The Islands of The Bahamas collectively include around 700 islands spread over nearly 100,000 square miles of ocean. Depart from the stress of everyday life and arrive on this extraordinary tropical paradise to relax and rediscover yourself. Let go completely and do nothing or indulge yourself and do everything that catches your fancy.
The most famous destination in Bahamas is without doubt the New Providence Island, home to the Islands' capital Nassau. The playground of the rich and the famous, Nassau is great for celebrity spotting or simply basking in the tropical ease of the Caribbean. The golf enthusiasts can head for Freeport/Lucaya on Grand Bahama Island for a challenging game in some of Caribbean's greatest golf courses including those designed by Joe Lee, Dick Wilson, and Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Accommodation in The Bahamas
With plenty of beaches and local culture to absorb, vacation rentals in Bahamas allow you to experience the best of the island’s activities right at your doorstep. For the water-lovers in the family, Bahamas villas and cottages with a beach front location provide easy access to popular activities such as swimming, sunbathing, diving and snorkelling. Visitors can also choose from a range of Bahamas vacation rentals near the local nightlife and markets. Many Bahamas vacation rentals are also located near gaming venues, fine dining and even local golf courses.
Things to do and see
UNEXSO: If you are looking for some great scuba opportunities, you must visit Grand Bahama Island, where the headquarters of UNEXSO, the Underwater Explorers Society are located.
The Lucayan National Park: This is a must visit for the bird watchers. The Park is home to a large variety of birds such as flamingos, red legged thrushes and the rare Bahama parrot.
Water activities: Andros, the largest of the Bahamas islands, boasts miles of unspoilt beaches, freshwater creeks, lakes and mangrove swamps. The island is also houses the second-largest reef in the Western Hemisphere. Fishing is another popular activity here. Other popular destinations for water activities are Cat Island's with its deserted beaches, The Abacos for it sheltered waters and easy boating and the Harbour Island for snorkeling and fishing.
Wining & Dining
The Islands of The Bahamas offer great dining options to suit all tastes and budgets. You can choose from all varieties of international cuisines be it Chinese, Thai, Continental, French or Italian. If you are experimenting enough, you must try the dishes that are unique to the Islands of The Bahamas. The local favourites include crawfish, conch land crabs, and fish such as Grouper, Yellow Tail and Red Snapper. Tingle the taste buds with some unique flavours and seasonings and wash all down with fresh lime or coconut drinks. Bahamas cuisine can be indulged in roadside, beachside or in fine restaurants.
Entertainment and Nightlife
The fun doesn't end with the sun going down in the Islands of The Bahamas. With the rising of the moon the nightspots, discos, and live shows come alive. There is music in the air and you can dance non stop till the wee hours of the mornings. If you are looking for something more exciting, try your luck in the casinos. For the most happening nightlife, head to the Grand Bahama Island where the action is. If you are looking for something sedate, watch the moonlight dance on the beaches.
Golfing in the islands of The Bahamas
There are many excellent golf courses in the Island of The Bahamas that are a magnet for the golfers from across the world. The ocean winds and tight fairways make golfing an incredible experience. Two golf courses worth visiting on Grand Bahama include the Lucayan Golf Course with its well-bunkered greens and generous fairways and the 6,930-yard Reef Golf Course with large, undulating greens and wide-winding fairways. Nassau's Cable Beach Golf Club is also a much favoured golfing destination.
