Cat Island | _ | | _ | | | Untainted by tourism, Cat Island lies 325 miles southeast of Miami and is
some 48 miles long and 4 miles wide, looking like a fish hook. The island
is named after the pirate Arthur Catt, and has one of the best climates in
the Bahamas. Rolling hills and lush green forests characterize the island and
it's also the location of Mount Alvernia, at 206 feet the highest point in the
Islands of the Bahamas. Cat Island has miles and miles of deserted beaches
on both coasts beautiful for relaxing and exploring. | | | _ | | _ | | | Arthur's Town, in the north, is the island's major hub. It's also the boyhood
home of legendary actor Sidney Poitier. He has many relatives still living on
the island, including a few amazing look-alikes. Poitier shares memories of
his childhood home in his book This Life.
A straight asphalt road leads from the north to the south of the island. Along
the way, you can select your own beach -- and chances are you'll have complete
privacy. These beaches offer an array of watersports, and visitors can go
swimming or snorkeling at several places. Fernandez Bay is a
fit-for-a-postcard white-sand beach set against a turquoise blue sea and lined
with casuarina trees. The island's north shore is wild and untamed. Boating
and diving are among the main reasons to go to Cat Island, and diving lessons
are available for novices. | | | | | | |
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