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Shades of jade, aquamarine, and amethyst in deeper waters turn to transparent opal near sandy shores. The water and the land appear almost inseparable. Many secluded beaches open onto tranquil cays. This 365-mile-long string of islands and cays -- most of them uninhabited -- is the great yachting mecca of the Islands of the Bahamas. These waters, some of the prettiest in The Bahamas, are also ideal for fishers (bonefishers especially). The Exuma National Land and Sea Park, protected by The Bahamas National Trust, encompasses much of the coastline. The park is accessible only by boat and is one of the major natural wonders and sightseeing destinations of The Bahamas, with an abundance of undersea life, reefs, blue holes, and shipwrecks. Portions of the James Bond thriller Thunderball were filmed at Staniel Cay. Other than watching the fun of the Family Islands Regatta, there are three major reasons visitors come to Exuma: fishing, diving and relaxing. Bonefishing in the clear-water shallows along both Great and Little Exuma islands is among the best in the world. Numerous guides are available in George Town and the other settlements to take anglers out on the flats in skiffs and small boats in search of the elusive but hyperactive prey. Deep-sea fishing is also excellent, as the Exuma Sound to the east drops off to depths of 6,000 feet/1,800 meters and more. In the winter, big powerboats crowd the local marinas as captains take their wealthy owners out early every morning in search of big marlin, sailfish and wahoo. The closer reefs provide great angling spots for snapper and grouper. The Staniel Cay & Yacht Club hosts an annual bonefishing tournament every July 4, and most of the hotels on Exuma offer special bonefishing packages. The gin-clear water, magnificent reefs and steep walls surrounding Exuma attract scuba enthusiasts from all over the world. Most hotels on the island can arrange for diving excursions with one of the operators in George Town. Some of the favorite dive sites near the islands include: Pagoda Reef, not far from George Town. Elkhorn, leaf and sheet corals form a pagoda-like grotto filled with parrotfish, sergeant majors, snapper, angelfish and various crustaceans. Angelfish Blue Hole just off Elizabeth Harbour is considered the island's top dive site. Rising and falling tides create an ever-moving current through the cavern, attracting a huge variety of fish. Crab Cay Crevasse, near Angelfish Blue Hole, is another great blue-hole dive. The opening is just 15 feet/4 meters below the surface and it drops to a sandy bottom. Sting Ray Reef, located off Stocking Island, is famous for sightings of large stingrays, which are often found buried in the sand bottom. Mystery Cave is part of a huge underwater network that extends below Stocking Island, beginning at a depth of 15 feet/4 meters. Do not enter the cave without an expert guide and cave diving certification. Although there are white-sand beaches located at many of the Island's accommodations, the Palms at Three Sisters Beach and the beaches on Stocking Island are the largest. Snorkeling trips and windsurfing are also available off the shore of Stocking Island. Even on such an out-of-the-way island, there is shopping in George Town. The Sandpiper Arts and Crafts, Olga's Variety and the Touch of Elegance have a variety of locally made and imported goods. Duty-free liquor bargains can be found at Exuma Liquor & Gifts or at the John Marshall store. Gift shops are also located at the Two Turtles Inn and Peace and Plenty resort.
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