Bahamas tourist information with details about travel to and
around the islands. Where to stay and what to see is made easier with insider tips and
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The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is a group of some 700
Islands, stretching between Florida and Cuba, with The Biminis closest to Miami.
On October 12th, 1492, Christopher
Columbus made his first landing in the 'New World', at San Salvador. Discovery Day has
become a public holiday to commemorate this.
It was another 150 years before The British became the first Europeans
to permanently settle here.
Life in The Bahamas was not a holiday in those days, and the British
settlers were repeatedly attacked by the Spaniards.
Blackbeard was one of the most infamous pirates who chose to hide out
in The Bahamas while running raids in the area, or up the coast to North Carolina.
During prohibition, rum runners also found The Bahamas to be a
convenient location while smuggling into the United
States.
Independence from Britain
was finally achieved on July 10, 1973.
Weather in Bahamas
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Bahamas Hotel Association:
The tourism industry plays a most important role in the Bahamian economy and the hotel
sector makes a major contribution in this effort. The Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA)
represents the interests of the country's leading hotels and a large allied membership of
companies that support the industry.
Abacos
Go Abacos:
Find out more about travel to The Abacos from this attractive image map.
The Abacos:
The Abacos give all-new meaning to sailing and boating. Somewhere in this 120-mile
necklace of islands and often-uninhabited cays and beaches, any sea-goer is sure to find
the ideal private spot for some chilled champagne and a good book.
Acklins/Crooked Island
Acklins and
Crooked Island:
Columbus came looking for gold but the only 'treasure' he found was the jasmine-like
fragrance in the air. Now divers, snorkelers, and fisherman land on this remote pair of
islands to take home nothing more than a one-of-a-kind experience.
Andros
Andros:
At 2,300-square-miles, Andros is the largest and least-explored island in The Bahamas. Its
waters, however, are well known, thanks to the second-largest reef in the Northern
Hemisphere, and its standing as the bonefishing capital of the world.
Berry Islands
The Berry
Islands:
This cluster of 30 cays is home to Chub Cay, Billfish capital of The Bahamas. Besides
sportfishing, the surrounding waters of The Berry Islands offer dozens of uninhabited
cays, miles of secluded beaches, and invigorating dive sites.
Bimini
The Biminis:
A luring 50 miles from Miami, Florida, Bimini is
a popular destination for Americans. But it's more than location that gives this island
its appeal. Fisherman the world over travel to Bimini for first-rate big-game fishing; a
reminder of The
Old Man and The Sea.
Cat Island
Cat Island:
Rolling hills, dense woodlands, and isolated beaches cover Cat Island’s 150 square
miles, fulfilling travelers in a way only emptiness can. And beyond the natural beauty,
hints of early cultures mingle among the small inns and guest houses.
Eleuthera/Harbour Island
Eleuthera is only 20 minutes by air from Nassau, capital of The
Bahamas. Eleuthera is 100 miles long and only 0.5 to 3 miles wide. The many pristine
beaches are absolutely spectacular.
Sent in by Dieter
Schoop.
Eleuthera is known to have some of the best dive sites in the world;
most famous for 'Current Cut'. Known as a 'fast drift dive', the fast current moves
between the rock walls of Eleuthera and Current Island.
Sent in by: Perry Joseph.
Eleuthera and
Harbour Island:
At 110 miles long and a mere two miles wide, Eleuthera effortlessly keeps travelers near
its pink and white sand beaches. Together with Harbour Island, Eleuthera charms travelers
with colonial villages and pineapple plantations.
Eleuthera Map:
A collection of Eleuthera maps with little camera icons that you can click on to view
photographs of the island.
Discover Eleuthera
Bahamas:
Why do Americans and Europeans choose to live here? Discover Eleuthera, Bahamas, as
experienced by a couple who have left their birthplace behind to live in Eleuthera.
They'll bring you spectacular Bahamas beaches on Eleuthera, Interviews, maps, restaurants
and latest resort developments.
Exuma
Exuma Map:
Map of Exuma, to give you some idea of orientation.
Flamingo
Bay - Exuma, Bahamas.
The Exumas:
The Exumas are a collection of 365 cays and islands stretching over 120 miles. Two main
islands, Great Exuma and Little Exuma, form the southern tip. Hidden coves, bays, and
harbours throughout are magnets for yachts and sportfisherman.
Grand Bahama Island
Grand Bahama:
Cosmopolitan Freeport/Lucaya is faster paced than Nassau. Visit the official website of
the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board.
Grand Bahama
Island:
With its impressive combination of ecological wonders and manmade attractions, Grand
Bahama Island generously offers something for everyone, including two or three vacations
in one. The challenge is deciding which to try first.
Grand Bahama Vacations:
With its impressive combination of ecological wonders and manmade attractions, Grand
Bahama Island generously offers something for everyone, including two or three vacations
in one. Grand Bahama Island is home to the resort areas of Freeport and Lucaya, the
International Bazaar, hotels, resorts and inns, golf courses, marinas, and a collection of
eclectic restaurants. Golf, tennis, water sports and duty-free shopping are popular and
plentiful.
Unexso:
Swim and interact with trained dolphins in the protected waters and natural environment of
The Dolphin Experience Lagoon. Ferries depart four times a day for a 20 minute ride along
the south shore of Grand Bahama Island to the lagoon.
Inagua
Inagua:
Great Inagua’s resident population includes over 80,000 West Indian flamingos and 924
Bahamians. Little Inagua is inhabited only by donkeys, goats, and rare birds. This pair of
islands is known as Inagua and is highly praised by visitors for its ecotours.
Long Island
Long Island:
An uninterrupted 80-mile stretch of contrasting coastlines gives Long Island its name and
a distinct landscape. While soft beaches greet the water on the west coast, rocky cliffs
rise from the shore on the east. That said, words are inadequate.
Mayaguana
Mayaguana:
Mayaguana is the least developed and most isolated island within The Bahamas family of
islands. That’s a Bahamian way of saying it’s an ideal getaway for travellers
seeking footprint-free beaches, reef diving, and a tackle box of sportfishing.
Nassau/Paradise Island
Dolphin Encounters:
The boat departure dock/check-in area is located at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal
(One Marina Drive), which is the only building between the two bridges on Paradise Island.
Nassau/Paradise
Island:
Nassau, capital city of The Islands of The Bahamas, resides on New Providence Island,
neighbour to Paradise Island. This island pair maintains a distinct blend of international
glamour and tropical ease, giving travellers freedom to do everything or nothing at all.
San Salvador
San Salvador:
Christopher Columbus gave this 63-square-mile spot of land historic importance to
Bahamians when he made first landfall here in 1492. Although closely connected to its
past, San Salvador presently attracts divers, snorkelers and fisherman.
Bahamas Ferries:
Bridging the distance between islands with a ferry system that aims to make inter-island
travel fun. As guests ride in air-conditioned comfort, they can enjoy a meal and beverages
served by cabin attendants.
Bahamas Guide:
Comprehensive guide to the Bahamas with useful information to help you plan your Bahamas
vacation.
Getting to Bahamas:
Plenty of large airlines and several charter carriers serve passengers flying into The
Islands Of The Bahamas. Frequent flights are available to Nassau, Freeport and The Out
Islands. Although there are no direct flights from Europe to The Islands Of The Bahamas, a
quick stopover in Miami is easy and perfectly
viable.
Travelling Around
Bahamas:
There are many options to help you get around each island in The Bahamas, and to help you
hop from island to island. But remember, when you take to the road, British rules apply,
so please keep to the left. Visitors may use their home driver’s license for up to
three months and may also apply for an international driver's license.
Bahamas Adventures
Shark Diving in
Bahamas:
Patric Douglas takes Bahamas thrill-seeking divers into the world of the secretive and
equally infamous Tiger Shark.
More detailed travel destination information for:
Grand
Bahama, Nassau.
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