Each island in The Bahamas offers unique and exciting opportunities for Local Culture
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Sir Sidney Poitier’s Boyhood Home in Cat Island
Academy Award winning actor, Sir Sidney Poitier, grew up on Cat Island, just outside of Arthur's Town in the north. He went on to become the first black person to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field in 1964.
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Birding in Freeport
Of all the islands in The Bahamas, the second-highest number of native birds are found here — 18 of the 28 species of Bahamian birds that are not seen in the USA, Canada, or Europe. Most of them live in the island’s national parks.
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Seclusion in Acklins & Crooked Island
The islands in this atoll — Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Cay — are unspoiled, sparsely populated, and mostly undisturbed since Christopher Columbus stopped by. A visit here provides a perfectly secluded getaway.
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Birding in Inagua
Considered a bird-watcher’s paradise, Inagua is home to over 140 species of birds.
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Rand Nature Centre in Freeport
This National Park comprises 100 acres of natural beauty in the heart of Freeport, and a 2,000-foot trail winds through coppice and pine forest. Various bird species can be seen year round, especially from October to May.
Visit Freeport -
Scenic Distinction in Rum Cay
Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.
Visit Rum Cay -
Twin Churches in Long Island
These two similar twin-towered churches in Clarence Town are credited to Father Jerome Hawes. St. Paul's Church was built when he was an Anglican priest; St. Peter's & St. Paul's Church was designed after he became Roman Catholic.
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Blue Holes in The Abacos
Visitors from all over the world come to The Abaco Islands to explore the intriguingly mysterious blue holes.
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Largest National Park System in Andros
The largest protected area in The Bahamas, this system includes five national parks — the Blue Holes National Park, Crab Replenishment Reserve, North & South Marine Parks, and the West Side National Park.
Visit Andros -
Ernest Hemingway in Bimini
He is closely tied to Bimini’s history because, following in his footsteps, fishermen continue to pilot their own boats across the Gulf Stream from Florida and battle some of the world’s feistiest game fish and each other.
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Historic Heritage Sites in Nassau & Paradise Island
New Providence is home to Adelaide, Fox Hill, and Gambier—three historic villages settled by liberated slaves in the 1800s. They still maintain their rich African heritage, and cultural and sightseeing tours can be arranged on demand.
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Three Religions. One Roof. in Ragged Island
Only the Anglican, Baptist, and Church of God denominations are represented on the island. And, due to the small population, there is a floating schedule with everyone worshipping together on Sunday at one of the three churches.
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Swimming Pigs in The Exumas
Big Major's Cay is home to these "domesticated" creatures. It all began in the early 1990s with five baby pigs (four females and one male) and the number has grown. They are so sociable, that whenever a boat arrives, they swim out to be fed.
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Great Lake Preserve in San Salvador
The preserve includes a large interior lake — 10 miles long and 2 miles wide — stretching through the island and connecting the major settlements. It protects the endangered San Salvador Rock iguana and several different bird species.
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Diving in Eleuthera & Harbour Island
There are more natural wrecks here than any other island of The Bahamas.
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Dean’s Blue Hole in Long Island
Enclosed on three sides by rock and on the fourth by a turquoise lagoon and white-sand beach, it is said to be the deepest blue hole in the world — 80 x 120 feet (25 x 35m) wide on the surface and 330 feet (100m) wide at 60 feet (20m) down.
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Boating in The Abacos
The enchanting islands and the calm sea make The Abacos one of the world's best cruising and sailing areas.
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The Bahama Hutia in Mayaguana
The Bahama hutia (aka Ingraham's hutia) is a plump, brown, rabbit-sized member of the rodent family that was thought to be extinct until seen again in the 1960s. They are nocturnal and are the only land mammal that is native to The Bahamas.
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Sightseeing in Nassau & Paradise Island
Capture a real feel of the island through an escorted cultural tour or a self-guided tour.
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Chain Of Islands in Ragged Island
The croissant-shaped Jumento Chain comprises islets, cays, and rocks stretching over 110 miles. They include Great and Little Ragged Island, Raccoon Cay, Hog Cay, Knife Cay, Nurse Cay, Flamingo Cay, and Double-Breasted Cay.
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Home To Mythical Creatures in Andros
According to local myth, two mystical creatures call the island home — the large bird-like 'Chickcharnee' that lives in the pine forests, and the 'Lusca' sea monster that could suck you into the mesmerizing blue holes.
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Fishing in Andros
Andros is known as "The Bonefishing Capital of The World” partially thanks to its expansive areas of mangroves and flats.
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Horse Pond Beach in Mayaguana
Located 10 miles east of Abraham's Bay, it is a perfect spot for "crabbing," hunting for land crabs that live in the bushes and crevices within the limestone rocks, and go walking late at night. Their meat is used in a variety of local dishes.
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Scenic Distinction in Rum Cay
Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.
Visit Rum Cay -
The Retreat Gardens in Nassau & Paradise Island
This 11-acre property, headquarters of The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), houses one of the largest private collections of rare and exotic palms in the world — about 170 species. It is one of four national parks on New Providence Island.
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Contrasting Coastlines in Long Island
Divided by the Tropic of Cancer and a towering spine of ancient reef, the dramatic cliffs and caves of the island's east coast front the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean, and the sandy-edged lee side slopes calmly into the Bahama Bank.
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Diving in Nassau & Paradise Island
If you’re looking for an amazing diving experience, you’ll find it here.
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Twin Churches in Long Island
These two similar twin-towered churches in Clarence Town are credited to Father Jerome Hawes. St. Paul's Church was built when he was an Anglican priest; St. Peter's & St. Paul's Church was designed after he became Roman Catholic.
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Colonial Villages in The Abacos
British Loyalists left the United States after the American Revolution to establish homesteads in The Abacos. Their heritage remains strong and is reflected today in the colonial-style homes in Hope Town and New Plymouth.
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Peterson Cay National Park in Freeport
Just one mile off Freeport's southern shore, this 1½ acre island is one of the smallest National Parks in The Bahamas. Park area includes the cay and the surrounding one-quarter mile of marine environment, which has four distinct reef zones.
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Breathtaking Ocean Views in Ragged Island
Ragged Islanders are a hardy, seafaring people, who build boats, booms, and masts for sailing sloops, race boats in regattas, and fish. They love the sea so much that nearly every home is built to have a breathtaking view of the ocean.
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Rake And Scrape Music in Cat Island
The Bahamas' indigenous music is celebrated here with the Annual Rake & Scrape Festival held each June. Unique rhythmic music is made using recycled objects — a saw, a piece of wood, fishing line, a tin washtub, and a goatskin drum.
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Pineapple Capital Of The World in Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Eleuthera has some of the sweetest pineapples in the world. Commercial farming began here in the mid 18th century, a tradition honored by the annual Pineapple Fest held in June. The venue is Gregory Town, known as 'Pineapple City'.
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Lucayan Indian Sites in Acklins & Crooked Island
Pompey Bay Beach, south of Spring Point, Acklins, has one of the largest Lucayan Indian settlements in The Bahamas. Ten ancient sites have also been found by National Geographic Society archeologists on Samana Cay alone.
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The Highest In All The Land in Cat Island
Mt. Alvernia (or Como Hill), 206 feet above sea level, is the highest point in the country. At its top is The Hermitage, a medieval monastery hand carved out of rock by Monsignor John Hawes aka Father Jerome, and the steps leading up to it.
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Boating in San Salvador
San Salvador Island is surrounded by amazing protective reefs, a variety of beaches and lagoons.
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West Indian Flamingos in Inagua
National Bird of The Bahamas, they live in the Great Inagua National Park, covering almost half the island. The wetland sites of salt production make this the largest nesting ground for flamingos in the Western Hemisphere.
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Booby Cay in Mayaguana
This cay, located east of mainland Mayaguana, gets its name from the flock of brown boobies that call it home. It is also a habitat for small rock iguanas, only found there, and descendants of wild goats left behind by early settlers.
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Peterson Cay National Park in Freeport
Just one mile off Freeport's southern shore, this 1½ acre island is one of the smallest National Parks in The Bahamas. Park area includes the cay and the surrounding one-quarter mile of marine environment, which has four distinct reef zones.
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The Bimini Road/Lost City of Atlantis in Bimini
Lying in a perfectly straight row, these stones and beautiful square blocks extend 1,500 feet. They are said to be part of the road system of the Lost Continent of Atlantis and resemble a similar site found in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Twin Churches in Long Island
These two similar twin-towered churches in Clarence Town are credited to Father Jerome Hawes. St. Paul's Church was built when he was an Anglican priest; St. Peter's & St. Paul's Church was designed after he became Roman Catholic.
Visit Long Island -
Rand Nature Centre in Freeport
This National Park comprises 100 acres of natural beauty in the heart of Freeport, and a 2,000-foot trail winds through coppice and pine forest. Various bird species can be seen year round, especially from October to May.
Visit Freeport -
Over 50 Dive Sites in San Salvador
Renowned for great diving, most of the island's dive sites are on its lee side, including reefs, ruins, shipwrecks, and walls. Devil's Claw and Vicky's Reef are home to stingrays and sharks; French Bay has unique Elkhorn and staghorn coral.
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Chain Of Islands in Ragged Island
The croissant-shaped Jumento Chain comprises islets, cays, and rocks stretching over 110 miles. They include Great and Little Ragged Island, Raccoon Cay, Hog Cay, Knife Cay, Nurse Cay, Flamingo Cay, and Double-Breasted Cay.
Visit Ragged Island -
Scenic Distinction in Rum Cay
Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.
Visit Rum Cay -
Boat Building in The Abacos
The local tradition of building boats by hand (without plans) has been passed down for centuries. Man-O-War Cay is the center of that trade in The Abacos, where some residents are renowned for their superior workmanship.
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The Healing Hole in Bimini
This natural freshwater spring pumps up lithium and sulfur inside a saltwater swamp in the mangroves of Bonefish Creek. Accessible by boat only, it is named for the healing properties reported by those who swim in it.
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Home To Mythical Creatures in Andros
According to local myth, two mystical creatures call the island home — the large bird-like 'Chickcharnee' that lives in the pine forests, and the 'Lusca' sea monster that could suck you into the mesmerizing blue holes.
Visit Andros -
The Healing Hole in Bimini
This natural freshwater spring pumps up lithium and sulfur inside a saltwater swamp in the mangroves of Bonefish Creek. Accessible by boat only, it is named for the healing properties reported by those who swim in it.
Visit Bimini -
Gerace Research Centre in San Salvador
Formerly known as the Bahamian Field Station, this educational research institution, located on the site of an old US Navy base, has been studying the island's Archaeology, Biology, Geology, and Marine Science for 30+ years.
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Secluded Beaches in The Berry Islands
Among Great Harbour Cay's seven miles of secluded beaches is its jewel, Sugar Beach. It has a very pretty setting, with numerous sandy coves set among cliffs, caves, excellent shelling, and creeks filled with wildlife.
Visit The Berry Islands -
Twin Churches in Long Island
These two similar twin-towered churches in Clarence Town are credited to Father Jerome Hawes. St. Paul's Church was built when he was an Anglican priest; St. Peter's & St. Paul's Church was designed after he became Roman Catholic.
Visit Long Island -
Smallest Inhabited Island in Ragged Island
Great Ragged Island, the main island in the Jumento Cays, is one of the smallest inhabited islands in The Bahamas archipelago. Its population has dwindled from a high of 477 persons in 1943 to less than 100 today.
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Boating in Long Island
The 80-mile coastline of Long Island offers views of dramatic cliffs, caves and sandy beaches.
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Arthur Catt in Cat Island
Originally called "San Salvador" and thought to be the gateway to the New World, Cat Island was given its present name in 1926 — reportedly for the pirate Arthur Catt (a friend of Blackbeard), who frequented the island.
Visit Cat Island -
The Bahama Hutia in Mayaguana
The Bahama hutia (aka Ingraham's hutia) is a plump, brown, rabbit-sized member of the rodent family that was thought to be extinct until seen again in the 1960s. They are nocturnal and are the only land mammal that is native to The Bahamas.
Visit Mayaguana -
Historic Heritage Sites in Nassau & Paradise Island
New Providence is home to Adelaide, Fox Hill, and Gambier—three historic villages settled by liberated slaves in the 1800s. They still maintain their rich African heritage, and cultural and sightseeing tours can be arranged on demand.
Visit Nassau & Paradise Island -
Superior Fishing Grounds in The Berry Islands
In the "Billfish Capital of The Bahamas," activities are centered at Chub Cay. It borders the Tongue of the Ocean, which creates a Fish Bowl effect drawing fish in. An adjacent blue hole also offers great fishing.
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Largest National Park System in Andros
The largest protected area in The Bahamas, this system includes five national parks — the Blue Holes National Park, Crab Replenishment Reserve, North & South Marine Parks, and the West Side National Park.
Visit Andros -
New England Architecture in Eleuthera & Harbour Island
The culture of these islands was influenced by Loyalist settlers in the late 1700s. Quaint New England style architecture lining the narrow streets of Harbour Island and Spanish Wells are a lasting reminder of their presence.
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Sports in Freeport
Many golfers embrace the ocean and have found championship fairways on Grand Bahama Island.
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Fishing in The Berry Islands
Chub Cay, the southernmost cay of The Berry Islands chain, is known as the "Billfish Capital of The Bahamas."
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Port Nelson in Rum Cay
The town's street signs were made in the shape of the island, the only place in The Bahamas where you will see that. There is also a square here named for The Bahamas' first Governor General, Sir Milo Butler, who was born on the island.
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The Bimini Road/Lost City of Atlantis in Bimini
Lying in a perfectly straight row, these stones and beautiful square blocks extend 1,500 feet. They are said to be part of the road system of the Lost Continent of Atlantis and resemble a similar site found in the Mediterranean Sea.
Visit Bimini -
Drink & Dine in The Abacos
The Abaco Islands feature some of the freshest food and tastiest drinks in The Bahamas including the famous Goombay Smash.
Visit The Abacos -
The Legendary Blackbeard in Nassau & Paradise Island
Blackbeard (Edward Teach), a notorious pirate, played a big role in the city of Nassau's history. The British Colonial Hilton hotel was built on the site where he lived at Old Fort Nassau (circa 1697), which also has a replica of his former well.
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Hamilton’s Cave in Long Island
This ancient cave system is the largest in The Bahamas, with 50-foot wide passages and over 10-foot ceilings. It is believed Lucayan Indians lived here about 500 A.D. Their artifacts and cave drawings were discovered in 1935.
Visit Long Island -
Contrasting Coastlines in Long Island
Divided by the Tropic of Cancer and a towering spine of ancient reef, the dramatic cliffs and caves of the island's east coast front the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean, and the sandy-edged lee side slopes calmly into the Bahama Bank.
Visit Long Island -
Footprint-Free Beaches in Mayaguana
The stretches of picturesque sandy beaches on Mayaguana are perfect for picnicking, sunbathing, shelling, and strolling. With unbelievable aquamarine water, you can snorkel just offshore to see coral heads, sand dollars, and starfish.
Visit Mayaguana -
Birding in Freeport
Of all the islands in The Bahamas, the second-highest number of native birds are found here — 18 of the 28 species of Bahamian birds that are not seen in the USA, Canada, or Europe. Most of them live in the island’s national parks.
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Christopher Columbus' 2nd Stop in Rum Cay
Formerly called "Mamana" by its original inhabitants, the Arawak Indians, Rum Cay was renamed "Santa Maria de la Concepción" by Christopher Columbus, who made his second stop here during his voyage to the New World in 1492.
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Birding in Mayaguana
A number of bird species roost in the buttonwood trees and native shrubs at Curtis Creek near North Beach.
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Little Harbour Cay in The Berry Islands
Founded by some ancestors of Flo’s Conch Bar and Restaurant's owners, houses here were built in the 1930s and 40s and have withstood the most ferocious storms—a testament to their advanced building skills.
Visit The Berry Islands -
Dean’s Blue Hole in Long Island
Enclosed on three sides by rock and on the fourth by a turquoise lagoon and white-sand beach, it is said to be the deepest blue hole in the world — 80 x 120 feet (25 x 35m) wide on the surface and 330 feet (100m) wide at 60 feet (20m) down.
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Smallest Inhabited Island in Ragged Island
Great Ragged Island, the main island in the Jumento Cays, is one of the smallest inhabited islands in The Bahamas archipelago. Its population has dwindled from a high of 477 persons in 1943 to less than 100 today.
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First Post Office in The Bahamas in Acklins & Crooked Island
Landrail Point, Crooked Island, was the location of The Bahamas' first General Post Office. A hotel was built around its remnants, with the old stones and mortar of the original walls visible from the reception area.
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Boating Capital Of The World in The Abacos
The Abacos are one of the world's top boating and sailing destinations and have been The Bahamas' boating capital since colonial times. The number and variety of islands to explore make this an island hopper's paradise.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Bimini
Two bronze busts of his image are on display to honor his great legacy — one at the Bimini Craft Center in Alice Town and another at 'The Healing Hole' — because his visit to the island in 1968 had a significant impact on its people.
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Secluded Beaches in The Berry Islands
Among Great Harbour Cay's seven miles of secluded beaches is its jewel, Sugar Beach. It has a very pretty setting, with numerous sandy coves set among cliffs, caves, excellent shelling, and creeks filled with wildlife.
Visit The Berry Islands -
Ecotourism in The Abacos
Visit the National Parks, blue holes, wild horses, endangered parrots, and enticing stingrays.
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Shopping in Andros
The island’s signature product is Androsia, a colorful, locally-made batik.
Visit Andros -
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Bimini
Two bronze busts of his image are on display to honor his great legacy — one at the Bimini Craft Center in Alice Town and another at 'The Healing Hole' — because his visit to the island in 1968 had a significant impact on its people.
Visit Bimini -
Fishing in Rum Cay
Rum Cay is surrounded by some of the most productive and unspoiled fishing grounds in The Bahamas.
Visit Rum Cay -
Birding Capital Of The Bahamas in Inagua
Inagua is a bird-watcher's paradise, with over 140 species of migrating, resident, and endemic species, including the Bahama Parrot, West Indian whistling duck, Kirtland'swarbler, and a rare species of heron found on Little Inagua.
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Swimming Pigs in The Exumas
Big Major's Cay is home to these "domesticated" creatures. It all began in the early 1990s with five baby pigs (four females and one male) and the number has grown. They are so sociable, that whenever a boat arrives, they swim out to be fed.
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Stromatolites in The Exumas
The oldest known macro-fossils on earth, they encode biological activity that could span thousands of years. Mature varieties can be found at some beaches on the Atlantic side of Stocking Island, and modern ones thrive in the Cays.
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Christopher Columbus in San Salvador
The Italian explorer reportedly made his first landfall at Long Bay, San Salvador, on October 12, 1492, during his historic voyage to the New World. A big stone cross marking the spot is the most photographed place on the island.
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Sightseeing in The Berry Islands
The Sugar Beach Caves on Great Harbour Cay are one of the prettiest places in The Bahamas.
Visit The Berry Islands -
Footprint-Free Beaches in Mayaguana
The stretches of picturesque sandy beaches on Mayaguana are perfect for picnicking, sunbathing, shelling, and strolling. With unbelievable aquamarine water, you can snorkel just offshore to see coral heads, sand dollars, and starfish.
Visit Mayaguana -
Scenic Distinction in Rum Cay
Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.
Visit Rum Cay -
Fishing in Bimini
Its location on the edge of the Gulf Stream has helped earn its title as "Sport Fishing Capital of The World."
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Seclusion in Acklins & Crooked Island
The islands in this atoll — Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Cay — are unspoiled, sparsely populated, and mostly undisturbed since Christopher Columbus stopped by. A visit here provides a perfectly secluded getaway.
Visit Acklins & Crooked Island -
Ernest Hemingway in Bimini
He is closely tied to Bimini’s history because, following in his footsteps, fishermen continue to pilot their own boats across the Gulf Stream from Florida and battle some of the world’s feistiest game fish and each other.
Visit Bimini -
Pink Sand Beaches in Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Everyone's list of the world's top 10 beaches includes Harbour Island's famed 'Pink Sand Beach', but pink-sand beaches are also spread over 35 miles of mainland Eleuthera — on the Atlantic Ocean and the Exuma Sound.
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New England Architecture in Eleuthera & Harbour Island
The culture of these islands was influenced by Loyalist settlers in the late 1700s. Quaint New England style architecture lining the narrow streets of Harbour Island and Spanish Wells are a lasting reminder of their presence.
Visit Eleuthera & Harbour Island -
Lucayan Indian Sites in Acklins & Crooked Island
Pompey Bay Beach, south of Spring Point, Acklins, has one of the largest Lucayan Indian settlements in The Bahamas. Ten ancient sites have also been found by National Geographic Society archeologists on Samana Cay alone.
Visit Acklins & Crooked Island -
Ecotourism in Rum Cay
You are likely to see flocks of marine birds overhead and glimpse other species throughout the mainland.
Visit Rum Cay -
Over 50 Dive Sites in San Salvador
Renowned for great diving, most of the island's dive sites are on its lee side, including reefs, ruins, shipwrecks, and walls. Devil's Claw and Vicky's Reef are home to stingrays and sharks; French Bay has unique Elkhorn and staghorn coral.
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Pirate's Cove Zipline and Water Park in Freeport
Oceanfront activity center offering floating bouncy slides, a bar & grill & banana boat rides. Pirate's Cove Zipline and Waterpark is Grand Bahama's very first Adventure Theme Park and is now the newest attraction for Grand Bahama Island. Our family friendly park sits on nearly 7.5acres of beach front property, there is an array of energizing and tranquil activities from an adventurous waterpark to indulging in the simple pleasures of relaxing on the beach.
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West Indian Flamingos in Inagua
National Bird of The Bahamas, they live in the Great Inagua National Park, covering almost half the island. The wetland sites of salt production make this the largest nesting ground for flamingos in the Western Hemisphere.
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Two Theories. One Name. in Rum Cay
There are two theories regarding the origin of the island's name — one is that a West Indian ship was wrecked offshore with a cargo of rum during the rum-running 1800s; the other is that it was named in honor of Scotland's Isle of Rhum.
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Little Harbour Cay in The Berry Islands
Founded by some ancestors of Flo’s Conch Bar and Restaurant's owners, houses here were built in the 1930s and 40s and have withstood the most ferocious storms—a testament to their advanced building skills.
Visit The Berry Islands -
The Retreat Gardens in Nassau & Paradise Island
This 11-acre property, headquarters of The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), houses one of the largest private collections of rare and exotic palms in the world — about 170 species. It is one of four national parks on New Providence Island.
Visit Nassau & Paradise Island -
Arthur Catt in Cat Island
Originally called "San Salvador" and thought to be the gateway to the New World, Cat Island was given its present name in 1926 — reportedly for the pirate Arthur Catt (a friend of Blackbeard), who frequented the island.
Visit Cat Island -
The Legendary Blackbeard in Nassau & Paradise Island
Blackbeard (Edward Teach), a notorious pirate, played a big role in the city of Nassau's history. The British Colonial Hilton hotel was built on the site where he lived at Old Fort Nassau (circa 1697), which also has a replica of his former well.
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The Current in Eleuthera & Harbour Island
One of the oldest settlements on mainland Eleuthera, its name comes from the tide that boils through the nearby channel. It is said that Captain William Sayle of "The Eleutheran Adventurers" brought settlers here on his way to Cupid's Cay.
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Pompey Museum in Nassau & Paradise Island
Formerly called Vendue House, the building is now named for courageous slave, Pompey, from The Exumas. Built sometime before 1769, it became a museum in 1992, featuring a permanent exhibit on the African experience in The Bahamas.
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Twin Churches in Long Island
These two similar twin-towered churches in Clarence Town are credited to Father Jerome Hawes. St. Paul's Church was built when he was an Anglican priest; St. Peter's & St. Paul's Church was designed after he became Roman Catholic.
Visit Long Island -
Christopher Columbus in San Salvador
The Italian explorer reportedly made his first landfall at Long Bay, San Salvador, on October 12, 1492, during his historic voyage to the New World. A big stone cross marking the spot is the most photographed place on the island.
Visit San Salvador -
Gerace Research Centre in San Salvador
Formerly known as the Bahamian Field Station, this educational research institution, located on the site of an old US Navy base, has been studying the island's Archaeology, Biology, Geology, and Marine Science for 30+ years.
Visit San Salvador -
Scenic Distinction in Rum Cay
Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.
Visit Rum Cay -
Boating in The Exumas
See if you have what it takes to master the wind and conquer the sea.
Visit The Exumas -
Three Religions. One Roof. in Ragged Island
Only the Anglican, Baptist, and Church of God denominations are represented on the island. And, due to the small population, there is a floating schedule with everyone worshipping together on Sunday at one of the three churches.
Visit Ragged Island -
First Post Office in The Bahamas in Acklins & Crooked Island
Landrail Point, Crooked Island, was the location of The Bahamas' first General Post Office. A hotel was built around its remnants, with the old stones and mortar of the original walls visible from the reception area.
Visit Acklins & Crooked Island -
Pink Sand Beaches in Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Everyone's list of the world's top 10 beaches includes Harbour Island's famed 'Pink Sand Beach', but pink-sand beaches are also spread over 35 miles of mainland Eleuthera — on the Atlantic Ocean and the Exuma Sound.
Visit Eleuthera & Harbour Island -
Sightseeing in Ragged Island
You can go off on your own to explore Duncan Town and its environment or engage the services of a local guide.
Visit Ragged Island -
Stromatolites in The Exumas
The oldest known macro-fossils on earth, they encode biological activity that could span thousands of years. Mature varieties can be found at some beaches on the Atlantic side of Stocking Island, and modern ones thrive in the Cays.
Visit The Exumas -
Scenic Distinction in Rum Cay
Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.
Visit Rum Cay -
Twin Churches in Long Island
These two similar twin-towered churches in Clarence Town are credited to Father Jerome Hawes. St. Paul's Church was built when he was an Anglican priest; St. Peter's & St. Paul's Church was designed after he became Roman Catholic.
Visit Long Island -
Hamilton’s Cave in Long Island
This ancient cave system is the largest in The Bahamas, with 50-foot wide passages and over 10-foot ceilings. It is believed Lucayan Indians lived here about 500 A.D. Their artifacts and cave drawings were discovered in 1935.
Visit Long Island -
Port Nelson in Rum Cay
The town's street signs were made in the shape of the island, the only place in The Bahamas where you will see that. There is also a square here named for The Bahamas' first Governor General, Sir Milo Butler, who was born on the island.
Visit Rum Cay -
Drink & Dine in The Abacos
The Abaco Islands feature some of the freshest food and tastiest drinks in The Bahamas including the famous Goombay Smash.
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Most Blue Holes Per Square Mile in Andros
Andros has a vast number of ocean and inland blue holes, the highest concentration and largest variety of any solid landmass in the world. They are home to unique cave fish and invertebrates, some not found anywhere else.
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Twin Churches in Long Island
These two similar twin-towered churches in Clarence Town are credited to Father Jerome Hawes. St. Paul's Church was built when he was an Anglican priest; St. Peter's & St. Paul's Church was designed after he became Roman Catholic.
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Boat Building in The Abacos
The local tradition of building boats by hand (without plans) has been passed down for centuries. Man-O-War Cay is the center of that trade in The Abacos, where some residents are renowned for their superior workmanship.
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Turtle Sound in Acklins & Crooked Island
A natural wonder of The Bahamas, this nine-mile long 'inland river' has differing depths, beginning at French Wells Channel and ending behind the northern settlements. It has numerous mangroves, marine life, and birds.
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Drink & Dine in The Abacos
The Abaco Islands feature some of the freshest food and tastiest drinks in The Bahamas including the famous Goombay Smash.
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Most Blue Holes Per Square Mile in Andros
Andros has a vast number of ocean and inland blue holes, the highest concentration and largest variety of any solid landmass in the world. They are home to unique cave fish and invertebrates, some not found anywhere else.
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Pineapple Capital Of The World in Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Eleuthera has some of the sweetest pineapples in the world. Commercial farming began here in the mid 18th century, a tradition honored by the annual Pineapple Fest held in June. The venue is Gregory Town, known as 'Pineapple City'.
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Fishing in Acklins & Crooked Island
For any fisherman, the inland creeks and tidal flats of these islands are a fisherman's dream come true.
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Moria Harbour Cay National Park in The Exumas
Covering 13,440 acres, the park is a vital part of the ecosystem between Great and Little Exuma. It includes sand dunes, beaches, mangroves, and sea grass beds. Nesting seabirds call it home and it also serves as a nursery for marine life.
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Birding Capital Of The Bahamas in Inagua
Inagua is a bird-watcher's paradise, with over 140 species of migrating, resident, and endemic species, including the Bahama Parrot, West Indian whistling duck, Kirtland'swarbler, and a rare species of heron found on Little Inagua.
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Moria Harbour Cay National Park in The Exumas
Covering 13,440 acres, the park is a vital part of the ecosystem between Great and Little Exuma. It includes sand dunes, beaches, mangroves, and sea grass beds. Nesting seabirds call it home and it also serves as a nursery for marine life.
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Union Creek Reserve in Inagua
Mangroves surround this enclosed tidal creek, encompassing 4,940 acres on the northwest shore of Great Inagua. It is a natural habitat where Green and Hawksbill turtles lay their eggs, and provides a captive site for sea turtle research.
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Pompey Museum in Nassau & Paradise Island
Formerly called Vendue House, the building is now named for courageous slave, Pompey, from The Exumas. Built sometime before 1769, it became a museum in 1992, featuring a permanent exhibit on the African experience in The Bahamas.
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Drink & Dine in The Abacos
The Abaco Islands feature some of the freshest food and tastiest drinks in The Bahamas including the famous Goombay Smash.
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Scenic Distinction in Rum Cay
Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.
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Breathtaking Ocean Views in Ragged Island
Ragged Islanders are a hardy, seafaring people, who build boats, booms, and masts for sailing sloops, race boats in regattas, and fish. They love the sea so much that nearly every home is built to have a breathtaking view of the ocean.
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Christopher Columbus' 2nd Stop in Rum Cay
Formerly called "Mamana" by its original inhabitants, the Arawak Indians, Rum Cay was renamed "Santa Maria de la Concepción" by Christopher Columbus, who made his second stop here during his voyage to the New World in 1492.
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Two Theories. One Name. in Rum Cay
There are two theories regarding the origin of the island's name — one is that a West Indian ship was wrecked offshore with a cargo of rum during the rum-running 1800s; the other is that it was named in honor of Scotland's Isle of Rhum.
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Boating Capital Of The World in The Abacos
The Abacos are one of the world's top boating and sailing destinations and have been The Bahamas' boating capital since colonial times. The number and variety of islands to explore make this an island hopper's paradise.
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Fishing in Mayaguana
You can bonefish at Graveyard Flats or Northwest Point, and trawl or sport fish for species like grouper.
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Superior Fishing Grounds in The Berry Islands
In the "Billfish Capital of The Bahamas," activities are centered at Chub Cay. It borders the Tongue of the Ocean, which creates a Fish Bowl effect drawing fish in. An adjacent blue hole also offers great fishing.
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Arthur Catt in Cat Island
Originally called "San Salvador" and thought to be the gateway to the New World, Cat Island was given its present name in 1926 — reportedly for the pirate Arthur Catt (a friend of Blackbeard), who frequented the island.
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Rake And Scrape Music in Cat Island
The Bahamas' indigenous music is celebrated here with the Annual Rake & Scrape Festival held each June. Unique rhythmic music is made using recycled objects — a saw, a piece of wood, fishing line, a tin washtub, and a goatskin drum.
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The Current in Eleuthera & Harbour Island
One of the oldest settlements on mainland Eleuthera, its name comes from the tide that boils through the nearby channel. It is said that Captain William Sayle of "The Eleutheran Adventurers" brought settlers here on his way to Cupid's Cay.
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The Highest In All The Land in Cat Island
Mt. Alvernia (or Como Hill), 206 feet above sea level, is the highest point in the country. At its top is The Hermitage, a medieval monastery hand carved out of rock by Monsignor John Hawes aka Father Jerome, and the steps leading up to it.
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Turtle Sound in Acklins & Crooked Island
A natural wonder of The Bahamas, this nine-mile long 'inland river' has differing depths, beginning at French Wells Channel and ending behind the northern settlements. It has numerous mangroves, marine life, and birds.
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Great Lake Preserve in San Salvador
The preserve includes a large interior lake — 10 miles long and 2 miles wide — stretching through the island and connecting the major settlements. It protects the endangered San Salvador Rock iguana and several different bird species.
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Shopping in Long Island
Long Island is known for its straw bags, baskets, dolls and hats. You can also visit little boutiques.
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Scenic Distinction in Rum Cay
Rolling hills, miles of pure sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs, and exhilarating surf on the north coast are among the multiplicity of unique offerings that make this island stand out from its sisters.
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Booby Cay in Mayaguana
This cay, located east of mainland Mayaguana, gets its name from the flock of brown boobies that call it home. It is also a habitat for small rock iguanas, only found there, and descendants of wild goats left behind by early settlers.
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Sir Sidney Poitier’s Boyhood Home in Cat Island
Academy Award winning actor, Sir Sidney Poitier, grew up on Cat Island, just outside of Arthur's Town in the north. He went on to become the first black person to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field in 1964.
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Colonial Villages in The Abacos
British Loyalists left the United States after the American Revolution to establish homesteads in The Abacos. Their heritage remains strong and is reflected today in the colonial-style homes in Hope Town and New Plymouth.
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Horse Pond Beach in Mayaguana
Located 10 miles east of Abraham's Bay, it is a perfect spot for "crabbing," hunting for land crabs that live in the bushes and crevices within the limestone rocks, and go walking late at night. Their meat is used in a variety of local dishes.
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Shopping in The Exumas
The Straw Market is a group of individual vendors along the main road into George Town.
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Union Creek Reserve in Inagua
Mangroves surround this enclosed tidal creek, encompassing 4,940 acres on the northwest shore of Great Inagua. It is a natural habitat where Green and Hawksbill turtles lay their eggs, and provides a captive site for sea turtle research.
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Sightseeing in San Salvador
A few companies provide escorted tours to visit the attractions and outlying settlements.
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