The Bahamas can offer you the vacation of your dreams
If you’re thinking about vacationing in the Bahamas, then it’s never too early to do your research and learn what the islands have to offer. The Caribbean offers many islands for a beautiful beach vacation, but if you’ve never been to the Bahamas, the experience can be as varied as the people on the islands. Here are a few facts that may tip the scales for your first Bahamas vacation.
The Bahamas is an archipelago of 100,000 square miles that stretches from southeast Florida to Haiti. The Bahamas has more than 700 large islands and many smaller cays (pronounced key) that cover an area of more than 5,382 square miles. Combining all the islands together, the land mass is roughly the size of Connecticut. About 20 of the Bahamas are inhabited.
The Tropic of Cancer runs through the island chain. The semi-tropical maritime climate is tempered by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. And it’s no surprise that 5% of the world’s coral can be found in Bahamian waters, including the third longest barrier reef in the world, which is located off the coast of Andros Island. All the islands are relatively flat; the highest point on all the islands is 206 feet above sea level and is Mount Alvernia on Cat Island.
The largest of the Bahamas is Andros, which is approximately 100 miles by 40 miles. Grand Bahama is one of the largest islands and home to two excellent resort towns, Freeport and Lucaya. Grand Bahama Island measures 80 miles wide and 16 miles at its widest point and covers 530 square miles of total area; the highest point on the island is only 68 feet.
Each of the Bahamas offers something special. If you are looking for the calm and less developed side of the islands, like the underwater cave of the Lucayan National Park on the island of Grand Bahama or The End of the World Bar in Bimini. Maybe you’re interested in a mega-resort in Nassau or Paradise Island. Visit the Outer Islands, a world largely unchanged from the days of Columbus. Some of them are so rustic that you will enjoy your time there without electricity.
Whether you are looking for relaxation sitting under the leaves of a large palm tree, or snorkeling or scuba diving along the coral reefs, or gambling in one of the casinos, the Bahamas can offer a very special, very memorable vacation. Be sure to consult with a qualified Bahamas travel consultant who can help you get the right vacation that fits your dreams and budget.
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