| the Biminis in the northwest to Great Inagua in the | | | | Though this may not be a celebrated moment |
| southeast, The Bahamas is a blissfully tropical stretch | | | | among the locals, it is still historically significant. |
| of about 700 islands and cays in the Atlantic Ocean. | | | | Crooked Island is also a wonderfully wild stop in the |
| The tropical and subtropical paradise is quite literally a | | | | Bahamas. Rugged coastline gives way to thick |
| vacationer’s every dream all within the single | | | | greenery rich with endangered birds, butterflies and |
| sovereign country of the Commonwealth of the | | | | even some flamingoes. The island also boasts |
| Bahamas. Catch your airfare to the Bahamas and dive | | | | ‘the world’s largest swimming |
| into the resort life or island hop to adventure this | | | | pool,’ in the form of the crystal clear shallows |
| season! | | | | of Bathing Beach. |
| Travel to the Bahamas is quite simple due to its | | | | Speaking of the pink creatures, make a trip to Inagua |
| proximity to the U.S. coast of Florida. Airfare to the | | | | National Park to view the largest breeding colony of |
| Bahamas is most common through Miami International | | | | West Indian flamingoes in the world. The park is |
| Airport, although many major airlines now fly direct | | | | centered about Lake Rosa, where hundreds of |
| to Nassau. From there you can catch an island | | | | exotic birds dominate the shimmering waters. For |
| jumper to any of the Bahamian islands. Travel within | | | | even more adventure, discover the limestone |
| the Bahamas is just that easy; for excursions from | | | | openings to the longest underwater cave system in |
| Nassau you may jump on a ferry to any of the | | | | the world against a picturesque backdrop of golden |
| outlying and far more peaceful islets. | | | | dunes and turquoise waves on Grand |
| White Sand, White Sails, Why Not? | | | | Bahama’s Lucayan National Park. |
| The Bahamas is quite possibly the quintessential | | | | Bahamian Bon Voyage |
| getaway for most of the United States, Canada, | | | | The unique wonders of the Bahamas are seemingly |
| Europe and South America. The booming cruise ship | | | | countless. Although most travelers stay resort and |
| industry makes a large portion of its voyages to the | | | | beach bound, it is clearly worth anyone’s |
| islands, typically leaving port from either Miami or Fort | | | | while to explore the natural gifts and cultural diversity |
| Lauderdale and stopping on New Providence and a | | | | of these islands. From world-class divers to |
| small handful of other islands. For more of a | | | | professional deep sea fishermen, the Bahamas is not |
| land-based stay, book yourself an all-inclusive week in | | | | short of sport and recreation. While the capital of |
| one of the many luxurious resorts. | | | | Nassau offers all major city amenities, the towns of |
| The island of San Salvador offers several secluded | | | | the southeast islands are far more intimate and |
| retreats catering to the romantics, as well as its own | | | | socially diverse, rich with Caribbean fare and regional |
| slice of famous history. Often referred to as | | | | specialties. Get your feet in some white sand this |
| Columbus Isle, this is the first piece of New World | | | | year. Bon Voyage! |
| upon which Christopher Columbus dropped his anchor. | | | | |