| Next time you are planning a truly relaxing | | | | power of seeing in the mind what is happening |
| vacation trip, you should put some serious | | | | or what exists a distance) Edgar Cayce |
| consideration into the Bahamas. The capital | | | | predicted that the lost continent of Atlantis |
| city is Nassau, which is located on the | | | | would start to rise again in the vicinity of |
| island New Providence, though Andros Island | | | | The Bahamas in 1968 or 1969. |
| is the largest in the group. The Bahamas main | | | | |
| industry is tourism, with the island being a | | | | Despite the fact that water-related |
| massive tourist spot for most western | | | | activities are the most apparent enticements, |
| countries. The 700 Islands of the Bahamas | | | | these tranquil and welcoming islands also |
| form a 500 mile archipelago, and every one of | | | | offer an assortment of rainy-day options, |
| them is a reason to take the family to this | | | | above all in Nassau and on neighboring |
| island paradise. | | | | Paradise Island. The Bahamian Islands cover |
| | | | 100,000-square-miles of tropical paradise |
| The Bahamas are only a short distance from | | | | that comprises over 650 islands and 2400 cays |
| South Florida, and offer many affordable | | | | and located a mere 50 miles off the Florida |
| opportunities for an island adventure. There | | | | coast. The endless stretch of spectacular |
| were Eleutheran Adventurers, persecuted by | | | | sand and sea, the Bahamas is a beach lover's |
| their local church and they gave Eleuthera | | | | paradise that should not be missed. |
| island its name. The largest island is Andros | | | | |
| Island. | | | | You can meet up with dolphins in shallow |
| | | | waters on the Blue Lagoon Island, just 20 |
| It's believed that Christopher Columbus first | | | | minutes from Paradise Island, Nassau. It's |
| landed on the island of San Salvador in the | | | | impossible to get past that first impression |
| southeastern Bahamas and exchanged gifts with | | | | of Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas |
| the Amerindians, (Taino, also known as | | | | and you'll be reminded of it everywhere you |
| Lucayan). | | | | go in the resort. |
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| For vacationers, the Bahamas offers crystal | | | | These shark dives are available in both |
| clear turquoise waters, endless white sand | | | | Nassau and Freeport in the Bahamas. The warm |
| beaches, perfect temperate weather -- a | | | | sunshine, attractive beaches and laid-back |
| vacation in the Bahamas is heavenly. So | | | | lifestyle attract large numbers of tourists |
| whether you're making an investment or buying | | | | to Nassau and Freeport on Grand Bahama |
| a vacation home, the Bahamas will welcome you | | | | Island. There is very little industry apart |
| with open arms. Because of its colonial | | | | from an oil refinery at Freeport and a rum |
| heritage, you will find that the official | | | | distillery on New Providence. |
| language of the islands is still English and | | | | |
| because it is widely spoken throughout the | | | | One is at the Port Lucaya area located on the |
| islands still it has been a key factor in | | | | south shore of island and the other is near |
| helping the country to flourish and so become | | | | downtown Freeport which is more inland. I |
| a favorite with the many people who travel to | | | | have traveled to Freeport twice and stayed in |
| it. | | | | the Port Lucaya area both times. |
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| If you prefer a vacation that is offering | | | | Every travel agency has its own selection of |
| comfort then it is suggested that you take | | | | Bahamas honeymoon packages, so it is |
| your vacation on one of the bigger islands in | | | | worthwhile to shop around and find the one |
| the Bahamas and if you want something with a | | | | that reaches your highest expectations. A |
| bit more adventure then try one of the | | | | passport and visa may be required, so verify |
| smaller ones. | | | | with your travel agent exactly what paperwork |
| | | | you should bring to stay out of trouble. If |
| If you are going on a trip to the Bahamas, | | | | you don't already have one, note that it can |
| then you will obviously need and want to know | | | | take 6-8 weeks or more these days to get a |
| where the best places are for you to stay; | | | | passport. While the beaches of the Bahamas |
| one of the best places without a doubt is the | | | | are the premier tourist attraction, there are |
| Atlantis Hotel in Bahamas. The Atlantis Hotel | | | | many more things to do if you travel inland. |
| in Bahamas is located on Paradise Island, | | | | |
| near Nassau in the formerly British Bahamas | | | | The Bahamas is also a popular stop on many |
| and just a hop from Florida. Located on New | | | | cruise ships, that spend anywhere from 1 day |
| Providence Island, the word "resort" barely | | | | to 3 days in port so their cruise ship |
| does it justice; Atlantis is a combination of | | | | passengers can experience the Bahamas. |
| amusement park, water park, casino, spa, | | | | |
| beach all rolled into one sparkling and | | | | Consider a Bhamas vacation for one of the |
| gigantic package. | | | | most relaxing vacations you have ever taken |
| | | | in a location that is just south of paradise. |
| In 1940, clairvoyant (a person with abnormal | | | | |