Getting Around Hope Town and Elbow Cay

From Hope Town, Elbow Cay stretches a couple of miles to the north to a developed area called North Hope Town and five miles south to Tahiti Beach, a beautiful, sheltered, palm fringed beach. Tahiti Beach itself is easier to reach by boat. On the way to Tahiti Beach, by road, is another settled area called White Sound that  incorporates a few hotels, bars and restaurants.  In the White Sound Area is Sea Spray Resort and Firefly. 

If you are in the village; the beaches, restaurants, grocery stores and other services are within walking distance.  The restaurants outside the village will send free transportation to pick you up. If you are staying outside of Hope Town you will require a boat or a golf cart to get back and forth to shops, restaurants and ferries.  You can easily rent boats, golf carts or bicycles but you should make arrangements well in advance as they are often totally booked up.

What should I pack?

Pack light. The reason that you're coming to The Bahamas is to get away from the big city turmoil and that includes dress requirements, so your wardrobe should reflect the informality that you will experience.

There is no requirement for jacket/tie for the men or dressy clothes and stockings for the women.  Bring lightweight clothing; shorts, T-shirts, and short sleeved shirts. 

Mostly what you'll wear is a swim suit although you should cover up if you are going into any of the villages or shops.  A rain jacket is also handy in case of a spot of liquid sunshine.  You will find that you will need sunscreen and perhaps a sun hat.