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Heirlooms Cat Island, Bahamas
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Peggy’s Passion for bush tea—natural remedies made from brewing local
plants like cerasee, breadfruit,
and guava—comes from a
place of love. Both for the island
that raised her as well as the traditions that shaped her.
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Cat Island
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Mt. Alvernia
The highest point in The Bahamas measures 206 feet and is located on Cat Island. Known to locals as Como Hill, Mount Alvernia is crowned by The Hermitage, a monastery built by a Roman Catholic priest named Father Jerome in 1939.
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Arthur's Town
Arthurth's Town is the capital of Cat Island and the birth place of Academy-Award-winning actor and diplomat, Sidney Poitier. The town is served by nearby Arthur's Town Airport.
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Arthur's Town Airport
A regional airport, Arthur's Town Airport serves the northern end of Cat Island.
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New Bight Airport
Cat Island’s New Bight Airport, located near Mt. Alvernia, welcomes international travellers with Customs and Immigration services.
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