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Bahamas

Places To Visit in Bahamas

Here are the top 12 tourist places in Bahamas

1. Bahamas

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The Bahamas offers over 700 islands waiting for visitors to explore. It is considered to be one of the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean. This Paradise of beaches is located 50 miles off the east coast of Florida and is heaven for beach lovers. The Bahamas provides the quintessential...

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2. Grand Bahamas

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Located in the northern Bahamas, Grand Bahama is one of the most popular islands and a major tourist attraction in the country. From the budget packages to extravagant cruise tours, this place offers all the beautiful landscapes to fit for every pocket. With the most exotic beaches and an extremely ...

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Living up to its name in the Bahamas, Paradise island is a must-visit for every traveller in the country. Having the best hotels and resorts, this place is simply captivating wit its beautiful landscapes.

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Such a small island and so much to offer! The stunning island of Bimini is located in the Western Bahamas. Popularly called as 'Big Game Fishing Capital of the Bahamas', the Bimini is a fishhook cluster of islands that includes North Bimini and South Bimini.

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Fun Filled Florida and Bahamas Cruise Tour Package

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All of America Tour Package

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5. Andros

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The biggest landmass in the Bahamas, Andros boasts an assortment of rich and social points of interest. Renowned for its barrier reef, it is a noteworthy fascination for divers.

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The Harbour island and Eeleuthera are the most seasoned settlements in the Bahamas. Both the islands offers phenomenal perspectives and welcome a large number of sightseers everywhere throughout the year.

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Essentially a private island in the capital city of Bahamas, Blue Lagoon is a beautiful island open to everyone who wishes to explore it. It offers a gazillion opportunities for fun, water-based activities or simply relaxing by the beach. æ

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Essentially a marine secured area, Exuma Cays Land is situated in the eastern Bahamas. It is first of its kind in the Caribbean and is incredibly delighted in by each visitor.

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A ship full with visitors runs frequently from Marsh Harbour to Elbow Cay. Elbow Cay in the Abacos emanates the appeal of an advanced English-style fishing town.

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Well located in Nassau, the Pirate Museum has hundreds of enjoyable stories about the several pirates in the area. It offers an interactive place which appeals to so many children and adults who are fascinated by the 'Golden Age of æPiracy' in the Caribbean.

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Lying somewhat out of the way, Long Island is situated in the southern portion of the archipelago. As the name propose, it is around 80 miles in length and is known to be one of the most picturesque islands on the planet.

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Explore the Ardastra Gardens and experience the native flora and fauna of the Bahamas. The zoo, conservation park and the gardens provide the perfect opportunity for the visitors to get up close and personal with the nature.

What is the currency of Bahamas?

Visitors from the US do not require to convert their money into Bahamian dollar as US Dollars are widely accepted all over the Bahamas. Also, both USD and B$ is equal in value. On the other hand, if you are travelling from another nation than the US, it's insightful to change your cash before you get to the Bahamas. Credit cards are accepted all through the majority of the Bahamas, particularly in the tourist's regions, however, a portion of the smaller out island require cash payments to buy, and in some cases even auto rentals. ATM's are accessible all through Nassau, Paradise Island and Freeport, yet are harder to discover in the smaller islands. ATM's at the Casinos and close to the Tourist Information Area give US dollars. All others will give out Bahamian Dollars. Attempt and utilise your Bahamian dollars before you return, a few spots may exchange it for you.. other won't. Traveller's Checks are acknowledged in many resorts and tourist restaurants and attractions. A few hotels charge a small expense to cash them for you.

What is the history of Bahamas?

The Arawak Indians were the main inhabitants of the Bahamas. Columbus' first experience with the New World was on Oct. 12, 1492, when he arrived on the Bahamian island of San Salvador. The British first constructed settlements on the islands in the seventeenth century. In the mid-eighteenth century, the Bahamas were a favourite pirate haunt. The Bahamas were a Crown colony from 1717 until they were allowed inner self-government in 1964. The islands moved toward more prominent independence in 1968 after the mind-boggling triumph as a rule decisions of the Progressive Liberal Party, drove by Prime Minister Lynden O. Pindling, over the overwhelmingly white United Bahamians Party. With its new command from the black population (85% of Bahamians), Pindling's legislature arranged another constitution with Britain under which the state turned into the Commonwealth of the Bahama Islands in 1969. On July 10, 1973, the Bahamas turned into a free country.

What is unique about culture of Bahamas?

The culture in the Bahamas is influenced by Caribbean islands. People of Bahamas are considered as easy going, friendly and hospitable. Their culture is a beautiful blend of African and colonial American times. Bahamians are considered to be music enthusiasts and you may find various forms of music including goombay filling the night air. The ïshakersÍ, type of instrument used in the popular ïrake and scrape musicÍ, are made from the pods of Poinciana trees. English (more British than American) is the national language of The Bahamas and is intertwined with an appealing Bahamian dialect. Creole is used among Haitian immigrants. The population in the Bahamas is 95% Christian primarily Methodist, Baptist and Catholic. The country boasts that they have the most number of churches per capita than in any other country.

How is Bahamas divided into regions?

The Bahamas are an archipelago of almost 700 islands & 2400 uninhabited islets. Located 50 miles off the east coast of Florida, the Bahamas extend for about 760 miles in area. The capital city Nassau is located on the island of New Province and is the largest city of Bahamas as well. Districts other than New province are Bimini, City of Freeport (Grand Island) and Long Island to name a few popular ones. Though surrounded by shallow waters, sometimes only a few meters deep, the Bahamian seas with its brilliant blue waters are spectacular. The Bahamas is surrounded by the Atlantic ocean which is home to the bottle-nosed dolphins, humpbacks, and blue whales. There aren't any rivers or streams on the Islands; fresh water can be found close to the surface usually resting on salt water.