beckler river campground Treasure Cay (the Abacos), 25, 142, 147, 148, 149, 153, 156-157, 162, 163, 165, 183; accommodations,

Shelling Shelling is a hobby that can bring back memories of your vacation for years to come. Put on your swimsuit, leave the big cities behind, and go to the east end of Grand Bahama or New Providence at low tide. Wade out to the dark spots

Treasure Cay (the Abacos), 25, 142, 147, 148, 149, 153, 156-157, 162, 163, 165, 183; accommodations, 185-186; beach, 158; beachcombing, 158; blue hole, 158; boating, beckler river campground 185; bone fishing, 185; dining, 156, 186; dive operators, 156, 186; fishing, 44, 185-186; golf, 185; history, 156; shelling, 158; snorkeling, 158; swimming, 158

The Modern Era By the early 1900s, people of African descent had become the majority of the Bahamian population, but power remained in the hands of the white minority. By the 1930s, the islands had been discovered by the millionaire developers from America and Europe, and the gap between the races grew even wider.

Erebus Inn. Built in the early 1960s, before the tourist boom began, this is Provo s veteran inn. It looks down on Turtle Cove from its location on the cliffs. It only has 25 guest rooms, beckler river campground all of which have been renovated several times in an effort to stay up with the big boys on Grace Bay. The air-conditioned guest rooms are decorated in pastel colors, the furnishings are comfortable. Some of the units are small cottages apart from the main building. There are two pools, beckler river campground a restaurant, bar, two tennis courts, a dive shop, and a health club. It s a cozy little inn and, if you can live with the lack of glitz and newness found in most other hotels on the bay, I think you ll find it a pleasant experience; it s cheap, too. PO Box 238, Turtle Cove, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 649-946-4240, www.miramarresort.tc. EP from $100.