| The Bahamas is a series of over 700 islands and over | | | | the old culture of the islands visit the Mardi |
| 200 cays sitting just off the east coast of Florida. | | | | Gras-esque Junkanoo Festival ( held right after |
| Once a pirate stronghold, this nation of islands now | | | | Christmas. |
| plays host to adventure seekers and tourists looking | | | | Accommodations |
| to escape into the beauty of the Caribbean. Known | | | | Tourism drives the Bahamas economy. As you can |
| for its powdery sand and endless beaches, the | | | | image, there are a wide variety of lodging options |
| Bahamas is a place of pleasure and relaxation. To | | | | throughout the Bahamas. If you are not price |
| help you on your island getaway here are my top 5 | | | | conscience then the sky is the limit. From the |
| reasons to visit the Bahamas. | | | | amenity rich super resorts like Atlantis ( to the ultra |
| Proximity | | | | high-end pampered establishments like the Westin |
| Bimini, the western most district of the Bahamas is | | | | Grand Bahama Island Resort in Lucaya. For those of |
| located just 53 miles off the east coast of Florida. | | | | you with a tighter wallet there are still some |
| If you don’t mind a short connecting flight, the | | | | impressive options. Check out a Bahamas Hotel with |
| Bahamas Islands are accessible from almost | | | | a mini-vacation offer ( These deals are designed to |
| anywhere is the United States and there should be | | | | introduce you to timeshare options and they offer |
| some reasonable airfare deals on a number of | | | | access to some great amenities for a reasonable |
| websites. If you are looking for a piece of paradise | | | | price. No matter where you stay, beware of the |
| close to home the Bahamas is the spot to start your | | | | energy surcharges and taxes associate with lodging. |
| search. | | | | Tourism is the breadwinner in the Bahamas so it can |
| Shopping, Duty FreeSince 1992 the Bahamas | | | | get a bit pricey. |
| government has lifted the duty tax on luxury items | | | | Enjoying the Night Life |
| such as fine leather bags and perfumes. This policy | | | | More than a few visitors to the islands have referred |
| has led to an amazing 25% savings on the prices of | | | | to the Bahamas night life as Vegas-lite. From the |
| similar high-end items in the United States. Shopping | | | | nightly cabaret shows at the Paradise Island Resort |
| in paradise can be a treat with extensive markets | | | | to the full blown casino at the Crystal Palace Resort, |
| and boutiques throughout Nassua and Grand Bahama | | | | guest on the islands have a wide variety of options |
| Island. | | | | to have a good time. Clubs, dance halls and |
| History | | | | cabarets can be found at the majority of large hotels |
| For anyone interested in colonial history, the | | | | throughout the Bahamas. |
| Roselawn Museum on Nassua houses one of the | | | | Whether you are dancing the night away or just |
| finest collections of period artifacts available. If you | | | | relaxing on the pristine beaches enjoying the |
| are looking for a more raw personal experience, take | | | | Caribbean, the Bahamas will leave a lasting |
| a tour of one of the many settlements set up by | | | | impression. If you are looking for that perfect island |
| the free blacks after the 1834 abolishment of slavery | | | | vacation, pack your bathing suit and bring some |
| in the Bahamas. For a more care-free brush with | | | | sunscreen, the Bahamas Islands are waiting. |