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