Lesa Nelson

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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2023 was a very eventful year for me when it comes to travel and health scares. In late 2022 I booked a family vacation through Lesa @ TravelOnly for an all-inclusive in Mexico for February 2023. Shortly before it was time to leave, I ruptured my Achilles and couldn’t walk. Lesa was able to accommodate my injury by getting us an upgraded and more roomy villa as well as suggest ways to make the trip fun and memorable despite being...

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