| What fun things can you do in the Bahamas? | | | | -- To experience Bahamas art and culture visit the |
| 1. Experience your own underwater adventure and | | | | Junkanoo festival. It's a wild and exuberant parade of |
| go Scuba Diving/Snorkeling. Explore the crystal clear | | | | brightly costumed people dancing to rhythmic |
| waters the spectacular coral reefs: colorful fish, ship | | | | accompaniment. |
| wrecks, ancient turtles, and much more. Take a dive | | | | 6. Take a trip to Ardastra Gardee, Zoo and |
| trip of a lifetime! | | | | Conservation Center -- This is unique place houses |
| 2. Make friends with the dolphins -- There are facilities | | | | endangered Bahamian animals, beautiful birds, |
| that enable you to get up close and personal with | | | | flamingos, and reptiles as well as a garden. It is like a |
| the dolphins. You can swim alongside them, or stand | | | | jungle, zoo, and garden all in one. The Gardens are |
| on a platform submerged in water and hug/kiss them. | | | | small but they are home for over 300 animals. There |
| If you are apprehensive, there are other options | | | | is a must see Marching Flamingo show. |
| where you can view them and take pictures from | | | | 7. Try your luck at the casinos. Each Casino has a |
| afar. | | | | different theme and personality, but they are all |
| 3. Visit the Straw Market in Nassau. Bahamian women | | | | splendid. The Atlantis' 800 slot machines pay out $35k |
| sell their local crafts there. The beautiful handmade | | | | every hour. |
| merchandise serves as great souvenirs. | | | | 8. Explore the Bahamas on a Jeep Safari Tour -- |
| 4. Visit the Lucayan National Park -- Home to one of | | | | Together with a tour guide you explore the vast |
| the world's longest underwater cave systems. This | | | | tropical paradise. The lush landscape unfolds at your |
| natural and beautiful park is great for picnics, walking | | | | eyes, from the white sand beaches, the Caribbean |
| down a trail of mangrove lined streams and rare | | | | pine forests, and colonial era style buildings. You will |
| orchids, swimming, kayaking, caving, and relaxation. It | | | | tour museums, beaches, historical places, and nature |
| is the place to catch a glimpse at the wondrous | | | | spots as well as learn about the Bahamian history and |
| eco-systems of the island. | | | | culture. |
| 5. New Years Day Junkanoo Celebration and Parade | | | | |