What comes to mind when thinking about a nice holiday in the sun with beaches and drinks? The Caribbean of course, and what is one of the best places that springs to mind when you think of the Caribbean? The Bahamas! The Bahamas is always first on the list of any travellers looking for beaches, surf, and fun. Encompassing over seven hundred different islands, the Bahamas it the ideal place for getting some rest and relaxation in the sun. It’s such a perfect paradise, that the Pirates of the Caribbean movies were filmed in this idealistic setting, and if its good enough for a major hollywood movie, it’s perfect for you.
Spending a holiday in the Caribbean is cheaper and more affordable than ever thanks to the plethora of tour packages available for you to choose from, just open up your favorite browser, or go to the nearest travel agent, and begin choosing from the literally hundreds of tour packages available today. If you’re on your honeymoon or planning your wedding, it couldn’t be more perfect, because resorts cater to these kind of events. With the magnificent ocean backdrop, you couldn’t ask for a more perfect location to hold you wedding (think about how gorgeous your wedding photos will be).
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In addition to the picture perfect beaches, you’re surrounded by history. With over 700 islands to explore, you’ll never run out of places to visit in the Bahamas. This is why the Bahamas was such a popular destination in old times for pirates and smugglers, they loved the shallow seas and hiding spots that make it such a perfect place to have an intimate moment for couples. Great weather, magnificent beaches, beautiful sunsets, warm weather, delicious food, and good old fashioned Caribbean hospitality will make this vacation the best of your life.
But so many islands to explore, it can be difficult to decide where to start. To help you plan your vacations to the Bahamas, check out what are the 10 best islands to visit in the bahamas.
1. Harbour Island
In 2005, Harbour Island was rated best island in the Caribbean by the famous magazine Travel & Leisure. This Bahamas island is well known by travelers for its stunning beaches. These perfect pink sand beaches are simply perfect for a romantic getaway. Also the shallow waters allow for some great snorkelling.
2. Eleuthera
If you are looking for an exotic place, with wild and plentiful beaches, with little crowds (except the one coming from the Club Med), Eleuthera is a great option. It offers great diving in the blue holes, nice pink sand beaches and tasty lobsters!
3. Abaco Beaches
This island brings people around the world for its prime boating and sailing locations. Popular beaches, such asTreasure Cay, Guana Cay and Tahiti Beach are also a must see.
4. Andros Beaches
Although it is the Bahamas largest island (larger than all of the 700 other islands grouped together!) , this “Sleeping Giant” groups a unique combination of marine features and ecosystems, probably made possible by the vary sparse population.
5. Bimini
This tiny island is located 50 miles east of Miami was discovered in 1512. This island has always been a favorite, whether as a refuge for pirates hundreds of years ago, as a personal retreat for Hemmingway in the 1930’s or for everyone else who have always wanted to explore the world underwater.
6. Cat Island
Being the highest point of the Bahamas, Cat Island is hard to miss. Here, you can swim with the shark, hike on the nature trails, discover the Natural Wildlife Refuge, explore hidden coves and relax at Fernandez Bay Beach.
7. Exuma
If you are looking for white sand and pristine blue water, the beaches of Exuma are what you are looking for. With over 175 square miles of protected beaches and water, nothing compares to the breathtaking beaches of Exuma.
8. New Providence Island
Regrouping 70% of the nation’s population, New Providence Island is with no doubt worth a stop. There is a lot to do and see, including lots of shops, bars, restaurants and hotels. Bacardi lovers will also be able to enjoy a great Bacardi tour at the company’s distillery. And beach lovers will love to know that minutes aways from the busy area is Cable Beach, one of the best beaches of the Bahamas.
9. Long Island
Named Long Island because of its 80 miles in length, Long Island has some of the greatest beaches of the Caribbean : Cape Santa Maria and The Love Beaches. This island is home to the world’s deepest (at least known to humans) blue hole, Dean’s Blue Hole. This island is also a real heaven for sailing, yachting and fishing.
10. Acklins Island
If you are looking for a truly secluded island, the Acklins Island remains today of the least known island of the archipelago. This island hides a variety of wild life and plants, such as the occasional swamp turtle. Except for the very few tiny and colorful villages, the Acklins Island of today is almost as natural as the Bahamas discovered by Columbus. enough for a major hollywood movie, it’s perfect for you.
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