Discover Bahamas

Guide to Bahamas





Bahamas ... where dreams begin and reality ends! Blessed with perfect location, ideal climatic conditions, crystal clear turquoise waters, pearly white sand beaches and luxurious all-inclusive accommodation options, Bahamas is a dreamscape paradise perfect for singles, couples, honeymooners, family vacationers and all kinds of holiday makers. Whatever your pleasure, there is a charming island for you in Bahamas; each with individual character and with something unique and unexpected to make you island vacation an everlasting memory. People from different corners of the globe come to explore the unique sounds of the island's colorful history and rich culture, extraordinary natural beauty and the warm welcoming hospitality of always smiling Bahamians. A colorful parade of striking natural and man-made tourist attractions awaits you; add to this an endless variety of activities. Discover, explore, experience and enjoy your holidays to the fullest!

Sprinkled over 100,000 square miles, Bahamas archipelago comprises around 700 islands and over 2,400 cays (small islands) formed by rising coral and has an area of 5,382 sq miles with population of 347,000 (2010 est.). The island boasts the clearest water on earth with a visibility of over 200 feet. Physically the islands come in different categories, including limestone caves, pine forests, lush plantations, bone fishing flats and the world's third largest barrier reef. The main islands are Grand Bahama Island and bustling New Providence (Nassau and Paradise Island). And if you seek and off-the-bitten-path getaway, stay in one of the many out islands like Andros, Abaco, Berry Islands, Cat Island, San Salvador and Biminis. Nassau is the capital city of Bahamas, blessed with warm healthful climate, colorful atmosphere, aquamarine waters, luxurious resorts and brush colonial charm.

Andros is the largest island of Bahamas with an area of 2,300 sq miles and inhabited by 8,000 people who are skilled artists and craftsmen. Andros is a great place for laid-back beach getaway, wedding or honeymoon. Andros is where you will find the world's third largest barrier reef, offering unlimited fascination for divers and snorkelers. The Tongue of the Ocean- a mile-deep abyss featuring stunning coral gardens and wondrous marine life is another attractions you shouldn't miss out. Andros is also famous for its blue holes, both inland and undersea.

Located in the warm Atlantic Ocean, Grand Bahama Island (539 sq miles) is the fourth largest island and second most popular tourist destination in the Bahamas, boasting endless ecological wonders, memorable mix of historic charm and modern attractions. When Christopher Columbus visited the island in the late 15 centuries, he called it Gran Bajamar that means 'Great Shallows' from which the name Grand Bahama was derived. Today the name of the island's capital Freeport/Lucaya is better known to the world than the name of the island itself. Grand Bahama Island is a nature lover's paradise with myriad places for hiking, bird watching, horseback riding and paddling. The island also provides a perfect environment for fantastic championship golf courses and a plethora of excellent outdoor activities. But everything doesn't end when the sun falls below horizon, there is a buzzing nightlife with glittering casinos, lively bars and lounges, dancing and other entertainment waiting to be discovered.

The truly tropical paradise of Bahamas is an ideal choice if you have decided to relax and unwind. From taking an underwater cruise in your own submarine to enjoying a scenic boat rise on a triple deck catamaran to playing golf on your dream course, complete with ocean winds and tight fairways to rejuvenating your mind, body and soul, your vacations will be filled with fun, rest and relaxation.