Suggested 14 day itinerary - Bahamas

[lesliehand]

Hi - we have a group that is going 14 nights out of Nassau. A couple of the folks need to fly from *somewhere* back to Nassau around day 10. The group is thinking about heading to Abacos, but open to suggestion and would also like Itinerary suggestions for Exumas. What would be a good itinerary that would allow for a flight back to Nassau on day 10 for some, while the others finish out the full 14 night intinerary?

We all did Exumas not that long ago.... Is it even worth going to Abacos post hurricane yet?

[CarlF]

I would repeat the north part of the Exumas and then go to Cat Island and Eleuthera which are never mobbed like the Exumas or Abacos. There are morning flights out of both of those to Nassau that connect to US flights. No need to make reservations until a couple of days before the flight when you'll know where you'll be.

Skip Cat Island if there's a chance of a west wind as there aren't safe harbors but in a prevailing easterly just pull up to the beach and drop anchor. New Bight is especially fun with a grocery store and several restaurants. You can climb the "hill" to the famous monastery ruin. Hidden Treasures is my favorite restaurant. Tables right on the sand. You'll never forget the fresh made Mango Daiquiris. Cat Island farmers grow huge quantities of tomatoes and fruit for export so you eat well.

Eleuthera has three airports with flights. In the south an excellent marina resort at Cape Euethra Resort or go around the point to Rock Sound with many restaurants and grocery store. Beautiful Governor's Harbor is your next stop with some great restaurants and shopping. In the north, Spanish Wells is worth several days either in the excellent marina or a mooring.

[chris mac]

One day across to spanish wells or royal harbour. Then make your way thru current cut and explore eluthera.
It's a great island that's very diverse and has less boats competing for anchorages.
It would be a fun 2 weeks, but is very different than exumas or abacos