| The Bahamas consists of over 700 islands, most of | | | | century and is shaped like the prow of a ship. The |
| which have been overlooked by tourists. Although | | | | Water Tower is the tallest point on New Providence |
| the big islands offer the usual paradisaical amenities, | | | | Island and has an observation deck offering |
| many of the smaller islands are uninhabited and are | | | | panoramic views. Cable Beach, just outside Nassau, |
| just waiting to be discovered. With their clear, warm | | | | has over two miles of golden sands and is world |
| waters and vast stretches of sand beaches, | | | | famous for its gourmet restaurants, bars, and discos. |
| Bahamas resorts are paradise regained for the | | | | Nearby Paradise Island is also justly famous for its |
| discriminating fun lover, offering a world of | | | | beaches as well as a fourteen acre aquarium, |
| sunbathing, fishing, boating and diving. | | | | beautifully landscaped gardens, and the largest |
| A visit to the Bahamas starts in Nassau, the island | | | | gambling casino in the Caribbean. |
| capital, located on New Providence Island. Nassau | | | | After New Providence Island the most popular tourist |
| boasts a cornucopia of attractions well worth a visit, | | | | destination in Bahamas is Grand Bahama Island, |
| including the bustling straw market where local | | | | located just fifty miles from Florida. It has eight acres |
| artisans make unique straw and other crafts for sale. | | | | of gorgeous white beaches and hosts many all |
| More sophisticated shopping is available at Bay | | | | inclusive Bahamas resorts. The natural wonders in the |
| Street's upscale boutique scene. Fort Charlotte, an | | | | Peterson Cay National Park and the Lucayan National |
| 18th century fort with moat, battlements, and | | | | Park make them both well worth a visit. Rand |
| dungeons affords a magnificent vista of Nassau | | | | Memorial Nature Center has terrific nature trails and |
| harbor. Nearby, the Ardastra Gardens overflow with | | | | don't miss the colorful birds, exotic flowers, and |
| pink flamingos and tropical flowers. At the top of | | | | waterfalls at the Garden of the Groves. Dolphin |
| Elizabeth Avenue is the hundred foot high Queen's | | | | lovers will thrill watching these semi-wild beasts soar |
| Staircase, carved by slaves into the sheer limestone | | | | and glide in Sanctuary Bay. The island's main towns |
| rock and leading up to Fort Fincastle and the Water | | | | are Freeport - Lucaya and West End. |
| Tower. Fort Fincastle was built in the late 18th | | | | |