Spanish Wells Bahamas
The Island, The People, The Allure
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At first, the island seduces with its idyllic beauty. The ocean radiates a rich, translucent glow in every shade of turquoise. The pink-sand coastline, which stretches and curves for more than two miles, is silhouetted against a lush backdrop of windswept cedars and crisscrossed coconut and palm trees. But the people are what set this isolated paradise apart. Like their determined ancestors some 400 years before them, they have sustained a way of life founded on unwavering principles and centered on the bountiful sea and its rich harvests. This is a place built on contradictions. The residents' rugged, seagoing exteriors give way to friendly nods and beaming smiles. Here, business is conducted with the guarantee of a handshake. Most islanders lead quiet lives, yet they are welcoming and helpful to visitors. It is not uncommon to be invited to dinner, to a church service or to a local gathering with an island family. Before long, you begin to develop friendships and to grow curious about what it must be like to spend a lifetime here. And it is that desire to learn and experience more – plus the endearing, enduring beauty of the island – that will bring you back to Spanish Wells again and again.
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A No. 1 Amazon.com Bestseller Caribbean-Travel Book, Spanish Wells Bahamas | The Island, The People, The Allure, is written for those who want to explore a true outpost island paradise. In addition to providing the travel-planning essentials necessary to enjoy a perfect vacation, Christopher Cirillo introduces you to some of the fascinating people that make this two-mile island special, from top archaeologists to quilters, shopkeepers to lobster divers. He’ll take you beneath the waves at the Devil’s Backbone coral reef and bring you face-to-face with the island’s resident manatees. Packed with over 50 photos and illustrations, the pages come to life as Cirillo unearths four centuries of the island’s rich history, examines the unique culture, and shares some of the legends that surround Spanish Wells and the people that call the island home. To learn more go to www.SpanishWellsBook.com. Here, read updated information about the island, enjoy color photographs from Spanish Wells and other beautiful destinations, contact Bestselling Author Christopher Cirillo and follow along as he explores incredible destinations and shop for unique gifts in his on-line store where every purchase benefits worthwhile causes and local artisans from around the globe.
About the Author
Christopher Cirillo, a native of Mobile, Alabama, and a longtime resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, Navarre, Florida, and Austin, Texas, has traveled extensively throughout the Bahamas and the Caribbean and has lived in Europe where he worked as a journalist and photographer. Cirillo has written for The Sea Coast Echo, The Sun Herald and Southern Voice newspapers. A certified scuba diver since age 14, Cirillo earned his divemaster and specialty instructor ratings from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) at Emerald Coast Scuba in Destin, Florida in 2011. In addition to writing and travel, Cirillo has served as an emergency medical services (EMS) administrator since 1993. During his public safety career, he commanded emergency personnel on the Mississippi coast during Hurricane Katrina and many other disasters. Cirillo, a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association, lives with his family on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Cirillo's book on Spanish Wells, Bahamas, ranked an Amazon.com No. 1 Travel-Caribbean Bestseller in February 2011. Contact the author and read more at www.ChrisCirillo.com or www.SpanishWellsBook.com. Don't forget to search for our Facebook fan page at Spanish Wells Bahamas Book.