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]]>Stunning Beaches and Crystal-Clear Waters
The Bahamas is renowned for its breathtaking beaches, with powdery white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters that stretch as far as the eye can see. Whether you’re lounging on the iconic Pink Sands Beach in Harbour Island, swimming with pigs at Pig Beach in Exuma, or snorkeling amidst vibrant coral reefs at Thunderball Grotto in the Exuma Cays, The Bahamas offers an abundance of opportunities to soak up the sun and enjoy water-based activities in some of the most beautiful settings imaginable. Dive into the sparkling waters of Dean’s Blue Hole, the world’s deepest underwater sinkhole, or simply relax on the secluded shores of one of the Out Islands, where pristine beaches and secluded coves await.
Vibrant Culture
The Bahamas boasts a rich cultural heritage influenced by African, European, and indigenous traditions, resulting in a vibrant and diverse cultural landscape that is celebrated through music, art, and cuisine. Explore the colorful streets of Nassau, the capital city, and discover historic landmarks such as the Queen’s Staircase, Fort Charlotte, and the vibrant straw market, where local artisans sell handcrafted souvenirs and traditional goods. Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats of Junkanoo, The Bahamas’ vibrant street festival featuring colorful costumes, lively music, and energetic dance performances. Sample the delicious flavors of Bahamian cuisine, from conch fritters and cracked conch to traditional dishes like peas and rice, johnnycake, and guava duff, served with a side of warm hospitality and island charm.
Outdoor Adventures
The Bahamas offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventures and ecotourism, with its diverse ecosystems, protected marine parks, and pristine natural landscapes. Explore the underwater wonders of the Andros Barrier Reef, the third-largest barrier reef system in the world, on a scuba diving or snorkeling excursion, where you can encounter colorful coral gardens, tropical fish, and marine life such as sea turtles, dolphins, and sharks. Kayak through the mangrove forests of Grand Bahama Island, home to diverse bird species and fascinating wildlife, or embark on a bonefishing expedition in the shallow flats of Andros Island, known as the bonefishing capital of the world. Hike through lush rainforests, explore hidden caves and blue holes, or take a boat tour to visit secluded islands and uninhabited cays, where you can swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the pristine beauty of nature.
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]]>Scuba Diving with Tiger Sharks — Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
Tiger Beach on Grand Bahama Island is known for its tiger sharks, lemon sharks, and hammerheads. There’s no better way to get up close and personal with these sea creatures than booking a trip with Jim Abernethy’s Scuba Adventures, which has cage-free dives. The trips are capped at 10 divers and the liveboard boats depart from West Palm Beach, Florida.
Scuba Diving with 50 Sharks at Once — Pacific Harbour, Fiji
On this scuba diving trip with Beqa Adventure Divers you can see up to eight different species including bull, tiger, sicklefin lemon, and silvertip sharks and you can dive with 50 sharks at one time.
Great White Shark Cage Dive — Simon’s Town, South Africa
South Africa is regarded as the spot to see great white sharks in their natural habitat and with African Shark Eco-Charters you can get close to these giants from the safety of a cage. Only four to five people are allowed in a cage at one time and groups are capped at 18.
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]]>Aquaventure Water Park
Located on Paradise Island this 141-acre water park transports you into a fantasy world built like the lost city of Atlantis. There are water slides themed on Mayan pyramids and jungles, a lazy river, and swimming pools.
Pirates of Nassau Museum
Not far from Aquaventure Water Park is Pirates of Nassau Museum, which has replica pirate ships and the history of pirates including “Black” Sam Bellamy and “Blackbeard” Edward Teach and their woman counterparts like Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
Sea Squirts
Atlantis Paradise Island hosts Sea Squirts, which is a one-hour program designed for children ages three to six years old. During the interactive marine program, kids will participate in marine activities and they can hand-feed fish and baby stingrays. They’ll go home with a keepsake swim shirt.
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]]>Best Time to Visit
While temperatures in the Bahamas are great year-round, the best time to visit the Bahamas is from mid-December to mid-April, which avoids hurricanes and the rainy season. Keep in mind that from mid-December to mid-April, prices are higher because it’s the country’s peak season.
How to Get Around
Jitneys (public buses) are the best way to get around in central Nassau. Jitneys run every day from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., with reduced hours on Sundays. Depending on the distance traveled and the island, they cost between $1.25 to $8 per person. To get around other islands, you’ll need to hail a taxi or rent a car. If you plan on traveling between the Bahamian islands, you’ll have to fly from Nassau’s airport with the inter-island air service, take a water taxi, or book a boat tour or cruise.
Where to Stay
Rosewood Baha Mar
The Rosewood property is within Baha Mar, a 1,000-acre development that is on Nassau’s Cable Beach. The development also has to other hotels and guests at all three of the properties have access to all of Baha Mar’s amenities including a casino, a golf course, and more than 40 restaurants and bars.
Sandals Emerald Bay
This all-inclusive adult-only secluded resort found on Great Exuma Island in the Bahamas has a golf course, a spa, a marina, three pools, and unlimited land and water sports.
Grand Isle Resort & Spa
Grand Isle Resort & Spa overlooks Emerald Bay from the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas. This modern boutique situated along a mile-long stretch of sand is super romantic with its couples spa treatments and private oceanfront diners, making it perfect for honeymooners.
What to Do
Bahamas Beaches
We can’t mention the Bahamas without talking about the country’s clear blue water beaches. The beaches range from water sport-focused sands to quiet sanctuaries on private islands. Whether you’re into sunbathing, snorkeling, or horseback riding, you’ll find the beach perfect for you.
Bahamas Boat Tours
If you’re into water sports, you won’t regret going on a boat tour. You’ll get to go diving, snorkeling, spear fishing, and swimming with wild pigs. Many tours offer access to private islands, where you can sunbathe and enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach.
Bahamas Diving & Snorkelling
Take advantage of what lies beneath the surface of the Bahamas’ water like the reefs, underwater caves, and sinkholes. Get up close and personal with aquatic animals like sea turtles, stingrays, dolphins, sharks, and Nassau grouper.
What to Eat
Even though you’ll find everything you need at the upscale Bahamian hotels and resorts, these places rarely have Bahamian cuisine and they’re expensive. If you want to eat like a resident, you’ll have to go outside of the hotel district.
Johnnycakes
Similar to cornbread, johnnycakes are made of milk, butter, flour, and sugar and they’re served with stews and curries.
Conch Salad
This ceviche-style dish serves uncooled conch spiced with spicy pepper and citrus salt. It’s common to find it mixed with green peppers, cucumbers, celery, and tomatoes.
(@paradisebeachandros)Guava Duff
This sweet treat is guava-filled pastry topped with a rum or brandy butter sauce.
Rock Lobsters
Also known as spiny lobsters, these crustaceans are a main export of the Caribbean and they can be enjoyed boiled, in salads, as patties, or in a Creole-style sauce.
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]]>Back in 2017, Fyre Festival made headlines when it went from the festival of the year to the biggest festival fail in history pretty much overnight. Although the festival itself was a total utter fail, the promotional video for the festival was perfection.
Billy McFarland invited the likes of Hailey Beiber and Bella Hadid to a 35-acre luxury island which he incorrectly claimed belonged to Pablo Escobar. Although the too-good-to-be-true luxury festival never happened, the island where it was meant to happen is now up for sale.
HG Christie’s listing for Saddleback Cay reads: “With over 90 feet of elevation, it has a commanding 360-degree view from one of the highest points in the Exumas. This guarantees some compelling views over one of the best seascapes in the world!
“Saddleback Cay has seven major and minor beaches, the nicest of which faces the prevailing Southerly Winds. The physical property includes a main house, and several ancillary cottages (guests and servants quarters).”
You can relive the pre-Fyre festival promo hype here:
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