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Planning a Flawless Bahamas Getaway

December 9th, 2010 Tushar Mathur

Vacations are an ideal way for individuals, couples and families to escape from the demands of daily life while experiencing new places. Choosing the perfect destination can be a daunting task with so many inviting locations across the Caribbean, but the Bahamas is a great choice for anyone looking to soak up the sun and relax by the sea.

From group activities and exciting attractions to weather conditions and lodging choices, each traveler has a unique set of needs. Parents with young children will be more interested in family-friendly activities, while some vacationers may be seeking a getaway geared towards more mature individuals. Regardless of the type of traveler you may be, the Bahamas provide an ideal destination to suit any lifestyle. The following are just a sampling of the key concepts to consider when planning your Bahamas vacation.

Lodging

One of the most important decisions made when planning a successful vacation is choosing a perfect lodging facility. Your accommodations will typically play the largest role in your overall Bahamas vacation experience. The options seem nearly endless, and include rental properties, all-inclusive resorts, family-friendly hotels, bed and breakfasts and more. Each lodging choice provides a different vacation experience.

At an all-inclusive resort, like the Sandals Royal Caribbean near Nassau, guests will be bathed in luxury while never having to worry about added expenses during their vacation. Rental properties allow for a more personal experience that attracts families and large groups. Those looking to experience everything that nature has to offer should think about staying at one of the island’s popular eco-resorts. While weighing your options, consider factors like distance to attractions, complimentary features, on-site facilities, accommodation design, and proximity to dining establishments.

Activities and Attractions

During your visit to the Bahamas, you will be greeted with a wide selection of different activities and attractions to fill your days. One of the most popular activities in the Bahamas is water sports. From snorkeling and fishing to sailing and sunbathing, there are a variety of options for enjoying the Bahamian waters. Visiting local beaches is also a great way to soak up the sun and relax. Those staying near Freeport should consider the secluded shores of Blister Beach, where vacationers can get away from it all. Some travelers may be more interested in visiting museums and historical landmarks. Popular sites in Nassau include the Queen’s Staircase and the towering Fort Fincastle. Regardless of your lifestyle, every vacationer can find the perfect activity for their interests. Many companies in the Bahamas offer thrilling packages that include fun activities and added bonuses, such as the multi-day dive packages offered by the Xanadu Undersea Adventures company.

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A Bahamas Vacation Travel Guide

June 5th, 2008 Tushar Mathur
A Bahamas Vacation has always sounded like paradise on earth, but did you know that when you travel to the Bahamas you aren’t just going to one island, but many.

Travelling from one end of the Bahamas to the other, not only are there the well known islands like Grand Bahama, The Abacos, Eleuthera, and Exuma, but the Bahamas is in fact a country of 700 islands, of which 23 are inhabited but there are many many unpopulated islets and cays.

The differences to be found between different islands is also extreme, when you take cosmopolitan Nassau and compare it to the desert like Inagua. As you can imagine being only fifty miles off the Florida Coast, the Bahamas are very much an American playground, indeed on a lot of the islands the tiny villages could almost be the same as ones found on the coast of Massachusetts, only the palms, and sands are different.

A Bahamas Vacation has long been popular with sailors because the sea is calm, there are cooling tradewinds and this is the home of the Gulf Stream which makes the climate so pleasant. The Gulf Stream also is the reason that there are so many large fish, and a general abundance of marine life, so a lot of people travel to the Bahamas for a vacation just for the sport fishing.

No vacation in the Bahamas would be complete without spending time either snorkelling or scuba diving. The Gulf Stream is again responsible for the sheer underwater delights, the spectacular shoals of fish which congregate around the reefs, which are over 5% of the total number of coral reefs in the world. You will never tire of this underwater technicolour fantasy world in the Bahamas.

Probably more people take a Bahamas Vacation because of the beauty of the beaches than anything else and no Bahamas trip would be complete without a visit to the pink sands of Harbour Island and Eleuthera.

Having said that there are more beaches in the Bahamas than you could ever visit in your entire life, but you should take the time to go to the Exumas and San Salvador where you will almost be alone on their beautiful beaches.

After you are sated by the beautiful beaches and everything the sea has to offer you on your Bahamas Vacation, why not go ashore and just enjoy the sheer spellbinding beauty of the Bahamas Islands.

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