Travel Reference
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Bahamas Billfish South Abaco Championship
(
www.bahamasbillfish.com
)
Five days in
April chasing fish and a record or two.
Bahamas Billfish South Abaco Championship Stage 4
(
www.bahamasbillfish.com
) Six
days in June chasing Stage 4's record at Treasure Cay.
Goombay Summer Festival
Party, party, party at Marsh Harbour's Junkanoo Rush, which
runs June through July.
Abaco Regatta
(
www.regattatimeinabaco.com
) Held over a week in July, this great regatta
commences with the 'cheeseburger in paradise' pre-race party; festivities really jump off
after the final chew.
SLEEPING
Midrange accommodations in Marsh Harbour book up quickly, even in low season. Most
visitors only spend a night or two here before heading on to the cays, but if you're
looking for a long-term stay try
Abaco Real Estate Agency
(
242-367-2719;
www.abacobahamas.com
;
Bay St) .
Lofty Fig Villas
VILLAS $$
( 242-367-2681;
loftyfig.com
; Bay St; r from $120; ) This mini-village of
canary-bright duplexes works well for budget-minded travelers wanting to be close to the
harborside action. Villas, which cluster around a small pool and outdoor grill area, are big,
bright, airy and clean. Each has a small kitchen, flat panel TV and an open porch. Don't
doubt any helpful tips provided by the Fig's friendly owner, Sid. The man knows Abaco
and if he says it's cheaper to rent a car than hire a taxi to get to Treasure Cay, believe him.
Conch Inn Hotel & Marina
HOTEL $$
( 242-367-4000;
www.conchinn.com
;
Bay St; r $120; ) Yachties, divers and
cay-hoppers inevitably buzz past this queen bee during extended Abaco vacations. Adja-
cent to a busy marina, Curly Tails restaurant, Dive Abaco and the Great Guana Cay dock,
it's a well-situated gateway for exploring. Mid-sized rooms have white tile floors, wicker-
style furniture, a fridge and a coffee-maker.
Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour
RESORT $$$
( 242-367-2158;
www.abacobeachresort.com
; Bay St; r from $290; ) Down
a gated drive, Marsh Harbour's only resort sits on several fragrant acres of manicured hi-
