Cat Island...It's Not Just for Cats!

by Carrie Roberts




Kayaking off Cat Island

Kayaking off Cat Island

The Bahamas are a great choice for families. Just a short flight off the Florida coast, they have miles of pristine beaches, turquoise waters that are so clear it seems you can see forever and the people are laid back and welcoming.

We have visited three of the 200+ islands that make up the Bahamas while filming for our series, Travel With Kids (more info at www.TravelWithKids.tv).

Providence Island is home to Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, and while it has large resorts, nightlife, and duty free shopping, we tend to like to get a bit more off the beaten path.

Grand Bahama has a good mix of activities and deserted beaches, but our favorite is Cat Island. It's a bit harder to get to, but worth the extra effort. We stayed at Fernandez Bay Village and had the beach almost entirely to ourselves. We kayaked and snorkeled all day and found crabs and played pirates at night. The lack of TV and telephones in the rooms gave us the chance to really bond as a family. And there were other families there to share the experience. Overall, it was one of the best family vacations we've had.




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Cat Island...It's Not Just for Cats!

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by: Melanie

Thanks for your GREAT review! The Bahamas is a great place to visit - there is so much to do there!

We used to go there to go scuba diving when I was a teenager with my parents - some of the best dives ever - including a shark and dolphin dive!

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