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Bahamas
Of the more
than 700 islands that make up the Bahamas - stretching for miles
off the Florida
coast to Cuba
- the best known among tourists are New Providence, Grand Bahama,
Bimini, Cat Island and Eleuthera.
And perhaps
the most familiar of these is New Providence, where Nassau is
the main port o' call, a colorful jumble of English colonial architecture,
mud & thatched roof shanties, and wood houses painted in bright
pastels.
Catering to
the thousands of tourists who arrive each year there are, or course,
the modern mega hotels, the most notable of which is the Atlantis
resort & casino located on nearby Paradise Island.
More world-class
amenities await in Freeport on Grand Bahama, the chain's largest
island, offering the best of modern comfort & exotic adventure
including a hopping nightlife, entertainment, and day trips out
to the countryside to take in the breathtaking flora and fauna
of Lucayan National Park.
Elsewhere
around the Bahamas, miles of white or pink sandy beaches are available
for swimming, diving or snorkeling around underwater reefs, or
just for getting away from it all and letting the sun and tropical
breezes restore mind, body and soul.
If you're
traveling near the end of December, also don't miss the wild &
colorful Junkanoo
parades (the most spectacular occuring on Bay Street in Nassau)
as all of the Bahamas kicks off its version of Carnival.
The
Islands of the Bahamas - The
official site, with all you need to know for planning, booking
and enjoying your trip to and around the Bahamas, with facts &
information on major attractions, shopping & restaurants plus
special looks at Nassau, Grand Bahama and Paradise Island, family
fun, wedding planning, day trips, diving, snorkeling and off-beat
activities.
Bahamas
Travel Information
- Lonely Planet guide with insider looks at the top attractions
in the Biminis, Nassau, Long Island and national parks, typical
costs, practical info on getting there and getting around, weather
facts, and visitor suggestions in the online forum.
Bahamas
Vacation Guide - The go-to place for dozens of detailed
maps of the islands plus photos and travel tips, information on
major attractions and beaches in Bimini, Nassau, Paradise Islands
and more, with passport and entry requirements, interesting history
& folklore, recipes, fun facts.
The
Bahamian - In-depth guide geared to Bahamians and visitors
with information on major attractions, night life, restaurants,
hotels, events & festivals, plus more on everything from where
to find a good beautician to the local political scene, with chat
and message boards.
Bahamas
travel guide - Good overview from Wikitravel with typical
costs, getting around by plane, bus or car, historical notes and
weather facts, related links.
Bahamas
Tourist Guide - Go virtual island-hopping via a clickable
map, learn more about where to go and what to do, practical tips
on air travel and transportation, interesting historical and cultural
guides, suggested reading and related links.
Grand
Bahama Island - The big tourist mecca offering guides
to major attractions, hotels & restaurants, shopping, beaches
& outdoor activities, tours and suggested itineraries, maps,
travel tips, FAQ.
Rum
Cay, Bahamas - The beautiful, unspoiled "dot"
near Long Island offering information on how to get there by sea
or air, news, photo gallery.
Bahamians
Online - Catch up on what's new and happening around the
islands, help with moving to the Bahamas, forum and chat room,
photo gallery.
also see in Travel -> 10
Top Caribbean Romantic Spots
The
Steel Forest Takes Root in the Bahamas
Spring Break in the Bahamas
| Diving
& Snorkeling
also
see in Holidays -> Bahamas
Independence Day | Junkanoo
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