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  Berry Islands -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Berry islands consist of about thirty (A land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water) islands and over one hundred small islands or (A coral reef off the southern coast of Florida) cays.
The Berry Islands were settled in 1836 by Governor Colebrook and a group of freed (A person who is owned by someone) slaves.
The Berry islands have become a huge (Leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure) vacation spot for people from all over the world.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/be/berry_islands.htm   (347 words)

  
 http://works.interknowledge.com/bahamasnew/map.htm
It was founded in 1670 and rapidly grew as the center of commerce for the islands due to its protected harbour with fine anchorages.
The islands have an area of 15-square miles and a population of 89.
The flavor of Grand Bahama Island is a combination of the exciting, modern commercial and resort center of Freeport/Lucaya and forgotten sleepy villages and historical towns like West End (west) and McLeans Town in the east.
www.geographia.com /bahamas/map.htm   (1192 words)

  
 Berry Islands, Bahamas
Boasting a reputation for having the most millionaires per capital than any other place in the world, the Berry Islands are comprised of around thirty islands and just shy of 100 Cays.
The total population of the Berry Island is less than 700, with the bulk of the permanent residents residing in Great Harbour Cay.
Chub Cay is the other large island to the "Berries, "as the locals often refer to the chain of islands.
www.the-bahama-islands.com /berries.html   (340 words)

  
 The Islands of The Bahamas/ The Berry Islands
The Islands of The Bahamas/ The Berry Islands
ear to the hearts of sailors, yachtsmen and fishermen, southeast of the Biminis, is a cluster of 30 islands and close to 100 cays known as The Berry Islands.
Developed in the 1930's by Wallace Groves the island is beautifully landscaped and tended to by a staff of nine.
www.our-site.net /whalecay/berry-islands.htm   (907 words)

  
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The hilly farming area in the centre of the island with its rich, red soil is ideal for producing pineapples, tomatoes and a variety of vegetables.
The island is divided by the Tropic of Cancer and is bordered on each side by two contrasting coasts, one with soft-white beach, and the other with rocky headlands that descent into the sea and serve as boundaries for the crashing waves.
Inagua, mostly flat and scrub, is the third-largest island in The Islands of the Bahamas.
www.boatmiami.com /bahamas_sailing.htm   (5139 words)

  
 Berry Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Berry Islands are located about ninety miles east of Bimini (nearest Island to U.S. mainland).
This chain of 30 small Islands are inhabited by just over 700 people, most of whom live at Bullocks Harbour on Great Harbour Cay, the largest of the Berry Islands.
Located on the edge of the Tongue of the Ocean, the Berry Islands are popular with divers, anglers and yachtsmen.
www.thebahamasreport.com /public/169.cfm   (267 words)

  
 Berry Islands : Introduction | Frommers.com
These two island chains are to the north and west of Nassau and could be called the "westerly islands," because they, along with Grand Bahama, lie at the northwestern fringe of The Bahamas.
The Berry Islands are the kind of retreat that might attract weary Bill Gates or Steve Forbes types.
The islands' very limited accommodations (some of which used to be private clubs) lie near the Tongue of the Ocean, home of the big-game fish.
www.frommers.com /destinations/berryislands/0264010001.html   (529 words)

  
 The Government of the Bahamas - Berry Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Berry Islands are located just 19 miles east of Bimini and 30 miles from New Providence.
This chain of about 30 small islands is inhabited by just over 500 people, most of whom live at Bullocks Harbour on Great Harbour Cay, the largest of the Berry Islands.
The Berry Islands were believed to have been first settled in 1836 when Governor Colebrooke established a settlement of liberated Africans at Great Harbour Cay.
www.bahamas.gov.bs /bahamasweb2/home.nsf/0/4d4edee1e9e64fcc06256ecf007fb29b?OpenDocument   (256 words)

  
 Dive Geo - Bahamas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Berry Islands, made up of 30 islands and cays, are frequented by yachtsmen and anglers seeking out big-game fish, especially in the waters surrounding Chub Cay, the southernmost in the chain.
Although Crooked Island and nearby Acklins Island are separated by a narrow passage, they’re often regarded as a single destination.
A tour of the island reveals another famous landmark, the ruins of Watling’s Castle, an 18th-century cotton plantation overlooking the azure French Bay from one of the highest points on the island.
www.dtmag.com /divegeo/bahamas.html   (2437 words)

  
 Satellite Discoveries
The Berry Island area can be seen on the map to the left, highlighted in the red area.
The Berry Islands consist of approximately 12 square miles of surface area to the North of Andros Island.
Image C exposes the triangles to the North of the Andros Island in yellow while the triangle of the Berry Islands is shown in red.
www.satellitediscoveries.com /discoveries/triangles/triangle.html   (725 words)

  
 Berry Island Bahamas
The Berrys, as locals call them, were believed to have been first settled in 1836 when Governor Colebrooke established a settlement of liberated Africans at Great Harbour Cay.
The two largest, Great Harbour Cay and Chub Cay, are where most of the Berry Island residents live, and are the centers for activity.
Chub Cay, the southernmost cay of the Berry chain, is known as the "Billfish Capital of The Bahamas" -- and The Berry Islands are second only to The Bimini Islands for championship sport fishing.
www.bahamasgateway.com /berry_island_bahamas.htm   (364 words)

  
 WeddingChannel -- Honeymoon Destinations -- Bahamas
The island today is a carefully landscaped residential and commercial complex with good beaches, lots of glitter (some of it tasteful, some of it way too over-the-top), and many diversions.
It's one of the smallest islands in The Bahamas, and it lies close enough to Miami (just 50 miles away) to be distinctly separate from the other islands of the archipelago.
This cluster of islands on the southern fringe of The Bahamas is known for its remoteness and mostly undeveloped tourist industry.
wedding.weddingchannel.com /travel/frommers/Bahamas/overview/index.asp   (3608 words)

  
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Dear to the hearts of sailors, yachtsmen and fishermen, southwest of The Biminis is a cluster of 30 islands and close to 100 cays, known as The Berry Islands.
The Berry Islands lie some 150 miles east of Miami (one hour by a small plane) and 50 miles northeast of Nassau (20 minutes by air).
The islands' main attraction is their seclusion and privacy and they have a reputation as a holiday retreat.
www.bahamas.com /bahamas/island/templrgstandard.aspx?sectionid=6148   (344 words)

  
 Out Islands of The Bahamas: Out Islands including Abaco, Bimini, Exuma Island, Andros & Long Island
Bonefishing lodges are sprouting up throughout the island and the fishing is spectacular in the bights that permeate the island and the Joulter Cays off the north end.
However, the island subsequently became the headquarters of the buccaneer George Watling and was called Watling’s Island until 1925.
Ragged Island is part of a 110-mile arc of islands that includes the Jumentos Cays stretching from the southern tip of Long Island down towards Cuba.
www.caribbean.com /cms/The_Bahamas/Nassau__Cable_Beach___Paradise_Island/The_Bahamas_Out_Islands_L174.html   (4338 words)

  
 Berry Islands, Bahamas - Air Charter Bahamas
The Berry Islands lie just east of Bimini and North of Nassau and Andros Islands.
Berry Islands are made up of a group of over 30 Islands and several more cays.
The main attraction on the Berry Islands is the seclusion and isolation among the many cays.
www.aircharterbahamas.com /pages/berryislands.html   (401 words)

  
 Great Harbour Cay Vacation Rentals Villa 1BR, Oceanfront, Berry Islands / Great Harbour Cay, Bahamas
Once only visited by the very wealthy (the Berry Islands still proclaim to have more millionaires than anywhere else on the planet, per capita), the town is now full of restaurants, shops, and is a great spot for the entire family.
The allure of the beaches that surround the Berry Islands is the secluded atmosphere.
This cluster of islands is for those who wish to escape the madding crowds, and let their troubles drift out to sea with the afternoon tide.
www.a1vacations.com /conchvilla/1   (1258 words)

  
 Berry Islands, Bahamas Scuba Diving Resorts/Operators
Just to the northwest of Andros is a cluster of 30 islands and cays known as the Berry Islands.
The two largest, Great Harbor Cay and Chub Cay, is where most of the Berry Islands residents live and the centers for activity.
Accommodations in the Berry Islands are very nice, but limited to several Yacht Club type resorts that cater to fishing and diving.
www.scubayellowpages.com /destinations/bahamas/berryislands.htm   (225 words)

  
 Bahamas vacations — holidays in the Bahamas and the Caribbean
San Salvador, or Watling’s Island, is the most popular nomination for Christopher Columbus’ first landfall on his 1492 voyage in search of a western route to India.
The 700 beautiful islands and 2,000 chunks of coral and limestone outcrop that form The Islands of The Bahamas are playgrounds for sailors, anglers, divers, nature and adventure lovers, eco-tourists and holidaymakers in search of the life’s pleasures.
Just 30 of the islands are populated and they are among the most favoured destinations for cruise ship passengers.
www.doitcaribbean.com /bahamas   (557 words)

  
 DCP: 26 degrees north, 78 degrees west
Closest to the confluence there is a group of tiny low islands, the Berry Islands, a group of wooded cays 15 to 18 metres high, with Little Stirrup Cay, Great Stirrup Cay The tourist season is already in full swing, and we were watching a Norwegian passenger ship, just anchoring off Little Stirrup Cay.
Having removed the indigenous population to work as slaves in Hispaniola (the island with the today's two countries Haïti and Dominican Republic on it), the Spaniards made no attempt to settle the islands and they remained uninhabited until 1629, when they were given their first Constitution as part of the Carolinas.
The islands were invaded from time to time and for a short period were occupied by the Spanish.
www.confluence.org /confluence.php?visitid=5607   (491 words)

  
 Berry Islands, Bahamas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A mere five-hour sail from Nassau to the Berry Islands over the Tongue of The Ocean is an excellent opportunity for dolphin watching and deep-sea fishing.
Toted as the ‘prettiest and best” harbour in the Berries, it is home to the Darville family, complete with dogs, pigs and peacocks.
A visit to the Berry islands is a true out-island experience for guests who prefer an out-island experience without crowds, traffic and commotion.
www.dolphindivers.com /berry_islands.htm   (320 words)

  
 Little Whale Cay, Island for rent, Caribbean, Bahamas
The palm fringed beaches and subtropical gardens provide the chance to enjoy the endless bounty of the Bahamian sun in complete, uninterrupted peace and the surrounding waters offer some of the cleanest and most beautiful seas in the world and beckon you to bathe.
Trips to Nassau and Paradise Island for those who wish to visit casinos and enjoy duty-free shopping, for the more active tennis, snorkelling, water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing, fishing or just lazing in a hammock and enjoying a book from the fully stocked library or views of peacock and flamingo filled gardens.
Fly to Nassau and the island is only a few minutes away by air taxi.
www.goin2travel.com /berry-island-rentals.htm   (351 words)

  
 Private Islands, Islands for Sale, Islands for Rent
The island has a nice low bank beach, old forests, towering cliffs overlooking vast stretches of islands and waterways.
In ISLANDS, the late H. Menard, one of the world's foremost marine geologists, presents a unified picture of the birth, evolution and death of oceanic islands.
Fabulous 1 acre island on the St. Lawrence River in the 1000 Islands.
www.vladi-private-islands.de /home_e.html   (803 words)

  
 LocalGovernment.htm
Cay Sal Bank, Ocean Cay, Bimini Islands, and Grand Bahama Island are among the closest to the United States.
The Caicos Passage separates the Bahamas from the Turks and Caicos Islands on the east.
The 1990 and 2000 censuses are reported by "Island" (or island group), and then by "Supervisory District".
www.briland.com /LocalGovernment.htm   (524 words)

  
 Bimini_Islands_and_Berry_Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This is the center of activity for most of the fishing tournaments, and the best place to stay on North Bimini.
Bimini Island Air, 954.938.8991, from Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport, and Island Air, 954.359.9942 from Ft. Lauderdale Jet Center are all offering service to Bimini.
For boating anglers, there is a vast area of flats available all along the chain of islands and cays between Great Harbour and Chub Cay.
www.bahamasflyfishingguide.com /biminiberry.html   (813 words)

  
 Cocoa Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas
April 6, 2003, The Island of Cocoa Cay, is a private island owned by the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.
This is the view of the Sovereign of the Seas as the tender docked on the island.
In one of the flyers about the island, I read that there are approxi-mately 2200 chaise lounges on the island.
www.angelfire.com /ga/PinkMagnolia/Bahamas,CocoaCay.html   (432 words)

  
 Bahamas Districts
The Out Islands, or Family Islands (a synonymous phrase that the tourist industry finds more appealing), are all the Bahamas except New Providence and Grand Bahama.
Local Government is an acknowledgement by the present government that a central government distant from many communities particularly in the Family Islands, cannot adequately respond to the daily needs of Family Island communities in a timely fashion....
Because of the geographical separation of the island from New Providence, the capital, it was felt that the Family Island situation was more urgent....
www.statoids.com /ubs.html   (917 words)

  
 All inclusive Bahamas sailing charters on luxury catamaran. Bahamas catamaran sailing I scuba.
An island of creeks and forests, it's the largest of The Bahamas, Andros, the largest island in The Bahamas, boasts the third-largest coral reef in the world, making it ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Relatively unknown and un-crowded, the Berry Islands could be called part of the ‘undiscovered’ Bahamas.
Many of these islands were inhabited by pirates in days of long ago, and many relics of this time can still be found.
www.bahamassailing.com /bahamas.htm   (2492 words)

  
 Berry Islands Bahamas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The two largest, Great Harbor Cay and Chub Cay, are where most of the Berry Island residents live, and are the centers for activity.
The Berry Islands have long been prized for sport fishing.
The Berry Islands are part of the Bahama Out Islands, or Family Islands as they are often called.
thebahamasguide.com /islands/berry   (484 words)

  
 VLADI ISLAND TRAVEL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
An unparalleled offering of two tropical islands comprising 83 acres located just 35 miles northwest of Nassau and accessible by private boat or seaplane.
In terms of comfort and facilities, most of the islands we offer provide a very high standard – a few are extremely luxurious and others offer simple but comfortable accommodation.
A private islands is the perfect getaway for your honeymoon or for special occasions.
www.vladi-private-islands.de /rent_islands/sites/map_world.html   (186 words)

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