“Day-Tripping” listings
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ROBINSON CRUSOE/SANDY TOES DAY TRIP
On wild Rose Island, you can relax in a hammock, snorkel over coral reefs or enjoy the beach without a ton of other vacationers in your way. A lunch buffet is included. (07/2010)
Paradise Island Ferry Terminal
242-322-2606
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BLACK BEARD’S CAY
After a brief Caribbean cruise, your boat will deposit you on the white sand beaches of this tiny island. Once you’re settled and outfitted with snorkeling gear, you can feed stingrays (under the direction of trained staff, of course). (05/2010)
3 miles northwest of Nassau
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GREAT EXUMA ISLAND
Scuba dive, sail or kayak among the cays that extend north from this island. Many of them are so beautiful, they have been snapped up by movie and music stars like Johnny Depp, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. George Town, a historic seaport on Exuma packed with restaurants, markets and outfi tters, is also worth a visit. (03/2010)
139 miles southeast of Nassau by ferry
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HARBOUR ISLAND
On this tiny island just east of Eleuthera, the Caribbean Sea abuts miles of breathtaking pink sand beaches. Stray farther inland to visit Dunmore Town, home of Rock House restaurant and New England-style homes. Bahamas Fast Ferries provides service from Nassau. (01/2010)
60 miles northeast of Nassau by ferry
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DOLPHIN ENCOUNTERS
At this bottlenose dolphin habitat, you can swim with the friendly sea creatures or just watch them do funny tricks. Afterward, kick back with a cold glass of coconut water. (12/2009)
Blue Lagoon Island
242-363-1003
www.dolphinencounters.com
