KENZIE'S CORNER - A FRESH PERSPECTIVE...
Meet Mackenzie, a Journalism Major at East Carolina University.
She's grown up on vacations to Provo and spends most summers
on the island - perfect for bringing us a millennial's perspective!
As I settle back into life on a rock, the first thing I like to do is hit the beach. It’s
the first step in getting back into the flow of slow-paced living.
If you come here looking for a crazy party scene, you’ve picked the wrong
island. The island more or less shuts down at about 10pm, but occasionally I’ll make my way down to Danny
Buoys on Tuesday night for their weekly Karaoke Night. You’ll see a lot of tourists here so, if you want something
more local, there are a few suggestions below.
When feeling really adventurous, I’ll head over to Bugaloos on a Sunday night. This is where you will find the
party. Live music, dancing, fresh conch, good times and lots of locals. You’ll need a car or a taxi to get there, so
keep that in mind.
Or you could try Flamingos at the cultural center. It sits steps from the beach and you won’t find many better rum
punches on this whole island!
After that, you could walk on the beach to Seaside Café at Ocean Club West for a reasonably priced and delicious
meal and watch the sunset. If you are lucky enough to be on island for lobster season, order the lobster risotto.
If not, order the red coconut curry grouper - it’s to die for.
If you would like to give a little back then visit Jane at the Potcake Place in the Salt Mills Plaza. You can adopt a
puppy and bring it home with you (as long as pets are allowed). Or, as I do, take a puppy to the beach for a few
hours. Not only will the puppy have a run around, but you'll also have alot of fun. It’s rewarding and adorable!
And best of all… free.
You can't come to these islands without experiencing the underwater world - it is stunning. I’d go snorkeling with
Big Blue Unlimited. These guys are not just incredibly welcoming, but also eco-friendly, set on keeping the island
beautiful by nature. You can snorkel, scuba-dive, stand up paddle or kayak the mangroves.
So there you have it. This island isn’t just sand and sun; there’s so much more when you dig around. Have fun!!!