A vacation in the Bahamas always sounded like paradise on earth, but did you know that when you travel to the Bahamas you go to not just one island, but many?
Traveling from one end of the Bahamas to the other, not only are the well-known islands like Grand Bahama, The Abacos, Eleuthera, and Exuma, but the Bahamas is in fact a country of 700 islands, of which 23 are inhabited but there are many islets. and uninhabited cays.
The differences found between the different islands are also extreme, when you take the cosmopolitan Nassau and compare it to the desert like Inagua. As you can imagine, being only fifty miles off the coast of Florida, the Bahamas are very much an American playground, in fact, on many of the islands, the small towns could be almost the same as those found on the Massachusetts coast, only the palm trees, and the sands are different.
A Bahamas vacation has long been popular with boaters because the seas are calm, there are refreshing trade winds, and this is home to the Gulf Stream that makes the weather so pleasant. The Gulf Stream is also the reason there are so many big fish and a general abundance of marine life, which is why many people travel to the Bahamas for a sport fishing vacation alone.
No vacation in the Bahamas would be complete without spending time snorkeling or scuba diving. The Gulf Stream is once again responsible for underwater delights, the spectacular schools of fish that congregate around the reefs, which make up more than 5% of the total number of coral reefs in the world. You will never tire of this technicolor underwater fantasy world in the Bahamas.
Probably more people vacation in the Bahamas for the beauty of the beaches than for anything else, and no trip to the Bahamas would be complete without a visit to the pink sands of Harbor Island and Eleuthera.
Having said that, there are more beaches in the Bahamas than you could visit in a lifetime, but you should take the time to go to the Exumas and San Salvador, where you will be almost alone on their beautiful beaches.
After you’ve had your fill of the beautiful beaches and all the sea has to offer on your Bahamas vacation, why not head ashore and simply enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of the Bahamas Islands? You can fly from island to island or just take a flight to see the amazing view of white sand, green islands, coral cays, turquoise sea, charming little towns, all totally unforgettable.
On land, why not rent a bike and explore? Then of course there are plenty of other things to do on dry land. Your Bahamas vacation could consist of staying at one of the many world-class properties and hotels that dot the islands, playing tennis or golfing on beautiful championship courses.
Shopping is another delight on your Bahamas vacation at one of the island’s shopping arcades. If you like to gamble, there are casinos, but there is nothing like sitting on a pink sand beach with a good book, a cold drink, surrounded by your family.
A Bahamas vacation can bring you closer to paradise on earth.