GO BANANAS FOR THE BAHAMAS!

The Bahamas are a tropical paradise with award-winning beaches and adventurous watersports in crystal clear sea.

• Tropical Paradise

• Honeymoon destination

• Swim with pigs

• Duty-free Shopping

Situated in the Atlantic Ocean, but known as Caribbean islands, the diverse and idyllic Bahamas appeal to families and those seeking a romantic getaway or honeymoon. There are more than 700 islands, islets and cays… some celebrities, such as Shakira and Johnny Depp apparently even own their own islands here!

With a wealth of all-inclusive top class luxury resorts, beachfront villas and boutique hotels, offering superb cuisine, the Bahamas are perfect for travellers of all ages. Head to a casino resort…Nassau is the biggest in the Caribbean or what about some duty-free shopping? Island hop and relax on secluded beaches and private coves on deserted islands. Dive and snorkel amongst colourful marine life and even swim with pigs! 

Our Top 5 Reasons To Visit The Bahamas:

1. Stunning scenery and beaches

There is a world class beach to suit all tastes.

The picture-perfect white sands and caves of secluded Gold Rock Beach on Grand Bahama are great for families. The world’s longest underwater cave network is also on this island. Unique Pink Sand beach on Harbour Island and Love Beach on Long Island are simply stunning.

The 3 and half mile long Treasure Cay beach, on Abaco Island, is considered one of the top ten beaches in the world.

Dean’s Blue Hole on Long Island is a free diving location and the 2^nd deepest blue hole in the world. Be careful, as the vertical drop off arrives quickly.

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2. Outdoor activities

Boating, fishing, diving, sailing, golf, snorkelling, swimming…

Bimimi is renowned for deep sea fishing, diving and snorkelling. Fishing off Treasure Cay beach is superb. Surfer’s Beach on Eleuthera Island offers some of the best surfing conditions in the Bahamas and there’s excellent diving on coral reefs and wrecks off the island. Andros Island offers world class scuba diving, deep sea and fly fishing.

Hike around the disused cotton plantations in Clifton Heritage National Park, and the rainforests of Lucayan N. P.

For something completely unique, swim with pigs on Exuma Island and Rose Island.

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3.  Food and Drink

Fresh fish and seafood are popular …conch shellfish is even considered an aphrodisiac! For dessert, try Guava Duff, steamed pudding with rum sauce.

Sip Sky Juice, (gin, coconut water and condensed milk), Kalik Beer and rum. The estate of John Watling’s rum distillery was even featured in James Bond’s ‘Casino Royale’.

4. History 

The Bahamas colonial legacy lives on in churches, forts and colonial buildings. Head to the colourful capital, NASSAU, and climb the 66 rock steps carved out of the limestone by slaves from 1793-94. Called the Queen’s Staircase, they link to Fort Fincastle, which was built by the British to deter pirates.

5. Culture

Locals call their unique music ‘Junkanoo’… a mix of European and African vibes. The colourful Junkanoo National Festival has parades, dancers and musicians, with the main events on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

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