Bahamas is one of the favorite tourist places, warm and evergreen. The charisma and aura of the place captivate. It seems that nature has given everything to this place with its 15 superb and exclusive islands, beaches and the enchanting Bahamas. The location of the place is such that it is closer to all the islands of the Caribbean. Located just a few miles from the tip of Florida, the Bahamas has everything to captivate its visitors.
The two best known islands of this place are: The Out Island and Nassau or Paradise Island. Nassau is also the capital of the Bahamas. The Out Islands are a group of several islands such as: Abacos, Acklins aka Crooked Island, Andros etc. then there are also the impressive islands Brry, Bimni, Cat Island with the incredible landscapes, the Exumas famous for diving, fishing and the like. The rare West Indian flamingos can be a joy to behold in the Inagua Islands; The pulse of romance can run high on the quiet, tranquil but beautiful islands of Mayaguana. Last but not least, the island of San Salvador that takes you back in time when Christopher Columbus first set foot there.
In addition to the islands, there are plenty of beaches with soft sand and turquoise blue water that make you experience paradise on earth. The most vibrant, active, and lively beach is Cable Beach Nassau, where you and your kids can do anything from snorkeling to scuba diving to bouncing banana boats. Guana Beach in the Abaco Islands has striking corals in the waters, while Pink Sands Beach in the Harbor Islands is dotted with disconcerting pink sand. Along with these is a beautiful beach in the Cat Islands, Taino Beach with exceptional oceans, water slides, restaurants in Freeport. Stocking Island Beach makes it easy for you with a rented scooter or bike to explore the beach in a different way.
In addition to its scenic splendor, the Bahamas is also admired for its exultant nightlife. Casinos, discos, bars, restaurants, all are intended to keep the spirits up even at night. Casinos on the islands of Nassau and Freeport such as the Atlantis Resort, the Marriott Crystal Palace Resort or the Bahamas Princess casino offer all kinds of gambling. Whether it be slots, Caribbean poker, slots, roulette, etc. casinos have them all. There are also games for children at the Atlantis casino located on Paradise Island.
The means of getting to the Bahamas, the people, the culture, and some do’s and don’ts.
There are two ways to reach this land of water. You can take a plane or the sea route. You can choose between a private jet or a relaxing Mailboat, which is only $35 per trip. Cruises are also a good idea to get to the Bahamas.
Once you arrive at the location, you may not have any problems interacting as the language spoken there is English. You will start to feel the wonderful fragrance of the place the moment you step foot there, as Bahamians are only too eager to welcome their guests with warmth and wholeheartedness. The perfect time to go to the Bahamas is between September and May, when the temperature of the place is around 70 to 75 degrees. The Bahamas has something different to offer, such as its dress codes, which are a bit strict in the capital but easy on the Out Islands. Most Bahamians are West Africans. They are kind, gentle and generous people, overly sociable and fun-loving.
As you head to this stunning place, don’t forget to bring along proof of photo identification in addition to your passport. It can be your license, identity card or any similar evidence. There is an immigration form that must be completed before entering the Bahamas. Your luggage will be carefully checked before leaving the island. There are various taxes, such as the departure tax of $15, the 10% tax for products over $600 (the merchandise granted duty free). The circulating currency is the Bahamian dollar, but US dollars are readily accepted.
So pack your bags and explore the allure of the land of islands and pristine beaches: the Bahamas.
