozy dining-room after the sunset. Forget about the outside world!
Halvorson House Villa Resort (AT) ........... 359-9500These villa offer a cozy and comfort-able atmosphere. Each bedroom has a separate spacious living room and a full bath. All of the villas are steps away from the beach and have their own deck. So for a family-friendly vacation come to Halvorson House.
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South Cat Island AttractionsThe Healing PondFor centuries this has been known to the lo-cals as the healing pond. Its located North of Port Howe.
Little Winding Bay & Big Winding BayThis location has been made accessible through two natural hiking trails. There are also three spectacular colonial ruins from plantation days to be visited.
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Tail Winds Resort (OC).... 354-4243Located at the Northern end of Cat Island, at Shanna’s Cove. We have daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Each of our four (4) Villas sleeps 2 people and is steps away from our private beach.
Twin Palm Beach Resort (NB)......... 342-3108
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New Bight Service Station
Gilbert’s Inn
Yardies Rest., Bar & Conch Stand
Pigeon Cay
Orange Creek Inn & Foodstore
Shanna’s CoveTail Winds
Alnor’s Bake Shop
Hawk Nest Marina
GreenwoodBeach Resort
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