The Bahamas
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The Bahamas has over 700 islands waiting to be explored. With 30 islands inhabited, visitors to The Bahamas can choose their ideal holiday destination, accommodation and activity list. The islands attract over three million tourists a year, many of whom are stopping off as part of a Caribbean cruise. The 700 beautiful islands and 2,000 chunks of coral and limestone outcrop that form The Islands of The Bahamas are playgrounds for sailors, anglers, divers, nature and adventure lovers, eco-tourists and holidaymakers in search of the life’s pleasures. |
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Just 30 of the islands are populated and they are among the most favoured destinations for cruise ship passengers. New Providence has almost 60 per cent of the population. In its capital, Nassau, you can go on a horse-drawn carriage tour of a vibrant city filled with history – Victorian buildings, fortresses and a library that used to be a prison. |
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Cross a bridge and you are on Paradise Island, a modern dream resort tailor-made for fun-seekers, featuring a 50,000 sq ft (4,650 sq m) casino, a marina for large yachts, the world’s biggest aquarium and palatial hotels – or you might prefer the casinos of Cable Beach. And that's just the beginning. Shop in one of our duty-free stores or in the Straw Market, one of the largest in the Caribbean. |
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Island hop to Grand Bahama, where you can try your luck at the slot machines or on the gaming tables in Freeport, the second largest city in The Bahamas, and spend your winnings in the International Bazaar. Visit the Lucaya Marketplace and marina and enjoy open air dining after browsing our duty-free stores. Or simply relax on one of our beautiful beaches, one of which has been named among the top 10 in the world. |
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Beyond these best-known vacation destinations are many serene island gems, known as the Out Islands. You can sail into 30 marinas on the Abacos Islands; dive in the 6,000ft (1,828m) Tongue of the Ocean trench which lies between the Berry Islands and Andros where you will find the Andros Barrier Reef, the third largest in the world. Fish for the biggest and best marlin and tuna in Hemingway’s haunts off Bimini; admire the cliffs on Cat Island; surf in the giant waves of Eleuthera; take a ferry to Harbour Island and enjoy the pink sand beaches. Explore The Exumas by sail or with a snorkel; swim in the clear waters of Long Island, and catch the spectacular view from Dixon Hill lighthouse on San Salvador, known as the Island of Discovery. |
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You will need many more trips just to scratch the surface of the possible activities and sights on The Bahamas. You’ll find an extraordinary combination of activities, cultures and landscapes to suit anyone in search of simple or sophisticated pleasures and all in the perfect Caribbean climate. |
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Official Language: English |
Transport: Driving is on the left, a home country licence is valid for 3 months. |
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Currency: Bahamian Dollar (B$) |
Departure Tax: Nassau and Out islands: B$15 Freeport: B$18 |
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Capital: Nassau |
Entry Requirements: full valid passport and return ticket. No visa required for UK citizens. |
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Time Zone: GMT - 5 |