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Why Eleuthera? |
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This past week tropical storm Fay did not touch us. It went past the Bahamas in the South and only caused a grey sky here for 2 to 3 days. Mid-day temperature on the island approx. 93°F/34°C.
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On this site I'm showing what *our* island holds for tourists. Simply click on Eleuthera Vacation to the upper left on this page.
And... Why Winter residents like ourselves are in love with it.
Not only are we familiar with all the pristine beaches but we swam them, picnicked and walked on them. Curious?...
Click on Best Beaches to the left and see them all.
My wife and I are from Europe. We're spending our Winters here and sometimes we even stay all through Summer.
Take a look at the
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Your super special magic moment in Eleuthera?
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We enjoy a moderate climate here. In Summer it's not as hot as in Santa Barbara, California, and during Winters it's considerably warmer.
Eleuthera island has rolling hills -- there are no mountains like in so many Caribbean islands. That means lots of sunshine and little rain during Winters.
October usually gets the most rain. November is the beginning of Winter, a pleasantly warm Winter. Water temperatures never drop below 74°F/24°C.
Of course we also enjoy the tranquility and the friendly atmosphere on this so-called Family Island.
Eleutherans are very friendly people. Don't worry about getting around on your own. It's totally safe to explore.
Would you like to read a few interviews with locals and foreigners? Just click!
By the way, Eleuthera - pronounced El-oo-thra - is a difficult word. Here are some common misspellings... Eleuthra, Eluethera & Eluthra. Who cares!
But notice the message on the lady's T-shirt...
Eleuthera, It's not for everyone. Because it's not an island really developed for tourism.
That's going to change though but not dramatically. When? After 2008. Click on New Developments - the upper left navigation button - for info about new resorts that are under construction or in the planning phase.
Quite a number of restaurants are in business and a few hotels. Click on All Restaurants to the left on this page. You can even see those with a link to them.
Music and entertainment? Yes, to a degree but mass tourism is still unknown. And it will probably remain so for quite a while.
Winter residents who own homes on the island are mainly from the US, Canada and Europe. Who knows, maybe one day you'll want to join us.
"Our" island is only 20 minutes by air from Nassau, capital of The Bahamas. And... Only one hour from Miami or Fort Lauderdale. We like to be so close to Florida, our shopping center.
Did you notice the location of Governor's Harbour on the above map? That's the area where most Winter residents own homes. And Haynes Library is their meeting point offering high-speed Internet access, too.
ELEUTHERA HAS THREE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS
For detailed air travel info click on *Getting There* at the top left side.
Would you like to keep in touch with this site? Easy!
Just click on the tiny link under the orange buttons to the left. It says *What's an RSS feed?* It is an interesting way to get the latest news - on this site or any other one - without giving away your e-mail address. You will love this.
Or try the navigation button What's New? at the top of this page. There you will always find the latest pages I have added or updated.
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For finding any subject - like something you can't quite remember where you read it on this site - click on the upper left button Search this Site.
Oh, I almost forgot the wonderful close-up satellite views of this island...
Try this cool feature... Really discover Eleuthera from your computer. You can see every detail looking down on the island.
| My Eleuthera Blog This Eleuthera Blog lets you feel the "island pulse". As we live here I'm always informed of latest developments. New Web pages are published here, too. |
| Air Travel to Eleuthera - From Someone Who Lives There Air travel to Eleuthera is easy... especially if you live in New York, London or Paris. And there are often cheap airfares to Miami if you are looking for... |
| Eleuthera in The Bahamas - A Short Vacation Guide My wife and I have lived on Eleuthera for 11 years (2008). We show you how Eleuthera is different. Maps, photos, how to find rental places for your Out-Island vacations |
| Modern Bahamas Ferries. Experiences of foreign residents in the Bahamas. Fast Bahamas ferries. A practical Guide to advantages and disadvantages. These high speed ferries partially replace the old Mail Boat supply system. |
| The Best Bahamas Beaches are on Eleuthera. See large and good quality photos of some of the best Bahamas Beaches on Eleuthera AND how to find those beaches easily |
| Ideal Bahamas Climate & Bahama Weather... By A Couple Living There The Bahamas' Climate and Bahama weather is shown in tables we have established over several years. We live on Eleuthera close to the capital Nassau. |
| At Surfers Beach in Eleuthera, Bahamas Interview & video Surfer's Beach near Gregory Town in Eleuthera... Learn everything from surfers Brandon and Cameron. Map and photos. |
| Great Bonefishing in The Bahamas on Eleuthera Island Eleuthera a long and narrow island is easily accessible for bonefishing in the Bahamas. Here's what bonefishing guide Paul told me. Photos & maps. |
| A Bahamas home rental in Eleuthera? What makes a Bahamas home rental in Eleuthera so attractive? With photos by a couple who lives on this island in the Bahamas. |
| Charming Eleuthera rental cottage ideally located near Governor's This Eleuthera rental cottage is centrally located, adjacent to an extensive palm garden and just a minute's walk from one of the most spectacular Atlantic beaches on Eleuthera. |
| The Best Bahama Vacations... Eleuthera Island Photos of Magic Moments Eleuthera is one of the most special Bahama vacations destination. Here are the stories of our magical, must-do moments, captured in these Eleuthera photos. |
| Buying Real Estate in the Caribbean -- Building & Living What should you do to find the right real estate in the Caribbean... and avoid all the pitfalls? We live in the Bahamas and went through it all. |
| How to Buy and Sell Real Estate in The Bahamas Buying and selling real estate in The Bahamas has to be learned like anything else. |
| Your ideal Eleuthera Map is here. Several types are available. Exploring Eleuthera is completely safe, yet exotic and challenging. View an online Eleuthera map. Also available are printed maps with scales of 1:25'000 & 1:77'000 |
| Essential Bahama Facts Here are the most useful Bahama facts in extra-short form. In-depth facts about the Bahamas for you, a tourist, a potential second home owner or a business person. |
| The Haynes Library, Communication Center of Central Eleuthera At Haynes Library in Governor's Harbour visitors and locals meet for socializing or learning. There's a high-speed Internet connection. |
| All Eleuthera Restaurants in the Bahamas on one Page An updated summary of all Eleuthera Restaurants. Listed by someone who lives there. Phone numbers, recommendations, directions & photos. |
| New Eleuthera Developments in The Bahamas I'm in touch with all major Eleuthera Developments. Latest updates. I'm showing you where the restort developments are. Maps, photos, schedules... |
| Eleuthera SiteSearch Beautiful Eleuthera beaches, restaurants, maps. Discover-Eleuthera-Bahamas is a European couple's experience of living in Eleuthera. Search those experiences here. |
| Eleuthera FAQ... What you should know about Eleuthera and The Bahamas The most frequently asked questions - FAQ - and answers about Eleuthera. My wife and I live in Eleuthera |
| What Is RSS Really and How Do I Use RSS/XML? Those orange buttons RSS or XML on Web sites... How useful are they? Oh, they help you to be even better informed because... |
| Why And How I Built This Site Video watch how the site building system I'm using can help you achieve a top website that earns you early-retirement income. |
