{"title":"Water Sports","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"moon-bahamas-paperback-copy","title":"Moon Bahamas - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMariah Laine Moyle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurquoise waters, pristine beaches, world-famous rum, and a culture that welcomes you with a smile: Soak up the sun and fun with \u003ci\u003eMoon Bahamas\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Relax in an oceanfront bungalow, sip cocktails made from local rum, and hang out with locals at a fish fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHonest recommendations \u003c\/b\u003efrom Nassau local Mariah Moyle on when to go, where to eat, how to get around, and where to stay, from guest cottages and beach bungalows to luxurious resorts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-color photos and detailed maps throughout \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBackground information \u003c\/b\u003eon the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandy tips \u003c\/b\u003efor families with children, LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and travelers with disabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the real Bahamas with Moon's practical tips and local know-how.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLooking for more island adventures? 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She has been living and traveling throughout these islands for nearly ten years, working on remote private islands of the rich and famous in the Exumas, and spending 2 1\/2 years in chic and colorful Harbour Island before relocating to the \"big city\" of Nassau in 2016.\u003cbr\u003eDedicated to sharing her love of her adopted island home, Mariah created Out Island Life, a website and blog for those looking to buy, build, travel or relocate to the Bahamas. She writes captivating articles as she recaps accounts of her sometimes blissful, oftentimes crazy island existence, along with relevant information for Bahamas-enthusiasts. After completing the first edition of Moon Bahamas, she is now focused on writing a memoir and freelance writing for international travel publications. 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