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Where
We Are
The Abacos, situated in the northern Bahamas island
chain, are known for their quiet serenity and unique,
unspoiled tropical beauty. They are also known as
the"family islands" due to their laid back
atmosphere. You won't find any large hotels or condos
in the area, just island living at its best. Villa
Poincianna is on a very lush and lovely, 300-acre
tropical island called "Lubbers Quarters"
Cay (pronounced "key"), which is a short
15-minute boat ride from the town of Marsh Harbour,
where you arrive by air.
Marsh
Harbour is a one-hour plane flight from Miami, Fort
Lauderdale,West Palm or Orlando. It's about 115 miles
north of Nassau–and 150 miles east of the
Florida coast; far enough away from the crowds. American
Airlines, Continental Airlines, and US Airways fly
to and from Marsh Harbour daily.
Secluded
and Private, yet Convenient
The Villa is only 50 feet from the sea shore, surrounded
by over 30 acres of private tropical forest–and you can explore all you like! And you have your
own personal dock.
Spend your vacation, honeymoon or anniversary any
way you like—you can go for many days never seeing
another person, or you can easily get to local restaurants,
shopping and nightlife, just a short 5- to 15-minute
boat ride away.
The
Island Experience
Known to the locals as "Lubbers," Lubbers
Quarters Cay is one of the most unique islands you'll
ever experience … palm trees, white sand soft
as powder, broadleaf trees, cactus, orchids, hibiscus,
bromiliads, countless songbirds and other beautiful
tropical flowers–all for you to enjoy in your
own private experience.
The
rich flora thrives on Lubbers because the outer barrier
islands protect us from the heavy winds of the open
ocean. This makes Lubbers a very special place. It
also means you'll enjoy a constant light breeze to
keep you comfortable year-round.
Like
picture postcards, many beautiful, deserted white
sand beaches surround the area and you can always find
coconut palms to provide cool shade (and a coconut
for a cold pina colada or two!) on even the hottest
days.
You'll
quickly learn what the locals mean by "Bahamiantime"
as you find true relaxation in your private island
experience.
Weather
and Water
If you haven't experienced the weather in the
Bahamas, you're in for another wonderful surprise.
The Abacos enjoy temperatures that average about 10
degrees warmer than southern Florida in the winter
and 10 degrees cooler in the summer. The islands generally
stay between 77 and 87 degrees F in the daytime
and 65 to 75 at night, year-round. And the sun is hot!
The water stays a comfortable 70 to 86 degrees F year-round,
so it's always sure to be refreshing.
| Table of Annual Temperature Ranges and Rainfall | | Month | Temp-High | Temp-Low | Water | Rainfall | | January | 77°F | 66°F | 70°F | 2" | | February | 77°F | 65°F | 71°F | 1.6" | | March | 78°F | 67°F | 74°F | 1.4" | | April | 81°F | 69°F | 76°F | 1.6" | | May | 82°F | 70°F | 79°F | 4.3" | | June | 82°F | 70°F | 80°F | 4.3" | | July | 87°F | 75°F | 85°F | 3.8" | | August | 88°F | 76°F | 86°F | 4.4" | | September | 88°F | 75°F | 85°F | 6.2" | | October | 84°F | 74°F | 82°F | 7.4" | | November | 81°F | 71°F | 79°F | 2.6" | | December | 79°F | 67°F | 74°F | 2.2" |
Beaches
and Clear Blue Water
The Abacos are famous for their private, secluded white
sand beaches–sand so fine and white you can't
believe it's sand. Villa Poincianna is within a
few hundred yards of a private, secluded beach on
Lubbers, or just 1/4-mile from one of the most popular
beaches in the area. Or if you're the exploring type,
countless private beaches are yours for the day, only
a few minutes boat ride away.
The
water in the Abacos is something you'll never forget.
Crystal clear, with 80- to 200-foot visibility and
the most spectacular shades of blue you can imagine.
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