About the Bahamas Have you ever witnessed the beauty of the Bahamas? The quiet coves or sheltered bays and crowd-free beaches of the Bahamas will offer all visitors the intimacy of a secluded retreat and luxury. It is simply a tropical paradise and is twice the size of Spain. The Bahamas is actually made up of over 687 palm-fringed isles.

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Where to stay

The Bahamas is a beautiful place with stunning resorts and Hotels. You will be spoiled for choice. Where you stay depends on how big your budget is. Some of the best places to stay in include; Grand Isle Resort & Spa 5*, Emerald Palms by the Sea, St Francis Resort, Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort & Villas, Fernandez Bay Village, Pineapple Fields and many more to choose from.

The locals are very friendly and polite so you will not have problems with them as they are always keen to help or get to know you. So if you did experience any problems in your hotel or villa simply speak with the receptionist and they will make sure they fix the problem or provide you a better room.

Things to do in the Bahamas

The Bahamas is all about the beaches and the water sports and relaxation. Named after the Spanish baja mar, meaning 'shallow sea', the Bahamas is blessed with the warmest and clearest turquoise waters that you could ever find which are home to ancient shipwrecks and a rainbow of coral reefs teeming with beautiful and colorful fish.

You will also find all the historic little, colorful houses and huts sitting along the tropical landscape in the Bahamas.

For couples or honeymooners you can explore some of the many Bahamas' beaches that are 100% unspoiled offering a total tranquility with the occasional squawking of an exotic bird and gently splashing waves would be the only distraction.

The best beaches in the Bahamas include;

Beach fanatic?
Then you have to see the pale pink sands of Harbour Island which are simply a sight to behold, while the powder-fine alabaster beaches of Paradise Island are home to soaring seabirds and gently aging palms.

Nassau
Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas which offers the great 18th-century forts and pastel-coloured Georgian. For more fascinating history and culture, check out the Pompey Museum and its fine collection of island artifacts and exhibits.

Long Island
Long Island is an expansive, soft, stretch of sand, as its name suggests. Long Island is almost 130km (80 miles) in length.

While in the Bahamas, you can also explore the famous Columbus' landing spot. While there you have to stand in the Columbus' first 'New World' landing place situated near Cockburn Town on San Salvador. This place is simply breath taking and it was a home to 40,000 Lucayans at the time of his 15th-century arrival and now a prime scuba-diving spot.

If you wish to explore the Bahamas further then head to one of the islands' busiest markets to haggle over spices, ceramics, handicrafts and even local art.

For the sporty visitors there is diving excursions, snorkeling, windsurfing and parasailing or to stay away from the beach you can try some of the world-class golf courses with ocean-facing holes.

Bahamian Food

Although you can find almost any kind of international food in the Bahamas from Sushi to Lasagne and burgers, some dishes are unique to the Bahamas, especial the sea food.

Some of the best restaurants to visit include; Graycliff, which is a historic Graycliff, a mansion built in 1742 by a famous pirate later to become a prison, is now a five star restaurant, Spring Moon Restaurant & Bar which is gourmet Chinese food with a Bahamian touch, Cafe Johnny Canoe - a truly great Bahamian experience and Pirates of Nassau - An interactive Pirate Attraction in the heart of downtown Nassau.

 

Bahamian Nightlife

The Bahamas is a place for relaxation so if you are after partying and boozing then maybe this is not the place for you. Here you will find the most amazing beaches and scenery that you wouldn't want to do anything but explore the area or relax on the white hot sand.

Nevertheless there are quite a few bars and clubs for those who still wish to have the best of both worlds.

Bahamian bars and clubs pulsate with island rhythms and dance music to make the soul relax, from pumping goombay and calypso to Junkanoo beats you will be dancing all night long until you can't stand up.

During daytime you can also discover riotous dance festivals that mix African slave-trade rituals with Bahamian tempo and American hip-hop twists. These are the perfect times to experience some culture and relate it to your own. Or why not experience the age old traditions and legends of the islands at local cultural celebrations where you will be able to dress up in costumes, eat traditional food and sing historical songs.