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A
Cat Island Bahamas Vacation
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by: Simon
Harris
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One
of the outer islands of the
Bahamas, Cat Island is a quiet
vacation destination for those
who are really looking to
relax. Among its varied
pleasures and activities, a
little exploration will turn
up a historical oddity or two
that add to the individual
character of the place.
Beautiful beaches in natural
settings welcome the nature
lover and peace seeker alike.
The Hermitage is a bit of an
historical oddity, fascinating
and strange. The hike up to
see this religious site will
take visitors through small
villages along beautiful
trails, full of island flora
and fauna. It is located at
the top of Mt. Alvernia, which
is 206 feet above the sea and
the highest point in the
Bahamas. The Hermitage itself
is made from the limestone of
the cliffs, with each piece
painstakingly extracted,
shaped and set by hand by the
Canadian mule-skinner turned
Anglican turned Roman Catholic
priest known as Father Jerome.
The Father built the structure
to scale, designed it to fit
his rather diminutive form.
Beloved by the island people,
the priest passed away in 1956
after reaching the ripe age of
80.
Other historical sites include
an Arawak cave, found at
Columbus point, and plantation
ruins, left over from the
islands efforts at joining the
worlds cotton growers. Deveaux
mansion was once the residence
of Andrew Deveaux of the US
Navy, who participated in the
1873 battles to get Nassau
back from Spain. Another well
known ruins is the remains of
the Ambrister plantation, near
Port Howe.
For those interested in water
sports, the Cat Island Dive
Center is the place to
contact. They operate out of
the Greenwood Beach Resort and
have a variety of diving and
snorkeling packages available,
and there are many fine areas
to explore, offering a wealth
of marine life and fascinating
geological formations. They
also have water sport
equipment to rent.
Cat Island is the sixth
largest island in the Bahamas,
and boasts extraordinary
beaches. There are literally
miles and miles of virtually
undisturbed beaches, where
swimming and relaxing can be
done in near complete privacy.
Fine meals can be had at
several locations on Cat
Island. Hawk's Nest Resort and
Marina serves a variety of
dishes, but among the best are
the fresh, grilled fish and
the roasted rack of lamb.
Fernandez Bay Village is the
place to go for creative and
delicious native dishes,
served either in the dining
room or a patio table by the
beach. Greenwood Beach
Resort's Bahaman cuisine is
complemented by their
marvelous breads, which are
baked every day.
Cat Island is an excellent
choice for vacationers who are
seeking a natural beach
experience, and enjoy a
peaceful and very laid-back
atmosphere. The island can be
explored at a leisurely pace,
which is a much better way to
enjoy the local flora and
fauna, as well as to enjoy the
local culture. Because it is
so much smaller in population
than many of the other
islands, it's easier to get a
real feel for the people and
their way of life. Cat Island
is an interesting place that
will make a lasting impression
on its guests.
About the Author
This article provided
courtesy of http://www.bahamas-holiday-guide.com
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