When you hear the name “Bahamas”, do you automatically hear tropical music? Does your imagination drift away to endless white sandy beaches and waves lapping off the shore? Maybe it’s time for you to stop dreaming and start living the dream with a vacation in the Bahamas.
The Bahamas Islands consists of over 700 islands and cays, covering 100,000 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean between south Florida and Hispaniola. Most of these islands are uninhabited and each has its own unique qualities that provide limitless opportunities for adventure and seclusion. The combination of natural beauty, local customs and rich traditions gives tourists so much to discover on the islands of the Bahamas.
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The breathtaking emerald and turquoise waters of the Bahamas form amazing spots for playful activities or simple isolation, while limitless miles of winding white and pink sand beaches reward the weary traveler with genuine awe and relaxation.
The waters surrounding the Bahamas islands are some of the clearest in the world, with visibility up to 200 feet. In addition to those glorious beaches, visitors can enjoy ecotours, boating, sailing, diving, fishing, snorkeling and other water sports. This is the perfect getaway for simple souls, romantic lovers, adventurous spirits and the young at heart. On any day, at any given moment, the Bahamas offers a diverse selection of experiences. All you need to do is choose.
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Getting to the Bahamas is easy, with roughly 57 airports throughout the islands including three international airports in Nassau or Paradise Island, The Exumas, and the Grand Bahama Island. Twenty-four of these airports are official ports to the Islands of the Bahamas. If you’re skeptical about getting to these islands scattered along the 500 mile stretch of water that divides the Atlantic and the Caribbean, you can rest assured that it is a very accessible piece of paradise.
The official currency of the Bahamas is the Bahamian dollar, which is equivalent to the U.S. dollar. Although the Bahamas has their own legal tender in circulation, both the Bahamian and U.S. dollar are accepted interchangeably throughout the islands. Therefore, American tourists are not inconvenienced by changing currencies when they visit the Bahamas.
English is the official language of the islands of the Bahamas. If you are comfortable speaking English, you’ll have no trouble getting around, ordering meals or reading street signs. However, the island dialect can be a little tricky to understand. English is spoken in a fascinating blend of Queen’s diction and African influences plus the island tongue, so you may need to ask some people to repeat what they say. As in cockney English, some words may be pronounced with a silent “h”, as in “ouse” for “house”. In spite of these slight language differences, you’ll find the people warm and friendly with a unique dialect that only enhances the overall island experience.
If you’ve been romancing the idea of a vacation in the Bahamas, it’s time to stop dreaming. Book your vacation today and experience all there is to see, do and hear in this magnificent island cluster.
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