Flying to Treasure Cay (Marsh Harbor)

[Gulfstream 200]

"Abaco is not for sissies" is true. If your idea of a great trip is a poolside meal at the Atlantis, you will not like the Abacos. On the other had, if you love the water, fishing, snorkeling, diving, beach, boating, and just need to bring a t shirt, bath suit, sunglasses and flip flops, Abaco is for you. Shirts and shoes are optional in most restaurants.

Have fun and fly safe.

Very true!

If you are looking for a filthy Nassua all inclusive dump type place you will not like it here.

I have found the people on Abaco to be the most friendly and helpful I have ever met - anywhere in the islands.

 

[Hawker800]

Don't forget tip funds. Will be very helpful. Have fun.

 

[momalley81]

Are you talking about Abaco?

There are probably 5 restaurants within walking distance of the Abaco Beach Resort, a few of which are very good.

There is also great diving, snorkeling, etc...also Abaco is about as good as it gets for game/bonefishing. Boat rentals for self-exploring can be had for about $100/day.

No, I was referring to Treasure Cay- MYAT. I've done Marsh Harbour (MYAM) and it was great. Stayed at the big hotel/marina. Walked all over town, did some fishing and diving.

MYAT, OTOH, is a preplaned private development with one resort, restaurant, marina and a few shops and private homes. No fitness facilities or gym, spotty internet at best, and incredibly pricey by Bahamas standards. Unless you own a boat, or can cough up serious coin to charter one (we were there during a fishing tournament, and there were none to be found) you're pretty much SOL. Sit on the beach and drink $7 beers or $5 cokes. Better off getting a room in Marsh Harbour if you're there for more than 2 days.


That being said, I'd love to go there on vacation, but 6 days in July just didn't do it for me. That and my company's perdiem is laughable at best, barely covered lunch, so I'm sure that colored my perception as well.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Ahhhhh, gotcha.

I agree, MYAT sucks. The hotel/marina is 2 star at best and you are pretty much secluded there..I have stayed there on quick overnights (less than 24hrs) and thats about it. I will give them one thing, the beach is beautiful and quiet.

IMHO - WELL worth the 45min ride down to Marsh, where at least there is a choice of food/bars/ferrys to other places, etc..

and "Per Diem" anywhere outside Peoria, Illinois etc just makes it that much worse...