Frequently Asked Questions about Katy's Split-Levels, Bluff House and Green Turtle Cay

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT KATY'S SPLIT LEVEL SUITES,
BLUFF HOUSE, ABACO AND THE BAHAMAS...

Is West Palm Beach the only airport serving Katy's Split Level Suites and Bluff House?

No, several Florida cities and several airlines serve Katy's Split Level Suites and Bluff House. Continental/GulfStream flights, for example, are available from Ft. Lauderdale and Miami as well as West Palm Beach.

Why are there no slot machines and so little to do in the Out-Islands?

The short answer is that the Out-Island locals do not seem to want slot machines, etc., especially on Green Turtle Cay, and some Out-Island visitors say "don't change a thing." While this appears to suggest that Out-Island visitors want little entertainment, there is actually quite a lot to do at Bluff House and on Green Turtle Cay--click on Activities on the Home page.

Does Bluff House have phones and internet access?

Yes. Public phones are in several convenient locations. Internet access is available in the Business Office. There is satellite TV in the lounge adjacent to the fine dining area.

Are there any doctors and medical facilities?

Yes, on both Green Turtle Cay and Great Abaco, the next island over. The facilities in West Palm Beach are also an hour away by air.

Do Katy's Split Level Suites have kitchens?

No, for several important reasons, including that for some visitors it seems to detract from an escape experience.

Is the wildlife dangerous--what about sharks?

Yes there are sharks, primarily Caribbean Reef and Nurse sharks, but most divers and marine biologists agree that these sharks do not attack humans. Reef sharks can become confused and start test-biting everything when there is blood in the water however. Thus, locals recommend against swimming and fishing both in the same immediate area, all divers should haul out after a big fish is speared, etc. That having been said, in 20+ years of swimming and diving Green Turtle Cay I have yet to hear of a shark attack there. One Green Turtle Cay excursion operator actually attracts smaller "pet" sharks for wading patrons to toss food to, and Stuart Cove's in Nassau leads dives to swim and feed the reef sharks. Other defensive biters, such as barracudas and morays, and rays are afraid of swimmers who are bigger than they are.

What about hurricanes?

The hurricane season is the same for all the Caribbean and Florida--officially June to November, with August-September the high probability months. Until lately there have been few hurricanes in the Northern Bahamas, but 2004 set a record for Green Turtle Cay. Although on Green Turtle Cay the locals seem to have little real concern about hurricanes (they do not evacuate), the Bahamas Out-Islands Promotion Board's marketing phrase "Bahamas is not for whimps," seemed appropriate in 2004. It is usually a good idea to check the TCB weather forecast (click on the Latest Weather Forecast link on the Home page). During the hurricane season, click on the Features: Tropical/Hurricane link on the weather forecast page, then scroll down to Tropical Storm Advisories to see if there are any advisories for the Caribbean.

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