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An Introduction to Bahamas Vacations
By: Jennifer Bailey, Fri Sep 22nd, 2006
A Bahamas vacation is something that most travelers will never
forget. The 700 islands of the Bahamas make up a
100,000-square-mile archipelago, extending over 500 miles.
Including uninhabited cays and large rocks, it has a total
estimated land area of 5,382 miles. The two main islands are New
Providence Island and Grand Bahama Island, although the smaller
islands of Abacos, Acklins, Andros, The Berry Islands, Bimini,
Cat Island, Eleuthera, The Exumas, Inagua, Mayaguana, and San
Salvador also offer prime vacation spots.
Grand Bahama Island vacations are perhaps the most popular. As
the fourth largest island in the Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island
extends for 96 miles against emerald green water. The island’s
many cities, towns, and villages provide a unique combination of
a cosmopolitan locales, historical fishing villages, and
undiscovered ecological treasures. The island also has one of
the world's largest underwater cave systems, three national
parks, endless beaches, and enchanting marine life.
Nassau, as the capital city of the Bahamas on New Providence
Island, is also a popular vacation destination.. Along with its
neighbor Paradise Island, these two pieces of land mix glamour
with tropical ease. Nassau is prized for its sheltered harbor,
and the city has managed to preserve its beautiful colonial
mansions, cathedrals, 18-th century fortresses, and a Queen's
staircase whose 66 steps lead to a view that simply is not to be
missed.
Many dream their whole lives of a Bahamas vacation, and with the
scenery, culture, and history to be found on Grand Bahama Island
and in Nassau, it is easy to see why.
