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Head Straight to Crooked and Acklins Islands for a “Brotrip” in The Islands Of The Bahamas

Package Includes Three Full Days of Bonefishing, Kalik Beer and All Meals

NASSAU, The Bahamas – Oct. 12, 2009 – Who said a man cave couldn’t be on open water? Two exotic islands known to discerning travelers in The Islands Of The Bahamas are giving guys a new reason to head to their shores. Crooked Island and Acklins have lured fishers, divers and nature lovers for years and now properties are teaming up to offer the ultimate bro-bonding experience.

Through Dec. 30, 2009, with rates starting at $500 per person* per night, travelers can book the Acklins & Crooked Island Bonefishing Adventure package which includes:

• One welcome case of Kalik, the beer of The Bahamas (per room)
• Four nights in a air-conditioned, double occupancy room
• Three full days of bonefishing
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
• Complimentary use of kayaks, bicycles and other non-motorized water sports equipment
• Airport transfers

*Rates are inclusive of room tax and exclusive of guide gratuities. Starting rates may vary according to resort.

Acklins and Crooked Island are dotted with unusual rock formations, breathtaking beaches and colorful plant and animal life that have made them a best kept secret of divers, snorkelers and amateur ornithologists. Favored pastimes on these quiet islands include wading through shallow waters for bonefish; sunbathing on pristine beaches; exploring into caves; hiking nature trails; and bird watching.

Acklins and Crooked Island are accessible by both twice weekly scheduled flights via Pineapple Air (www.pineappleair.net) and a number of chartered flights. For a list of participating resorts and bonefishing lodges and to book the Acklins & Crooked Island Bonefishing Adventure package, visit www.Bahamas.com.

Life in the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas just keeps getting better. And it’s easy to see why. With world-class diving and fishing, miles of picture perfect beaches, and gorgeous turquoise water, visitors have the opportunity to do everything or nothing at all. From Exuma, Eleuthera and Abaco to exciting Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island, this tropical paradise is as culturally diverse as it is vibrantly beautiful. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. To purchase one-of-a-kind items and mementos from The Bahamas, visit www.eshopbahamas.com.
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“Brotrip” in The Islands Of The Bahamas

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Two exotic islands known to discerning travelers in The Islands Of The Bahamas are giving guys a new reason to head to their shores. Crooked Island and Acklins have lured fishers, divers and nature lovers for years and now properties are teaming up to offer the ultimate bro-bonding experience.

Through Dec. 30, 2009, with rates starting at $500 per person* per night, travelers can book the Acklins & Crooked Island Bonefishing Adventure package which includes:

• One welcome case of Kalik, the beer of The Bahamas (per room)
• Three full days of bonefishing
• Four nights in a air-conditioned, double occupancy room
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
• Complimentary use of kayaks, bicycles and other non-motorized water sports equipment
• Airport transfers

Participating hotels include:

Casuarina Pine Villas
Just 100 feet from the beach on Crooked Island rests a collection of six beachfront cottages known as Casuarina Pine Villas. The villas are surrounding by the best nature trails and is an ideal location for bird watching, beachcombing and bonefishing. After a day on the flats, guests return to fresh-baked pies from host Hylene Moss. To book, call (242) 344-2197, (242) 344-2036 or visit www.crookedisland.biz.

Chester’s Highway Inn Bonefish Lodge
Owners Julius and Arnette Chisholm established Chester’s Highway Inn Bonefish Lodge on pristine, unspoiled Acklins island in 2004. The property overlooks one of the richest bonefishing flats in the northern part of The Bahamas, and upon arrival, guests are greeted by the flat and immediately grab a rod and wade fish just steps from their room. To book, call (242) 357-4179 or visit www.chestershighwayinn.com.

Tranquility on the Bay Resort
In the tranquil settlement of Major’s Cay on peaceful Crooked Island rests Tranquility On The Bay Resort, a unique family-operated beachfront resort. This newly constructed resort seeks to cater to the guests’ need for peace, quiet, and solitude – a resource that is becoming increasingly scarce. Moments of adventurous activity is added through fishing the island’s flats or deep seas, exploring caves and hiking. To book, call (242) 344-2563 or visit www.tranquillitybayresort.com.

*Rates are inclusive of room tax and exclusive of guide gratuities. Starting rates may vary according to resort.