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