Abaco Bahamas Boat Rental

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:15:29 +0000

For a great time on the water, rent a boat on Abaco Island in the Bahamas. Take command of your own power or sailboat in Marsh Harbour Abaco, Bahamas and cruise Abaco sound which stretches 20 miles north and 20 miles south making this one of the few places where the average person can get a taste of salt water in a safe and friendly location.

Many rental companies operate out of Marsh Harbour, which has a beautiful natural harbor where all the rental companies are located. The waters are calm and safe as Abaco sound is protected by a long string of barrier islands which make the inside calm and peaceful most of the time.
The closest and easiest is a short cruise from Marsh Harbour to Elbow Cay where Hopetown is located. Hopetown is a perfect natural harbor with a very small entrance that opens up into a large anchorage that is usually full of boats riding on their moorings. The shore in the harbor is lined with dock after dock belonging to the local houses and business. Upon entering just keep to the left and you will come to the government dock where you may dock for free while visiting the delightful village of Hopetown. If you chose, you many dock at one of the several restaurants that are on the water while you are dining. You can usually leave your boat there while you take a walk around the town. Remember to take a few photos of the famous Hopetown Lighthouse or if you have time, climb to the top for a fantastic 360 degree view of the Abaco sound, the harbour and Atlantic Ocean in the distance.

After leaving Hopetown Harbour entrance just keep left and follow the coastline south to Tahiti Beach for a swim on one of the most photographed beaches in all the Bahamas. The beach here is lined with extremely tall coconut palms reminiscent of the south pacific islands of Tahiti.

From here it is a short ride back to Marsh Harbour where your hotel room will be waiting. You will have the satisfaction of completing a day on the water as Captain.

By: Kenneth Rissler

El Salvador and Its New Tourist Industry

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:33:10 +0000

The Republic of El Salvador is supposed to be the Land of the Precious Things. It is located right in the middle of Honduras and Guatamala in Central America.

Ever since the Salvadoran government began focusing on bringing in more income through tourists, the county’s tourism has industry has began to expand.

Most of the people who come to El Salvador on holiday are from North America or Europe. It draws them here on holiday because of its beaches, party scene and ofcourse the exotic cuisine of this region.

Though there aren’t many natural monuments or historical buildings, the place has its own charm that appeals to visitors who are warmly welcomed by the locals.

San Jacinto Mountain is a popular destination with holiday makers. This spectacular mountain that will have every visitor gaping, and looking around in amazement since it gives a complete 360 degree view of the town below.

The cable car ride is popular up to the top of the mountain. It is said that when you go on the cable car for the first time that you are as near to nature as possible as you soar into the skies as the clouds and nature pass you by.

A drive south of El Salvador will lead you to Panchimalco, which is filled with Pancho Indians. These are people who have descended from the Pipil Tribes and continue living their life the tribal way. Watch how they go about daily chores, and their traditional attire, style of cooking and living life.

This is where the festival de la Flores takes place every year, and if you are lucky enough, you could witness the wide range of colours and flowers filling every inch of space around here. Panchimalco has been nominated as the tenth most popular place in El Salvador which tourists enjoy visiting and spending time in.

If you like Colonial Churches then you can get away from the city life and visit some of the magnificent colonial churches around El Salvador. The most renowned being the St Ignatius Loyola, which was once the shrine of Virgin of Guadalupe. It has a very decorative Spanish colonial frontage that gives it a royal elegant appearance.

Joya de Ceren is a world heritage site with a Mayan village that has been preserved under layers of volcanic ashes. A group of farmers used to live here around 900 BC, and they all evacuated with the volcanic eruption that lead to loss of many families. If you love history, you could travel further up to San Andres , which is where these Mayan farmers originated from.

Central and South America is very popular for its coffee. So, it is not a surprise that El Salvador too has its share of coffee plantations. If you walk towards Juayua, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee will scintillate your senses, drawing you towards the coffee breweries.

It is in this small town that the Annual Food festival takes place, drawing crowds from all over the country. Food, music, performances and attractions are all in store for the visitor, which is a feast for our soul and body, making it very popular amongst tourists.

By: Andy Gibson

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Abaco Bahamas Boat Rental

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