As the third largest town in the Bahamas, Marsh Harbour displays essential shops and services of high quality, distinction and reputation. While the American dollar is the prime currency on Abaco, the Bahamian dollar is also accepted, and equivalent in exchange. The 4,000 residents of Marsh Harbour, expert fishermen, farmers and boat builders, enjoy a prestigious existence of fine dining - from seafood to pizza, assorted shopping and recreational activities, and a nightlife atmosphere of pulsing excitement rivalled only by the attraction of calm and tranquility, or the call of authority from one of 16 denominational churches. Marsh Harbour also holds the distinction of customs and immigration center for the Bahamas, and of serving as the seat for the Commissioner for central Abaco. Flights into Marsh Harbour, the activity center of the Abaco Islands, are scheduled daily from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando and Nassau through such fine carriers as US Airways, American Eagle, Bahamasair, Gulfstream International Airlines - in partnership with Continental Airlines and United Airlines - Island Express and Air Sunshine.