Getting There
Continental Connection offers direct flights (about an hour) from Fort Lauderdale to Andros Town Airport; the schedule changes seasonally. Taxis for the 10-minute drive to the hotel are readily available at the airport and cost around $18.
When To Visit
While December to April is considered high season, temperatures in the northern Bahamas are almost always between 70 and 85 degrees. Summer is the rainy season, which translates into a few minutes of afternoon showers. The only time of year you might want to avoid the island is hurricane season, August through October.
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The Hotel
Small Hope Bay Lodge
Each of the 21 cottages is roomy, is decorated in bright batik fabric and vintage nautical posters, and has its own bathroom and a view of the sea. Families are best off reserving one of the four two-room cottages; they all contain two double beds (which can be combined to make king beds). While the hotel is quite comfortable, its low-key charm means no luxurious soaps or shampoos (so bring your own), no in-room refrigerators (although the staff will provide coolers), and no bathtubs (to conserve water—but there are showers). Babysitters are complimentary during dinner and can be hired at other times as well.
From $209 a night per adult in low season to $229 a night per adult in high season, all-inclusive (kids ages 2 to 12 stay for $95 each and kids under 2 stay free year-round; special children's rates, weekly packages, and dive packages vary), (800) 223-6961.
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