The Activities
The beach
The shore near the hotel is broad and long enough that even in high season, you won't be sardined with other sunbathers. The crescents are lined with palm trees and dotted with chaises to lounge in. The water is clear, and the surrounding reef ensures that the surf is calm.
Diving and snorkelingSmall Hope Bay Lodge will fire up a boat whenever guests want to head out to the reef (a few minutes' ride) for a dive or a snorkel. The lodge also organizes three one-hour dives daily, as well as night dives, shark dives, and one-on-one specialty dives for adults and kids over 10. It provides introductory scuba lessons and SASY equipment (beginner scuba gear) for children 5 and up.
FishingWhile Andros is a hot spot for fast-paced bonefishing (best for avid fishermen), the slower-paced reef fishing is also top-notch and ideal for young children, who can learn to spin, cast, and reel in (and release) their own little Nemos and Dorys on a family outing led by a Small Hope guide.
Eco-trips and nature trailsTake the half-day tour, organized through the hotel. Or walk through the dense pine forest at your own pace, following the island's well-marked trails, and taking swimming and picnic breaks at two freshwater "blue holes" along the way.
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