Vacation Stories:
These are unedited first hand reports with pictures from the Abaco Forum and the Abaco Message Board. When a trip to Abaco is not in your immediate plans, this is the web page that will take you there. Where you relive an Abaco Escape vicariously through the magical experiences of others.

As for Abaco:
A June '06 post by LrryT, Larry & Cathy of Zanesville, Ohio, put it this way."........................... There is something intangible and unique about Abacos. The trip reports help to create an objective image, but to all who read this and have not made the trip, the experience of being there is even more magical than the photos. Hard to describe adequately in words and little pictures.
A May '09 post by Hobie1, Bruce & Lesley of Pasadena, Maryland says it all. "........................... Well I thought this site (The Forum) had some people who seemed just a little over enthused about a vacation destination. Now I fully understand. This place has grabbed me heart and soul................... I can't say I came home from there. I feel "there" lies my home I never knew existed... Hope that doesn't sound too corny... We're already discussing our next trip.

Note: We've limited our selection to narrative of unusual interest or experience and useful for newcomers. And where possible supported by noteworthy pictures. The reports are in reverse chronological order. This doesn't mean the older postings down the list aren't equally interesting and without information useful today.

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JerseyCouple, - Todd and Mary return to their home away from home and Green Turtle Cay for New Years and Junkanoo - January '10

Abacobrad, Cartersville, GA - Abaco regulars, Brad ans Suzzane return to To Green Turtle for a quiet getaway. - August '09

VickiH, Savannah, GA - Vicki & Matt return to Abaco for their 5th visit. Here is Vicki's actual blog which has to be one of the absolute best "blogs" to date. You'll love her amenable style and lovely photos. - July '09
- You may have seen her featured page "Colors of Abaco"

2manyboats, Dallas, TX - Charlie & Sharon's madden voyage to the Abacos for their 25th Anniversary can be summed up in Charlie's words "...........it's became clear, -this is what Abaco is all about!" - June '09

Motu Iti, Sarasota, FL - This year Sandy goes it alone for his Annual Update with visits to Green Turtle & Elbow Cay and Marsh Harbour. On his last day he bumps into an old friend. - June '09

deanbrown, Toronto, Canada - This Log / Blog of Dean & Trish aboard a Mooring Charter with two other couples will be much appreciated by chartering / sailing folks.  It includes a great planner, picts and even VIDEOS - a first here. - May '09

CharlotteCouple, Charlotte, NC - Lat & Debby return to their island of choice Man-O-War. Including new day trips to the Fowl Cays, the Pelican Cays and nightime fun at a Full Moon Party. And do you know what a Chiton is? - May '09

Klittle, Southwest, TX - First trip to Abaco and Great Guana Cay for Kaylor and Brian. ".... first time I walked onto the deck and saw the ocean.... I could not stop starring at it.... May '09

JerseyCouple - As so many do, the Shipman's return for a second visit only this time ABOARD A CAPTAINED CHARTER BOAT that includes sailing instructions. - March. '09

Local Knowledge, Hope Town, Abaco - Hope Town resident and guide takes family on a trek to the "new must see thing to do" when in Abaco, the Hole in the Wall Lighthouse - February '09

Razorren, Nassau, - Even folks from Nassau vacation in Abaco. Ren, Sherrel and their boys visit friends in secluded Casuarina Point. This photo essay says it all. - Christmas '08

jsprague, Portland Or, - Short and to the point, our Off Season Trip to Guana Cay - Bad Choice: "Intense storms, wicked mosquitos and strange jelly fish". But Lovely people. Sept. '08

theKurp, Oviedo, FL, - Breaking with tradition, we've decided to post a trip story to the out island group of EXUMA. A hundred miles south of Abaco, Exuma and more laid back and where life is pretty much as it was decades ago. Sept. '08

MJTaz, East Peoria, IL - Not many Abaco visitors take the time to take the Off the Beaten Path Romps of Jack & Melinda on Mainland Abaco with emphasis on the Hole in the Wall Lighthouse. - Great Photos. July '08

bestilly, Columbus, IN - Bill & Ethel's return trip to Abaco. This report is expressed in poetry, truly a first for this page. July '08

Motu Iti, Sarasota - Annual Pilgrimage -Treasure Cay, Green Turtle & Hope Town. And "In the movies too" June '08

Shelby, Los Angeles, CA - Amanda & Tom return for a First Wedding Anniversary visit. One week each at Green Turtle Cay & Elbow Cay (Hope Town). May '08

AbacoParrott, Cramerton, N.C. - Ken and Carol return to GUANA CAY and rendezvous with friends from the Abaco Forum at their annual FORMPALOOZA. May '08

CharlotteCouple, Charlotte, N.C. - Lat and Debby vacation at the quiet Island of MAN-O-WAR, joined by friends for the 2nd week. Lots of Picts. - April '08

PatW, Orange Pk, Fl now Guana Cay, - A Photo Essay & Tale of Love and resettlement to Guana Cay Abaco. April '08

Mojito, Macclenny, FL, - "Man-What a trip!" (Guana Cay) First time for us (Hubby, 2 daughters, and me) Easter '08

JersyGirl, as the name implies, - Todd & Mary Compare Green Turtle Cay and the Abacos to Eleuthera. - March '08

stilly, White River Junction, VT, - Corey's 5th, Ann's 1st trip to Green Turtle Cay - Short and sweet - March '08

Rykat, Bricktown, NJ, - "Joe & Jean's fishing holiday. (No picts but a good read for the fishermen) - November '07

Big Ed, Fremont, NH, - "This was our first trip to the Abacos, and there will definitely be many more!" November '07

bestilly, Columbus, IN, - Colt Fans Bill and Ethel return to Abaco for another visit." August '07

bobklam, Kingwood, TX, - "Belated Abaco Trip Report - Grumpy Old Fishermen" June '07

Dpdash, Pompano Beach, Fl - Family Fun and FISHING -The Dasher family head to the Abacos aboard their boat - July '07

BahamaBabe, North Carolina - Julie and Stephen's mid summer Abaco Escape - June '07

Shelby, Los Angeles, Ca - Junkanoo Wedding & Honeymoon - June '07.

JJ, Central Florida - Green Turtle Trip Report with the girls - June '07.

gator, Coppell, Tx - Trip Report - Treasure Cay - June '07.

Motu Iti, Sarasota - Annual Report -Exploration of the Big Island, and a wedding too! - June '07

Serenity, Oklahoma - What this family doesn't say in words is made up for in pictures - May '07

freshmaker, NYC - 1st Trip Report, Couple trade in the concrete jungle for the Abacos. May '07

Patti Puzo, Colorado - Puzo's Trip Report - Here we go.... - May '07

cookie909, Atlanta - Trip Report including the GTC Festival, Junkanoo and 3 Potcakes! - May '07

Megalops Wakulla Springs, Fl - Despite weather problems and a broken down generator, this family of four have a fun time aboard Morgan their 36' Gulfstar Trawler, on it's maiden voyage to the Abacos. - April '07

TA, Cortland, Ohio - Trip Report-..... absorb all the peace and quiet of Elbow Cay: April '07

Wonkee, Olathe, KS - Trip (Fishing) Report- A Day at Snake Cay: December, '06

DaGoose, Southern Ca - 2nd Abaco Trip, "Rick couldn’t go, so I took my parents." Nov. '06.

Kathrine, Oxford, N.C. - Lubbers Trip - short, sweet and says it all. No picts. Oct. '06.

bestillyt, Columbus, IN - Abaco is Awesome: August 12, '06

cantwait, Greenville, SC - First Time Visitor Trip Report: July / Aug '06

RumPunch, Auburn, Ca - My Abaco Trip - a Photo Essay: July '06

elcahun, San Diego - Honeymoon Couple Trip Report (really): July '06

darnold, Coppell, Texas - Trip Report Treasure Cay: July '06

elcahun, San Diego - You know you're an Abaco junkie if: ,,, July '06

lrryt, Columbus, Ohio - Wife's 1st Trip June 24, '06

Travelgirl3, Burlington Ont. Ca. - Guana & Lubbers Trip Report - May '06

Motu Iti, Sarasota - Sandy & Debbie's Annual Escape May 30, '06

P2Pooz, Colorado - Trip Report: Thurs April 6, '06

DaGoose, Southern Calif - Our First Abaco Adventure Fri March 10, '06

Travelgirl3 , Burlington, ON, CA - Trip Report: Our First Trip to Guana Cay, June '05

Haziewaller, Frankfort, KY - Trip Report: Green Turtle Cay: Wed. Feb. 16, '05

BA, Murrells Inlet, SC - Trip Report: Sat. January 22, '05

CaywannaBay, Oak Hills, Ca, - First Trip Report: Fri. March 18, '05

Motu Iti, Sarasota, - Sandy & Debbie's Annual Pilgrimage May 12, '05


DRIVING to the Abacos - I always thought a boat should be like a car, whereas one could just jump in, start the engines and go. It has to be small enough to hit the beaches yet not too big to pull up to a government dock (no dinghy required). And of course hardy enough for five footers. This is the tale of just such a boat and my adventure. A solo journey over and back from Sarasota aboard my 26' Glacier Bay Catamaran. (2000 + 2002 website)


Special Note:

In 2007 the blog finally came of age. As a result many travelers including folks of the sailing / boating cruising community choose to post their adventures on blogs specifically for them. Below we have included, the three of the most popular blogs for travel tails. They are already preset for Abaco but may be changed to any area you prefer. Any new postings on the Abaco Board or Abaco Forum will be included above.