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Celebrate Bahamian Independence with Family Fun
ABACO, BAHAMAS (June 14, 2010) - The Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour is excited to celebrate Bahamian Independence with a weekend packed full of events and activities to support the country's national parks and protected areas. The festival will take place during the weekend of July 8 through 11, with proceeds supporting the Bahamas National Trust.
"We are overwhelmed with the generosity of the Abaco Beach Resort and their support of the national parks of Abaco," said a representative of the Bahamas National Trust (BNT), the organization mandated to manage the national park system.
ABACO ART SHOW. With the support of local artists, the BNT will host a special art exhibit "The Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer: Abaco Style" on July 9 and 10 at the Resort. The opening night of the exhibition will feature a silent auction with all proceeds supporting the new Fowl Cays National Park and the Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park.
NATURAL EXCURSIONS. As part of the Independence celebrations, the BNT will organize special field trips to the Abaco National Park to see the Bahama Parrot in its breeding habitat. The tours, running at $35 on 7am-12noon on both the 9th and 10th, will be hosted and led by Florida State University PhD. student Caroline Stahala, who has conducted research on the biology and needs of the endangered Parrot on Abaco, unique among New World Parrots for its ground nesting behavior.
GIVING BACK. As mentioned, the family fest will be supporting Bahamas National Parks and protected areas of the country. The BNT builds and manages the national parks and protected areas of the Bahamas, and is the only self-funded, non-governmental organization that manages a country's entire national park system. The Bahamas National Park system encompasses many unique features: one of the world's largest breeding colonies of West Indian Flamingos; one of the most extensive underwater cave systems; the world's first land and sea park; a site supporting over 30 years of sea turtle research; and a major park on Abaco that was created to protect the northernmost range of the endangered Bahama Parrot.
WEEKEND AGENDA. Over the Bahamian Independence weekend, the resort will feature events such as family fun games, contests, live entertainment and unique art exhibits. After a July 8th arrival, the enjoyable weekend activity schedule is as follows:
Friday, July 9, 2010
- Water Sports and Family Games and Activities all day
- Field Trip Excursion to the Abaco National Park, a protected pine forest ecosystem, which serves as a heaven for wildlife and the endangered Bahama Parrot (Friday OR Saturday morning).
- "The Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer: Abaco Style" Art Exhibit, including evening silent auction (exhibit runs through Saturday).
Saturday, July 10, 2010
- Solo Entertainer/Music/DJ
- Beach Party/Games/Events/Contests
- Poolside Live Entertainment
- Bahamas National Trust Kayak Excursion through the National Park
Sunday, July 11, 2010
- Farewell Breakfast/Brunch
PRICING & PACKAGES. Throughout the Bahamian Independence holiday weekend, the resort will be offering guests special package prices for both rooms and the marina. The Room Package is priced at $618 per person based on double occupancy that includes 3 nights accommodations. The Dock Package is priced at $658 per boat, which includes dockage for 3 days and package inclusions for 2 people. Both packages include all taxes, service charges, packaged food and beverage and a donation to the Bahamas National Trust. Prices for additional adult and children available upon request. Children under 12 stay free in room with parents. To book, please call 1-800-468-4799.
- Field Trip Excursion to the Abaco National Park, a protected pine forest ecosystem, which serves as a heaven for wildlife and the endangered Bahama Parrot (Friday OR Saturday morning).
- "The Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer: Abaco Style" Art Exhibit, including evening silent auction (exhibit runs through Saturday).
Saturday, July 10, 2010
- Solo Entertainer/Music/DJ
- Beach Party/Games/Events/Contests
- Poolside Live Entertainment
- Bahamas National Trust Kayak Excursion through the National Park
Sunday, July 11, 2010
- Farewell Breakfast/Brunch
PRICING & PACKAGES. Throughout the Bahamian Independence holiday weekend, the resort will be offering guests special package prices for both rooms and the marina. The Room Package is priced at $618 per person based on double occupancy that includes 3 nights accommodations. The Dock Package is priced at $658 per boat, which includes dockage for 3 days and package inclusions for 2 people. Both packages include all taxes, service charges, packaged food and beverage and a donation to the Bahamas National Trust. Prices for additional adult and children available upon request. Children under 12 stay free in room with parents. To book, please call 1-800-468-4799.
About Abaco Beach Resort
Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour is the premier destination in the Bahamas Out Islands. Located on 52 scenic acres with white sandy beaches, lush tropical gardens and surrounding cays, the Abaco Beach Resort offers a total vacation experience with endless opportunities for recreation, relaxation and luxurious oceanfront accommodations. As the largest hotel in scenic Marsh Harbour on the Sea of Abaco, the Resort is just five miles from the Marsh Harbour Airport and a short, enjoyable flight from Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Palm Beach and Miami. And now at Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour, a limited number of luxury condominiums are available at the Harbour Residences. For more information, visit http://abacobeachresort.com/ or call 1-800-468-4799.
Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour is the premier destination in the Bahamas Out Islands. Located on 52 scenic acres with white sandy beaches, lush tropical gardens and surrounding cays, the Abaco Beach Resort offers a total vacation experience with endless opportunities for recreation, relaxation and luxurious oceanfront accommodations. As the largest hotel in scenic Marsh Harbour on the Sea of Abaco, the Resort is just five miles from the Marsh Harbour Airport and a short, enjoyable flight from Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Palm Beach and Miami. And now at Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour, a limited number of luxury condominiums are available at the Harbour Residences. For more information, visit http://abacobeachresort.com/ or call 1-800-468-4799.
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Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
