TROPICAL DIVERSIONS RESORT & MARINA - Great Harbour Cay
This is an ideal spot for couples and families, and a convenient location for boaters to hang out for extended periods. Anglers looking for variety, and a chance to fish on their own, will have lots of options. The resort's villas and townhouses are nicely appointed, and since they are individually owned, they are all different. Air-conditioning is available, and all units include satellite TV, and sun decks, but no telephones. The resort includes three restaurants, a bar, 9-hole golf course (though it's not in good shape), boat and bike rentals, and a beautiful beach. The full service marina monitors VHF Channel 68. A couple of grocery stores and a liquor store are nearby, as are other restaurants and bars. Fly-fishing guides can also be arranged independently through Captain Percy Darville. Call him at: 242-367-8119 or 242-367-8005.

Season: October through July
Suitable For: Anglers and non-anglers
What's Included: Fishing packages are available, including meals and airport transfers, though most people book accommodations first, then other activities separately.
Not Included: Air fare to/from Great Harbour, meals and optional activities. Flats, reef, bottom and offshore fishing can be arranged through the resort.
Pricing: $$ - $$$
Contact: U.S. reservations and information, 800-343-7256 or 242-367-8838, fax 242 367-8115.
Internet: www.tropicaldiversions.com
E-mail: info@tropicaldiversions.com

Guides David Lightbourne (above) and Felix Russell fish the waters around Chub Cay Resort. Miles of flats are within reach of a 30-minute boat ride.

CHUB CAY CLUB AND MARINA - Chub Cay
This is our favorite place in the Berry Islands. The marina is one of the nicest in the Bahamas. The marina monitors VHF Channel 68. Boaters should call ahead for slip space. The 16 deluxe air-conditioned rooms around the larger of two pools will make most people very comfortable. If you need something bigger, you can rent one of the nine villas on the beach just south of the marina. The villas include large living rooms and full kitchens. You can walk right off your deck onto the white sand beach to take a swim in the tranquil bay. Two tennis courts and bike rentals are available. The Club dining room serves fresh seafood every evening, with most dishes prepared with a distinct Bahamian flare. That means spicy and delicious. Fresh lobster is available in season. We suggest making reservations for dinner. Three bars make it convenient to get a cold Kalik or rum drink from noon until whenever. The grocery store is usually well-stocked, though shopping right after the freight boat arrives is a smart thing to do.

For visitors arriving by boat, Chub Cay marina is one of the best protected harbors in the Bahamas, and offers miles of nearby bonefish flats.

Season: October through July
Suitable For: Anglers and non-anglers
What's Included: Fishing and diving packages can be arranged, including meals and airport transfers, though most people book accommodations first, then other activities separately.
Not Included: Air fare to/from Chub Cay. Tropical Diversions charter flights. Meals and optional activities. Flats, reef, bottom and offshore fishing can be arranged through the Club. Full and half-day diving and snorkeling excursions are available through the dive shop. Guides David Lightbourne and Felix Russell have received good recommendations from our readers. A 36-foot Hatteras, "The Passage" has received good reviews for full and half-day reef and offshore charters.
Pricing: $$ - $$$
Contact: Reservations and information, 800-662-8555 or 242-325-1490, fax 242-322-5199
Internet: www.chubcay.com
E-mail: chub@chubcay.com