Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2016 | Page 71
The Abacos | Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
THE BAHAMAS. ROMANTIC GETAWAYS.
The Abacos are a group of islands and cays that form a 120-mile–long chain stretching over 650 square miles. The coastlines are scalloped with bays, coves and protected harbors that feature full-service marinas and resorts. Great Abaco Island and Little Abaco serve as the “mainland.” Marsh Harbour has a lively downtown area with all city amenities. Treasure Cay boasts miles of pristine beaches, including one of the top 10 beaches in the world. Elbow Cay and Green Turtle Cay are old English loyalist settlements, where you’ll find beautifully preserved colonial architecture with a touch of Bahamian pastels, of course. And Guana Cay is famous for Sunday barbecues atop the island’s tall sand dune, which overlooks a magnificent 7-mile–long beach. The Abacos are perfect for inspiring romance. You are never far from the ocean, no matter where you are, and can usually get a glimpse of a beach from your room. Places to stay include quaint cottages nestled among coconut palms, deluxe hotels and romantic villas with your own private pool. Numerous activities are available to you - on and off the water. THE ABACOS. ROMANTIC GETAWAYS.