| The Abaco Islands comprise a group of small | | | | you are in for a double pleasure. Whether a |
| islands in the Bahamas. Though it may be less | | | | double pleasure or not your trip to Abaco |
| popular than the Grand Bahama or New | | | | Islands is a fruitful one. |
| Providence Island, Great Abaco Island's | | | | |
| wonderful national parks and natural reserves | | | | Another place worth mentioning is the Pelican |
| make it just as much as vacation paradise as | | | | Cays National Park. Known as an underwater |
| the more famous islands. Abaco Islands might | | | | reserve comprises many different species of |
| be another ideal vacation paradise in | | | | marine life. With a total area of |
| Bahamas. | | | | approximately 2,000 acres and comprising a |
| | | | large number of underground caves, coral |
| Attracted by the luxuriant vegetation bird | | | | reefs, miniature islands and small bays, it |
| lovers will most willing to stay in the Abaco | | | | is a paradise to visit. Divers will enjoy the |
| National Park. The park spans 20,500 acres of | | | | beauty of this park all day long. |
| land, 5,000 of which are covered by the pine | | | | |
| forests where the bird likes to live. The | | | | If you're tired of relatively big park, you |
| park is home to many different species of | | | | might like to visit Fowl Cay in Hope Town. |
| birds, including the Bahama Parrot. It was | | | | This is another smaller nature reserve of |
| founded in 1994 primarily to serve as a | | | | particular interest to those who like diving |
| protective environment for this endangered | | | | and snorkeling. Another activity suitable in |
| species. | | | | this surrounding is boating tours. It's |
| | | | available for charter, so you'll have the |
| There are many other species of birds to be | | | | chance to sail in this superb setting. |
| found here. For example, the West Indies | | | | |
| Woodpecker, Warblers, doves, and four species | | | | It is obvious that the Bahamian government |
| of Flycatchers. With so many different | | | | takes nature preservation quite seriously. |
| species of birds singing and flying around | | | | There seems an gradual increase in protecting |
| you, just imagine how wonderful the world is? | | | | the environment and also making sure that the |
| It's not just belong to humans alone, but to | | | | activities offered to the tourists are not |
| other beings as well. | | | | harmful to the environment. The efforts have |
| | | | prevented the extinction of some endangered |
| For bird lovers you might want to make a trip | | | | species and also enhance the eco-friendliness |
| to Marsh Harbor. This tranquil resort village | | | | of the tourist industry here. |
| is often visited by flocks of loud and | | | | |
| colorful tropical birds. Pretty sure you'll | | | | As a result of careful planning and |
| not regret coming here. Don't forget to visit | | | | organization from the government, Abaco |
| the Loyalist Memorial Sculpture Garden, birds | | | | Islands became a true paradise for the |
| are also frequent guests here. So if you are | | | | visitor in Bahamas. |
| a history buff in addition to a birdwatcher, | | | | |