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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Marsh Harbour, Abaco

Marsh Harbour, Abaco to Ft. Lauderdale

Where to Stay

Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour
P.O. Box AB-20669 . Marsh Harbour . The Abacos
(800) 468-4799 . (242) 367-2158 . (242) 367-2819
www.AbacoResort.com . info@abacoresort.com

We've blended the relaxed, laid back attitude of the Out Islands with the most breathtaking waterfront location you can imagine.

The Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour is located in Marsh Harbour amid 52 acres of lushly landscaped gardens and features 76 oceanfront rooms and six private 2 bedroom cottages with fully equipped kitchens.

All of the accommodations include air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, coffee and coffee maker, hairdryers, mini-refrigerator, and private patio or balcony. The resort's Boat Harbour is the largest marina in the Bahamas, accommodating the most serious yachtsmen with 200 protected slips.

Getting there:
Fly into Marsh Harbour Airpot and take a taxi to the resort.($10 for 2 people, $3 each additional person)

Abaco Inn
. Elbow Cay . The Abacos
(800) 468-8799 . (242) 366-0133 . (242) 366-0133
www.abacoinn.com . info@abacoinn.com

The inn offers guests 12 recently refurbished rooms, private bath and hammock. Eight one-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, private deck, one two-bedroom suite with two baths & kitchenette. From the informal club house lounge which serves elegant dinners, tropical lunches, and leisurely breakfasts, guest have a view of the breaking surf in front of the gazebo next to the Atlantic Ocean.

The Proprietors offer their guests a warm leisurely "away from it all - Barefoot Elegance" atmosphere. A variety of activities are available, fishing, boating, sailing, swimming, diving, snorkeling. The Inn is just 2 miles from the 18th Century seafaring village of Hope Town and the historic Elbow Cay Lighthouse.

Getting there:
Fly into Marsh Harbour airport and take a taxi to ferry dock ($12 for two people and $3 each additional person) then ferry to Hope Town($10 per person)

Different of Abaco
P.O. Box AB-20092 . Marsh Harbour . The Abacos
(800) 688-4752 . (242) 366-2150 . (242) 327-8152
www.differentofabaco.com . nettie@differentofabaco.com

This naturalist's dream, where people can recreate their souls and be close to the earth, consists of 8 air-conditioned rooms with twin beds, ceiling fans, and screened porches facing a lake dotted with aquatic birds.

There is also a brand new ten-suite hotel with high ceiling fans, on an 8 mile beach with verandas over looking the lap pool, Jacuzzi, beach, and Lucayan village huts. An angler's paradise, they offer 10 bonefishing skiffs and 2 reef fishing boats to fish Cherokee Sounds Flats and the Marls (over 300 square feet of producing flats).

Beachcomb and find beautiful sea, sand and sun. Wander trails to find rare birds and native plants. Bonefish with top local guides, snorkel in nearby reefs. Treat yourself to an outdoor massage or spa treatment, explore the gardens, and sun on the pool jacuzzi decks. Refresh lakeside with a cool island drink and try out the fine art of hammoking. Escape to our natural paradise hideaway, because whichever activities you indulge in, you will be sure to feel at home with a Different twist.

Getting there:
Fly into Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH) and take a taxi to resort.

Guana Seaside Inn
Crossing Bay . Marsh Harbour . The Abacos
Res: 877-681-3091 . T: 242 365 5106 . F: 242 365 5146
www.guanaseaside.com . info@guanaseaside.com

Less than 200 miles from Florida's coast, and 45 minutes from Marsh Harbor by ferry, Guana Seaside is a casual beach-front Inn and restaurant located on the Sea of Abaco. A poolside bar (literally STEPS away from the water's edge), fresh water swimming pool, 2 powder-sand beaches, bonefishing, snorkeling, diving, and boating are just a sampling of what the Inn has to offer.

A dock & boat moorings are available to boaters. The Inn's guest rooms surround a landscaped courtyard. Full-service dining is available for dinner in the air conditioned Hibiscus Dining Room, while the Courtyard Bar & Grill offers guest a relaxed atmosphere for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A 2-bedroom privately owned cottage is also available for rental complete with spectacular ocean views from all rooms.
Arrangements for charter boats, day trips, scuba diving and fishing can be made in advance of your stay by calling our front desk: 242 365 5106.


Getting there:
Fly into Marsh Harbor (MHH) and take taxi to ferry dock. Take ferry to Guana Cay. Pickup by Inn Van.

Hope Town Harbour Lodge
Hope Town Elbow Cay . The Abacos
(800) 316-7844 . (242) 366-0095 . (242) 366-0286
www.hopetownlodge.com . harbourlodge@abacoinet.com

The Lodge is a snorkelers' and beach lovers' paradise. Ideally situated on a beautiful Atlantic Ocean beach, their tropically landscaped acres are protected by a live coral reef. Guests delight in walking through the garden-pool area for a swim over a live coral reef just 30 feet off the beach. Here they may see brain and Elkhorn corals, seafans, reef fish of all sizes and descriptions, and even an occasional dolphin or turtle between the reef and beach at high tide. There are 20 newly renovated rooms, each with A/C and ceiling fans, and spacious deck.

Getting there:
Fly into Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH) and take the taxi to ferry dock ($12 for 2 people, $3 each additional person). Take ferry to Hope Town (Adults one-way $10, children $5; Adults same day roundtrip $15, children $8).

Lofty Fig Villas
. Marsh Harbour . The Abacos
(800) 688-4752 . (242) 367-2681 . (242) 367-3385
loftyfig@mymailstation.com

The Lofty Fig features impeccably clean huse-keeping villas, a sparkling pool and is within a 5 min walk of Marsh Harbour's best restaurants, marinas, duty free stores, art galleries, boutiques and several rather unique drinking establishments. Features six rooms on topically landscaped grounds with two units in each building. Enjoy a small kitchen, dining area, queen bed, sofa and easy chair with private porches. Guests can rent a bicycle, scooter, car or boat.

Getting there:
Fly into Marsh Harbour Abaco Airport (MHH) and take a taxi to resort ($10 for 2 people, $3 each addtional person).

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