With more than 500 miles of the world’s clearest, turquoise water, this 100,000
mile stretch of 700 petite islands in the Atlantic Ocean is one of the most
scenic and secluded vacation spots in the world. It’s uninhabited, pristine
beaches are ideal grounds for scuba and deep-sea diving, world-class sport
fishing, kayaking and snorkeling by day and extravagant island dining and
dancing by night. Its warm tropical climate ranges from 70 to 85 degrees
Fahrenheit year-round.
Fly in or sail in because the islands are close; the Bahamian Islands are just
a few miles south of the Florida coast, making it a short and comfortable
voyage. Each island is unique, offering its own history and culture. When
visiting the Bahamas, be
sure to set aside time to visit some of its most renowned attractions – from
Cartwright’s Cave to the Barrier Reef and Tongue of the Ocean, the world’s
largest underwater coral reef located just off
Andros Island.
Other attractions include:
• The Hope Town Lighthouse
• The Lost City of Atlantis
• Eleuthera/Harbor Island’s Haunted House
• Exuma Clays Land and Sea Park
• Cat Island’s The Hermitage, Mount Alvernia
• Lucayan National Park’s Kayak Nature and Cave Tour
Golf fans love the Bahamas, where you’ll find championship greens and fairways
amidst pleasant breezes and idyllic weather conditions. Tee up for a scenic day
on palm tree-lined courses on The Abacos, The Exumas, Grand Bahama
and Nassau/Paradise Islands. Play nine or eighteen holes with the island breeze
and your local caddy.
While on the Islands, it’s easy to not only
tour the local sights, but also hop Island-to-Island. Guided tours, Jitneys or
buses, scooter and bicycle rentals, mail boats, ferries, private boats and
charter air accommodations are all within reach. You can do many different
activities in one day because of the amazing transportation.
Famous people came from the Bahamas
which is the birthplace to Sidney Poitier and Skid Row’s Sabastian
Bach. The Bahamas
are also home to a small group of English-speaking, Christian natives with a
tight-knit population just under 300,000. Natives are largely of West African
heritage and dominantly reside on the New Providence and
Grand Bahama
Islands.
Flights and
hotels in the Bahamas are available on Lastminute.com starting
at £1353 for a flight / hotel package flying from Heathrow and staying in the
three star
Atlantis Paradise
Island Beach
Tower.
