Bahamas Island Travel
Bahamas Overview
The Bahamas is a tropical island chain in the Caribbean Sea, popular as a tourist destination. Since attaining independence from United Kingdom in 1973, the Bahamas have prospered through tourism and international banking and investment management. Bahamas has a tropical marine climate moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream. Hurricanes and other tropical storms must be avoided that's June 1 to November 30.
Bahamas Main Attractions
Tourists are often get surprised by the way of life in Bahamas. The populace is predictably friendly and more religious than one might expect: the Bahamas have one of the highest ratios of churches per capita in the world, with Baptists being the largest single group. This devotion does nothing to prohibit the activities of visitors nor is it intended to. There is a very "libertarian" attitude about personal morals.
Bahamas Romantic Spots
Bahamian calendar is blooming with spectacular events. The biggest event is the Junkanoo, a street carnival held on Boxing Day during December 26 and New Year's Day. The hosts of the carnival rush to the streets wearing spectacular costumes and play Junkanoo music, a combination of African rhythms, loud bass and cowbells, fusing them together in a medley that veers on cacophony that may make everyone feel like dancing.
Bahamas Activities
While enjoying your Bahamas vacation there are hundreds of activities on land and sea to choose from, including numerous historic sites and attractions, island tours, art galleries and activities for everyone, from couples to children with families. If you are the adventurous type, you may want to participate in the more popular Bahamas activities like fishing, sailing, kayaking, jet skis, snorkeling, scuba diving, banana boat rides, wind surfing, parasailing or other water sports.
Bahamas Accommodation & Dining
Accommodations in Bahamas specifically the hotels are luxuries, or in other words not cheap at all. However, tourists never get disappointed by rooms and the service. A stay can be really expensive but it is worth every dollar. Being an island nation, Bahamas is popular for its seafood. The national seafood dish of the island is the conch, a type of mollusk, served deep-fried or raw with a twist of lemon, and as elsewhere in the Caribbean, the classic accompaniment is peas and rice. However, there are some restaurants serving American or British cuisines. There are also some fast food chains like the KFC and McDonalds.
Bahamas Shopping & Nightlife
Casinos and night clubs are among the more popular nightlife activities on the major islands of Bahamas, while local bars and beach bonfires are just as popular an activity in the Family Islands. They have what they call the Kalik. It is the national beer of Bahamas and is always served at any resort in the island. There is very little made in the Bahamas, but some luxury goods can be purchased at a bargain. Salespeople in the straw market have a very direct but often humorous manner of negotiating the price of a product. A sense of humor is greatly appreciated in this island nation.
Getting To & Around the Bahamas
The largest airports in the Bahamas are at the capital Nassau, on New Providence, and Freeport, on Grand Bahama. The Bahamas are a popular port of call for cruise ships plying the Caribbean. The capital, Nassau, on New Providence Island is one of the world's busiest cruise ship ports, and is well served by ships that originate from Florida.
