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Great Stirrup Cay

Great Stirrup Cay is a small island that is part of the Berry Islands in the Bahamas. Norwegian Cruise Line purchased the island from the Belcher Oil Company in 1977 and developed it into a private island for their cruise ship passengers. The northern part of the island has a sandy beach surrounded by rocks with snorkeling areas. The southern part features a helicopter airfield (with a sign reading "Great Stirrup Cay International Airport"), a large area without vegetation, and numerous concrete blocks. These are all remnants of a previous U.S. military installation and satellite tracking station. The island's lighthouse was originally constructed in 1863 by the Imperial Lighthouse Service.

Great Stirrup Cay is adjacent to Little Stirrup Cay, Royal Caribbean Cruises' private island.

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My husband and I wanted to drive to Salem Mass. this year from Nova Scotia. Angela and Marc were amazing! They kept their quote within our budget, kept in mind our wishes, and the fact we had a pet to take with us. They even kept one of our wishes (to stay in the Hawthorn Hotel in Salem...right in the town!) they managed to make it cheaper than we budgeted for and their customer service was well worth it. I...

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