TRAVEL TIPS
Tours
Bahamas Discovery Quest. Discover the beauty of Long Island in a variety of adventures on land and sea: deep-sea, deep-drop, and reef fishing; snorkeling; sponging; crabbing for land crabs at night; sea life eco-tours; hiking; beaching; shelling; and historical tours with Long Island native, Charles Knowles, who will take you off the beaten path to meet farmers and taste native dishes you wouldn't easily find on your own. Deadman's Cay, Long Island. 242/472–2605; 242/337–6024.
Omar's Long Island Guided Tours. Now based at Cape Santa Maria Resort in the far north, Omar is more than just a tour guide. Raised on Long Island, he's fun and friendly and full of knowledge about the land and the people, and he will cater tours to your interests—from showing you the best spots to jump into Dean's Blue Hole, to introductions to native straw and seashell artisans. However, that's just the start of his long list of services: He's also a dive master and boat captain who will feed sharks and lead you through wrecks, a taxi driver who can transport you to and from the airport to your hotel, and the owner of Omar's Rental Cars if you want to explore the island on your own. Cape Santa Maria Resort, Cape Santa Maria, Long Island. 242/338–5273; 242/357–1043; 242/357–1477; 800/926--9704; www.capesantamaria.com.
