Bimini

Despite what many believe, Ernest Hemingway did not discover Bimini—although he did play a large role in the island’s history. Bimini, which means “Mother of Many Waters,” was first settled in 1920 by freed Bahamian slaves who left Nassau in search of better opportunities.

 

 

Bimini once served as the base of operations for rumrunners from Nassau. Once Prohibition took effect in the United States, the Bahamian economy began to prosper. And when Ernest Hemingway found his way here in 1935, Bimini began to develop its own tropical vacation allure.

 

Bimini is made up of two major islands that are rich with history and natural resources – North and South Bimini. Most of the islands’ population lives in Bailey Town, while the main tourist center is in Alice Town, both in North Bimini.

The Islands Of The Bahamas