The Caribbean - The Bahamas
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Newcomers to the Islands of the Bahamas quickly realise that they have stumbled
upon not one, but many destinations. Between the "poles" of Grand Bahama
and Great Inagua are 23 inhabited islands and thousands of unpopulated islets and
cays (pronounced "keys").
Cosmopolitan Nassau, once ruled by pirates, seems a world away from the desert-like
wildlife sanctuary of Inagua. On many of the islands, tiny villages seem lifted
from the Massachusetts coast and set down amongst palms and pines and iridescent
sands. These beautiful islands lie only 50 miles off the Florida coast - far closer
than any destination in the Caribbean.
Calm waters and cooling tradewinds have rightfully earned the Bahamas an international
reputation for sailing, with regattas and races held all year round. The islands
are actually the birthplace of the Gulf Stream, a phenomenon that also accounts
for their astonishing variety and abundance of marine life.
The same conditions that make these islands so amenable to sailors and fisherman
draw visitors to the vast and diverse underwater parks. With more than 5% of the
planet's reef mass, the Bahamas offer inexhaustible pleasures and challenges to
snorkelers and divers. The natural beauty of the water extends to the thousands
of miles of shoreline, which has some of the world's most stunningly beautiful and
unsullied beaches. From the pink sands of Harbour Island and Eleuthera to the deserted
strands of the Exumas and San Salvador, there is a lifetime of beaches to experience.
Further inland are gardens and National Parks with rare and endangered species,
such as the exotic Abaco Parrot and the Bahamian Iguana.
Although The Bahamas are as diverse and numerous as the days of the year, the reassuring
unifier is the charm and hospitality of its people. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
offers a People-to-People programme; an opportunity for visitors to experience a
genuine and informal taste of Bahamian hospitality and culture. Volunteers holding
interests similar to yours give you a taste of Bahamian life and potentially a lifelong
friendship.
Region Information - Antigua
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Grand Bahama | St Lucia
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