Each island in The Bahamas offers unique and exciting opportunities for Relaxation
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Two Cruise Destinations in The Berry Islands
Great Stirrup Cay, the private island of Norwegian Cruise Line, is the northernmost island in The Berry Island chain. Coco Cay, situated about 50 miles from Nassau, was once known as Little Stirrup Cay, and is Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s private island.
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The Healing Hole in Bimini
This pond earned its name because of the healing properties reported by those who swim in it. Accessible by boat only, it is a natural fresh-water spring that pumps up lithium and sulfur inside a salt water swamp in the mangroves of Bonefish Creek.
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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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Turtle Sound in Acklins & Crooked Island
One of the natural wonders of The Bahamas, this nine mile long waterway is referred to as an inland river. It has differing depths, beginning at French Wells Channel and ending behind the northern settlements. Mangroves, marine and bird life can be found there.
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Hit The Links in Freeport
Championship fairways and greens are just a chip shot away from the Atlantic Ocean.
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Turtle Sound in Acklins & Crooked Island
One of the natural wonders of The Bahamas, this nine mile long waterway is referred to as an inland river. It has differing depths, beginning at French Wells Channel and ending behind the northern settlements. Mangroves, marine and bird life can be found there.
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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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Horse Pond Beach in Mayaguana
This beach is located 10 miles east of Abraham's Bay, and is a perfect spot to go "crabbing." That means hunting for land crabs that live in the bushes and crevices within the limestone rocks, but go walking late at night. The meat is used in a variety of local dishes.
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Seclusion in Acklins & Crooked Island
The three islands in this atoll (Acklins/Crooked Island/Long Cay) are unspoiled, sparsely populated and mostly undisturbed since the days of Christopher Columbus. With their peaceful atmosphere, these secluded havens make the perfect getaway.
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Horse Pond Beach in Mayaguana
This beach is located 10 miles east of Abraham's Bay, and is a perfect spot to go "crabbing." That means hunting for land crabs that live in the bushes and crevices within the limestone rocks, but go walking late at night. The meat is used in a variety of local dishes.
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Footprint-Free Beaches in Mayaguana
Mayaguana has some of the most picturesque sandy beaches in The Bahamas, with unbelievable aquamarine water. They are quiet, perfect for picnicking, sunbathing, shelling and snorkeling. Coral heads, sand dollars, and starfish can be found just offshore.
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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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Tropic Of Cancer Beach in The Exumas
Named for its geographic coordinate and also called Pelican Beach, this graceful crescent of white-powder sand borders the translucent blue-green water along the coast of Little Exuma. It is the longest beach on the island and prettiest in the Exuma chain.
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Fishing in Rum Cay
Rum Cay is surrounded by some of the most productive and unspoiled fishing grounds 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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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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Pampering in Eleuthera & Harbour Island
There are small spa operations here, and mobile services are provided by a number of certified massage therapists.
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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 has a breathtaking view of the ocean.
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Rake And Scrape Music in Cat Island
Rake and Scrape, The Bahamas' indigenous music, is celebrated here with the Annual Rake & Scrape Festival. 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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Sports in Freeport
Many golfers embrace the ocean and have found championship fairways on Grand Bahama Island.
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Rake And Scrape Music in Cat Island
Rake and Scrape, The Bahamas' indigenous music, is celebrated here with the Annual Rake & Scrape Festival. 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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Tropic Of Cancer Beach in The Exumas
Named for its geographic coordinate and also called Pelican Beach, this graceful crescent of white-powder sand borders the translucent blue-green water along the coast of Little Exuma. It is the longest beach on the island and prettiest in the Exuma chain.
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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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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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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 population of 477 in 1943 to less than 100 today.
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Little Harbour Cay in The Berry Islands
Ancestors of the owners of the world-renowned Flo’s Conch Bar and Restaurant founded this settlement. Houses here that were built in the 1930s and 40s have withstood the most ferocious storms—a testament to their advanced building skills.
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Swimming Pigs in The Exumas
These "domesticated" pigs live on Major's Spot Cay, and it's uncertain how they got there. Whenever a boat arrives, they swim out to it and expect to be fed, a practice that's been going on for years.
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Hit The Links in Freeport
Championship fairways and greens are just a chip shot away from the Atlantic Ocean.
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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.
Visit The Abacos -
The Retreat Gardens in Nassau & Paradise Island
The Retreat Gardens is an 11-acre property that 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 in New Providence and headquarters of The Bahamas National Trust (BNT).
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Footprint-Free Beaches in Mayaguana
Mayaguana has some of the most picturesque sandy beaches in The Bahamas, with unbelievable aquamarine water. They are quiet, perfect for picnicking, sunbathing, shelling and snorkeling. Coral heads, sand dollars, and starfish can be found just offshore.
Visit Mayaguana -
Seclusion in Acklins & Crooked Island
The three islands in this atoll (Acklins/Crooked Island/Long Cay) are unspoiled, sparsely populated and mostly undisturbed since the days of Christopher Columbus. With their peaceful atmosphere, these secluded havens make the perfect getaway.
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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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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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The Retreat Gardens in Nassau & Paradise Island
The Retreat Gardens is an 11-acre property that 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 in New Providence and headquarters of The Bahamas National Trust (BNT).
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Shopping in Andros
The island’s signature product is Androsia, a colorful, locally-made batik.
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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 population of 477 in 1943 to less than 100 today.
Visit Ragged Island -
Hit The Links in Freeport
Championship fairways and greens are just a chip shot away from the Atlantic Ocean.
Visit Freeport -
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 has a breathtaking view of the ocean.
Visit Ragged Island -
Swimming Pigs in The Exumas
These "domesticated" pigs live on Major's Spot Cay, and it's uncertain how they got there. Whenever a boat arrives, they swim out to it and expect to be fed, a practice that's been going on for years.
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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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Two Cruise Destinations in The Berry Islands
Great Stirrup Cay, the private island of Norwegian Cruise Line, is the northernmost island in The Berry Island chain. Coco Cay, situated about 50 miles from Nassau, was once known as Little Stirrup Cay, and is Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s private island.
Visit The Berry Islands -
Little Harbour Cay in The Berry Islands
Ancestors of the owners of the world-renowned Flo’s Conch Bar and Restaurant founded this settlement. Houses here that were built in the 1930s and 40s have withstood the most ferocious storms—a testament to their advanced building skills.
Visit The Berry Islands -
The Healing Hole in Bimini
This pond earned its name because of the healing properties reported by those who swim in it. Accessible by boat only, it is a natural fresh-water spring that pumps up lithium and sulfur inside a salt water swamp in the mangroves of Bonefish Creek.
Visit Bimini
