IT’S BETTER IN THE BAHAMAS

CAT ISLAND, "PRISTINE"

BY CLAY LARROY

Do you feel like it is time for a short vacation? The Caribbean is a wonderful vacation destination. Once you decide to travel, how good you plan the trip will help you feel comfortable and be comfortable at your destination. Not only will you feel less anxiety before the trip, but you can rest assured that once you arrive where you're going you will have a good understanding of what's going on there.  When you need to plan a vacation contact me!

CAT ISLAND

Pristine is the perfect word to describe Cat Island. From the weather to the water to the sand, every inch is breathtaking. Its untouched landscape is perfect for those looking to explore the island’s natural beauty, while its laid-back environment provides a unique destination to relax and unwind. And with 50 miles of rolling hills, endless nature trails and the eight-mile Pink Sand Beach, visitors can choose to do everything or absolutely nothing at all.

Untainted and unspoiled, there is much to be discovered on Cat Island. Named after the infamous pirate, Arthur Catt, the island runs deep with history and culture. Its 150 square miles of natural landscape offer every traveler a rich Bahamian experience. You’ll find the plot of land where Sir Sidney Poitier’s boyhood home once stood. You’ll also discover the birthplace of The Bahamas’ indigenous rake and scrape music, along with numerous myths and folklore that still hold a place in Bahamian culture today. The island is also home to one of the best climates in The Bahamas. Its location near the Tropic of Cancer means temperatures range from the mid-60s in the short winters to the high-80s in the summer, which make it perfect for getting out and exploring Cat Island’s untouched landscape and rich history.

THINGS TO DO

Deveaux Mansion

In the Port Howe area of Cat Island, see the ruins of an 18th-century plantation at Deveaux House mansion. In its glory days it was given to Colonel Andrew Deveaux in 1783 for protecting Nassau from Spanish invasion and occupation.

Hermitage on Mt Alvernia

A great place to get away from it all, Mount Alvernia on Cat Island is the highest hill in The Bahamas. At 206 feet high it gives a full 360 panoramic view of the island with its lovely and almost never-ending pink and white sand beaches. The medieval style Hermitage that sits pituresquely on the summit was built in 1939 by Father Jerome 

Fernandez Bay Village Beach

Located just North of the settlement of New Bight, at Fernandez Bay Village, this curvy tree lined white-sandy beach is contrasted by craggy ironshore that welcomes the spray of the surf.

Greenwood Beach Resort Beach

Located in Port Howe, just north of Columbus point near the southeast tip of Cat Island, eight miles of pink sand beach overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.

Island HoppInn's nearest beach

This secluded white sandy beach overlooks beautiful sunsets over Fernandez Bay, on the west coast of Cat Island.

New Bight Beach

The site of the annual Cat Island Regatta, New Bight Beach is a popular spot for locals, who have weekend dances and holiday picnics on the beach.

Old Bight Beach

Located in the village of Old Bight, this five miles of pure white sand is perfect for a quiet walk, a picnic, beach combing or just sunbathing.

Greenwood Dive Centre & Beach Resort

Cat Island is a diver's paradise. With more than twelve miles of unlimited wall diving sites along the southern coast alone, you'll soon see why Cat Island and Cat Island Dive Center are fast becoming THE name in SCUBA. We are affiliated with PADI and offer a complete certification course. Cat Island's southern wall begins at 50 ft and drops 

Hawk's Nest Resort & Marina

"Dive Cat Island" is an extraordinary amenity at Hawk's Nest Resort and Marina. We are a full service PADI Dive operation and have been since 2000. The Dive Shop is only a quarter of a mile south of the clubhouse and the dive sites are a stone's throw away from the shore. We take off around 10 am for a 2-tank dive every day.  

                                             

REFERENCE SITES

http://www.bahamas.com/islands/cat

http://www.bahamas.co.uk/bahamas-islands/cat-island

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