... Each room has its own individually controlled very latest design air conditioning and fans in every room. All appliances are brand new including refrigerator with door icemaker, dishwasher, large full size gas cooking appliance, Cable TV. stereo, VHF, etc. There is a washer and dryer available as well as a brand new computer for email with an internet connection.

You will see one of the finest views of the Abacos from its wide, spacious verandahs and magnificent sunsets. You have great swimming and snorkelling directly in front of the property and even fishing off the large dock. This is a glamorous, luxurious and spacious home offering everything for the ideal vacation. A large 100 ft dock with 80 ft dog leg is available affording dockage at all states of the tide.

All guests are invited to enjoy the fruit when available in the fruit orchards of bananas, carambola, tangerines, grapefruit, limes and lychees. These properties have sheer luxury, every convenience and they are so close to town, very central but secluded. For large groups, Guest Quarters will also be available.

There are standby diesel generators located away from both homes. All water supplies are fitted with filters to ensure purity. Both properties have washers and dryers available. Brand new computers are available in both properties with internet connections.

The property has its own asphalt driveway connecting to the main island asphalt road. It is approximately 8 minutes to downtown Hopetown by golf cart.. We do recommend a golf cart for easy transport to restaurants day and evening as well as exploring the island. However, you should know that some restaurants provide transport and will pick you up at the door and drop you off home. You have a beautiful, private bay for incredible swimming and snorkelling or you may choose to fish off the dock. Again, we emphasise the importance of location for your enjoyment.

WHAT TO DO: You will find that the fish are abundant and fishing excellent. The catch will be either tuna, grouper, snapper, hogfish, jacks, runners, porgies, grunt, dolphin and wahoo. There are splendid fishing areas here including bone fishing. You can also dive for conch and lobster in season. For bonefishing, contact Buddy Pinder at 1-242-366-2163 or 1-242-366-2234.

Protected by the cays, you will find a beautiful variety of coral gardens, i.e. Sandy Cay, 2,100 acres for snorkelling and diving. The clarity and colour of the sea will astound you. There are many sites perfect for diving and snorkelling, even for beginners. You can bring your own equipment or rent it. There are several professional tour operators who will show you the finest diving and snorkelling in the Abacos. We recommend Froggies Out Island Adventures in Hopetown. They provide instruction and all the gear necessary including tanks. They will take you on guided trips to the reefs where you will see the most amazing collection of angel fish coloured all the bright hues of a rainbow swimming among great trees of coral all kinds to fantail coral. You can imagine Neptune in a beautiful underworld! You will be able to follow so many different pursuits from Ekali such as beachcombing on the pink and white beaches.

Visit the famous Tahiti Beach less than 5 minutes by boat from your private dock. You will also have so much fun just swimming and snorkeling or fishing off the private dock

RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING, SIGHTSEEING: Elbow Cay and the other islands have many fine restaurants. There are at least seven on Elbow Cay, all within a very short distance by golf cart from Ekali Estate, no more than 10 minutes. Most restaurants are waterfront. A variety of food is offered from gourmet dining, champagne brunches, pig roasts to casual American and Bahamian cuisine. Directly opposite Ekali on Lubbers Quarters you will find Cracker P's Bar and Grill. Great food is provided by Chef Patrick.

Hopetown provides so much of interest from the famous candy striped lighthouse in the picturesque harbour to the historic Loyalist settlement. You will be able to read all about it in the local museum. Man-O-War Cay has the famous boat building industry and sail shop. Guana Cay has a gorgeous 9 mile beach and several beach bars. Little harbour is a very pretty small anchorage and is well known for the world famous bronze artist, Randolph Johnson. In Marsh Harbour, you will also find many interesting shops, great boutiques for caribbean clothing and fine jewellery stores.

In Marsh Harbour, there are 2 large supermarkets, several liquor stores and bakeries which you will find very useful on your arrival. Your cab driver will cheerfully wait for you while you shop. In Hopetown, there are four grocery stores, all well stocked. In Vernons Grocery store, you will find the most delicious pies and homebaked bread. There are also two liquor stores on Elbow Cay. Hours are generally 9 - 6, closed on Sundays and holidays. However, you will find about 2 minutes from Ekali Estate, LVA's well stocked convenience store which is open on Sundays 10 am to 2 pm, great for new arrivals on Saturday who did not have time to shop in Marsh Harbour. There is also Sweeting's Grocery Store at White Sound open during the week but not on Sundays. The US dollar is exchanged with the Bahamian dollar at parity. Some places accept credit cards and others do not, but travellers checks are readily accepted.