My Island Home in Abaco, The Bahamas
June 15th, 2009
My home in the Northern Bahamas chain of islands known as The Abacos, boasts the naturally protected waters of The Sea of Abaco, the deep royal blue of the Atlantic Ocean and dozens of offshore cays covering over 130 square miles of crystalline turquoise waters.. Situated just 180 miles east of Palm Beach, Florida, the Abacos are a haven to yachtsmen, nature lovers, divers and fishing enthusiasts. Referred to as the “Sailing Capital of the World”, Abaco features excellent, fully-serviced marinas, dive shops, fishing guides and boats for hire.
Boating is, in part, the life blood of Abaconians, as the local Bahamian residents are known. Most own at least one vessel and use their boats as daily transportation to and from the various cays, much as other world citizens use their automobiles. On any given weekend you will find Abaconians gathering on secluded island beaches, accessed only by boat, celebrating the bounty of the sea and a lifestyle compared to none. Joining the “local” folk in similar scenes, are our second home owners, some who also use their boats as their sole method of transport. And, of course, we have our visitors who are drawn to Abaco by our spectacular boating experience.
For our visitors there are over a dozen excellent boat rental agencies to choose from. These agencies offer boats of all sizes, from 18’ Whalers to 26’ Paramounts and Scorpions. In addition, there are sailboat charter companies, including The Moorings, which has bases of operation all over the world.
Whether renting a run about or chartering a 40 foot catamaran, you can spend seemingly endless days on the water, always in sight of land, visiting our quaint settlements, sunning on secluded beaches, or snorkeling in the Pelican Land & Sea Park, one of the world’s loveliest small reefs. The list of delights of cruising our waters is endless!
Properties boasting water frontage, some with docks, are in high demand and can be found reasonably priced starting in the upper $300’s. When our visitors consider the laid back life style of Abaco and our stunning natural environment, purchasing a vacation home is quite frequently the next logical step. With so many islands in the Abaco chain to choose from, searching for the ideal island getaway is an adventure for both the Realtor® and buyer. Each island, or “cay” as they are known, has its own character and touring these islands with us is always an outing to be remembered!
Come, let me Guideyouhome2thebahamas and experience tropical living as you have always dreamt it should be.
Contact me at mroberts@bahamasrealty.bs and/or take a look at our properties at www.bahamasrealty.bs.
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Molly Roberts
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