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Elbow Cay

Great Abaco Island
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Islands
Activities: Walking
Description: Island best known for the friendliness of its residents and its candy-cane-colored lighthouse.
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Brampton, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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If you are planning a trip to the Abaco Islands you must visit Elbow Cay and Hope Town. A georgeous loyalist village with plenty of shops, restaurants, beaches and bars to poke around. Plus the lighthouse, Tahiti Beach, White Sound and the views from Taloo Point are spectacular. More

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Hope Town, Elbow Cay
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

I loved it soo much, I moved here. Beautiful beaches, friendly people, great weather and all around a cute island! More

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virginia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Plenty to do here for a week or two. Very friendly. You will know everyone by the end of the week! More

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Gatlinburg, TN
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

Hope Town, on Elbow Cay, is one of the most relaxed places that I have ever been. It is a picture of tranquility. Nice little shops and restaurants line the narrow streets along with picturesque little cottages. I love the fact that it is a pedestrian town, with no cars allowed. If you want to get away from it all,... More

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Bahamas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

I like everything, from the quaint rental homes to the great restaurants and beaches. It is not anything like south Florida for restaurants and shopping, this Cay is peaceful and relaxing. More

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pag125
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012
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what an extraordinary island, incomparable views, colorful cottages, crystal clear waters, spectacular weather. Get a golf cart, a bicycle and explore. Sunset at the Firefly and enjoy a good meal too. More

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Washington, DC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We just returned from a sailing vacation in the Abacos and one of our stops was Elbow Cay. Coming in by boat is a little dodgy - especially if you draw more than 5'. Let high tide be your friend. Hope Town is a gorgeous place to visit with a very relaxed pace of life. It's a place to put... More

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Lake Ozark, Missouri
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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Loved the hardly no cars. Golf carts. Driving on the opposite side. Friendly people. More

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Lake Ozark, Missouri
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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Our 3rd trip to Elbow Cay and can't wait to get back. The island is VERY clean, friendly and just a beautiful island. Get a golf cart and explore all you can, lots to see and lots of good food and drink. More

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Calgary, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

Love going to Elbow Cay and walking around the little shops in Hope Town. It's so quaint that you feel as though you are back in time. Hope Town was settled by British Loyalists seeking refuge in the American Revolution. Hope Town was founded in 1785. There's even a small museum in honor of those who settled and founded Hope... More

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