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It conjures up tropical nights, warm seas depends on what you see, eat, drink or
and romance under the stars with your how long you are out. Water sports are
loved one. But there is so much more to such a big option when planning on having
the Bahamas than just laying on a beach fun in the Bahamas; they range from Jet
counting calories. The Bahamas gained its Ski's, Parasailing, Banana Boat Ride,
independence finally; from the UK in 1973 Windsurfing and what more could you ask
and their Independence Day is 10th July. for than Water Trampoline.
It is part of a chain of islands in the As with the boat charters, there are many
North Atlantic Ocean, infact there are companies who offer all varieties of
700 islands, and a large amount of its water sports but also a variety of
economical income is derived from tourism prices, some cheaper than others. It's
and off shore banking. The darker side to always a best thing to shop around to get
the Bahamas is, because of the location more for your hard earned vacation
of the island it's a major point for drug dollars. But you can always pick up an
traffic heading towards the US and around information package when you arrive at
Europe. Enough of the dark side though. your hotel or get ideas from your travel
For all you ladies that are taking time company.
out on the island there is the famous The nice part about being on the islands
Straw Market for your perusal. is the temperature. The summer temp
You can bargain and banter with locals usually hangs below 90 degrees and you
for hats, jewelry, fabrics, carvings and will have the constant trade winds to
all these are hand made. What a great way help keep you from feeling scorched. The
of getting a feel for the local main rainy season is usually from
atmosphere. And whilst the ladies are November through till April, so you may
bargain hunting the guys can go out and want to keep that in mind, as it can be
do a spot of deep-sea fishing with one of quite torrential.
the many charter companies that offer At the end of your day when trying to
themselves for hire. The charter rates think of what to eat, don't worry; in the
can vary from $500 for a half day up to Bahamas they serve every culinary delight
$2500 for a full day out. But the Bahamas that you could possibly think of. There
offers the world's best fishing source is always something to suit each pallet.
and you can test your strength with fish The obvious would be fish with lobster
such as Marlin, Shark, and even tangle and conch being amongst the favorites.
with a Barracuda on your line. So it's But you will find, American, French,
worth the expense. Or perhaps you would Asian, Indian, Greek, Italian and food
like to go below the surface and do a from just about any other country in the
spot of snorkeling and see the wondrous world. But be sure to check out the dress
arrays of color as the fish dart around codes for the restaurant of your choice,
you. if it is fine dining they require a shirt
You can actually go on a snorkeling tour and tie.
and different companies will escort you And then at the end of your fun filled
to some of the best places to see the day and wonderful meal you can take a
marine life. Those prices vary from $30 walk under the clear night sky along the
on upwards for children and $55 on miles of silky sand filled beaches.
upwards for adults. Like most things it






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