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Tarpum Bay

Eleuthera
Ranked #9 of 20 attractions in Eleuthera
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Resort Communities
Traveler Description:  Tarpum Bay is the former home of Mal Flanders, and Lord McMillan Hughes, premier artists whose work can still be seen hanging in various homes and... more »
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South Louisiana
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

There is a nice beach to walk and snorkel to swim just North of town. Nick brings his catch in from 3-5pm. Ask for the hogfish. 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
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

It is a small, quite, little beach town. Not much in the way of tourist attractions or accommodations. The beach is very nice and secluded. The nearest airport is Rock Sound. More

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north carolina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

Great place to go for that fresh catch for dinner. Also great for the fish fry every weekend and just a pretty little community to adventure in. More

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Blacksburg, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2011

Between 4 and 5 we wait for the fisherman to come in with today' s catch and we cook it up at home. It is DELICIOUS. There's not really much else to do there in my opinion. More

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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011

Gorgeous view while riding along the road next to the Caribbean. Picture perfect setting with the pier and the clear turquoise water. Went by the artists castle house but it was locked up so I'm not sure if he still lives there. Neat little town. Water was rough the day we came through so we didn't try any snorkeling. More

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Traverse City, Michigan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011
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Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera is a settlement located on the Caribbean side of the island. It is conveniently located mid island. Tarpum Bay has one of the main docks on the island where fishers sell their catch daily after one p.m. Snapper, crawfish, tuna, mahi mahi, conch are all available in the appropriate seasons. Tarpum Bay is the home of former... More

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Bend,OR
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 28, 2011
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What a quaint town. I love the winding road along the bay and all of the colorful buildings. Stopped by the dock and purchased snapper and grouper for dinner. Lovely. More

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Nassau
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2005
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We have just returned from the Bahamas, Eleuthera, Tarpum Bay where we stayed on the beach in a beachhouse called BahamasBay. It was delightfull, fully self-catering and we were completely left to ourselves. This was just what we wanted after busy city-life. We went for a swim every morning before breakfast and the fresh dip gave us unusually good appetites.... More

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