Bahamas Islands

The Bahamas Islands offer a vast amount of explorations, with over 700 islands and 2,400 cays, your vacation will be well stocked with adventure and relaxation. The Islands of The Bahamas offer an overwhelming variety of historical, cultural, and natural attractions. About 5,400 miles, including many tiny, uninhabited rocks and isles make up the Bahamas. These islands extend over a marine territory of about 100,000 square miles–almost twice the size of Spain and substantially larger than Great Britain. This marine territory is as important as the land mass itself, for while the land provides a place to live, the sea is a place to play and explore.

Most people come to The Bahamas for its phenomenally clear waters and its abundant marine life. In fact, almost 5% of the world’s coral reefs are located here, an amount surpassing even Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. In addition to the diversity of marine life, the islands are rich in flora and fauna. The islands of The Bahamas are lush, distinctive, and colorful. There is so much life to see, animal and plant, the locals and parks, you will have no trouble finding activities to fill your days.

Here are some ideas that will run your imagination wild with adventure. Flying is a terrific way to experience the islands. There are over 50 airstrips available in these islands, where aviators are welcomed at all government-operated strips. So bring your digital camera and see the Bahamas in a whole new way.

If you love the thrill of flying over the beautiful islands, then try parasailing. This exhilarating experience will turn you into a human kite and suspend you hundreds of feet above the emerald green waters of the Gulf Stream, where you are launched by a small powerboat that circles the bay.

Hunting green flashes is an unforgettable, relaxing, natural tropical phenomenon that occurs at sunset. Hunting the elusive green flash is relatively simple, just make sure the skies are utterly cloudless and the sun has just barely disappeared beneath the sea, and a brilliant band of green light will flash across the horizon. So put on your hunting eyes and experience the rare phenomenon.

Let’s not forget the luxurious pleasure of sailing and boating. The waters are waiting to be explored with endless array of uninhabited cays usually only accessible by swimming. Or enjoy the sun, swimming, and snorkeling far from the shore.

Do you have some strong arms waiting to be put to good use? Try Kayaking. There are literally thousands of miles of calm Caribbean coastline and fascinating tidal creeks to explore by silently paddling amid the lush mangrove forests.

Get out your cameras again folks, because bird watching is a whole other activity in the Bahamas. Take a shot of the famed pink flamingoes, find the rare Bahama Parrot, or click away at one of the 100’s of birds here in the Bahamas.

Snorkeling is the best way for the inexperienced to become one with the beauty of the Bahamian reefs. The equipment and instruction can be found at almost every hotel. Diving and fishing is another adventure in these crystal-clear waters, where you can explore thriving coral reefs and record-breaking game fishing. So what are you waiting for? Go explore those waters!

Island hopping has become a Caribbean vacation passion, with so many islands to choose from, the Bahamas Out Islands are the perfect island-sampler vacation. Not only do the Out Islands have their very own natural attractions and activities, they also include some unique events like, regattas – boat racing and floating parties, unique Bahamian celebrations, and natural attractions and activities. These “island chains within the chain,” like the Abacos and the Exumas, are just a few islands that are eager for you to find out all their mysteries.

What about some golf, tennis, Cricket, bicycling or gaming? You can find these activities, and more, all over the Bahamas. There is plenty of tennis courts and golf courses to be found all over the Bahamas. Cricket season runs from March through November, with matches and games played almost every day depending on times. And bicycles are available anywhere in the Bahamas; with some of the flattest land, the islands provide plenty of easy cycling terrain. But if your sport is gaming, then gamble away because gambling is a big-time activity throughout the Bahamas.

You won’t be left without souvenirs to bring back home with an abundance of shops and retail stores scattered over all the Bahamas Islands. Items you can find range from fine cashmere sweaters, to the locally made watches, jewelry, clocks, china, crystal, leather goods, fine linens, and cameras. The key to finding the best bargains is to look for shops that post a pink flamingo on their doors or windows, signifying that they have met strict government guidelines and that all their brands are authentic. Explore whatever island you come upon and you will find the best enchanted gifts for you, or your friends and family.

Before calling it a day, go relax on the beach, where every ocean front view is unique and wondrous. So comforting, you will think you died and gone to heaven with unbelievably crystal blue water and white sand so fine it feels soft to the touch. After a long and glorious day of site seeing and under water exploring, it’s time for some great and delicious fine dining. Whether you want fine cuisine, or a traditional Bahamian meal, you can find more taste than your buds can handle.

So get out there, explore, relax, and eat to your heart’s content; The Bahamas Islands wait for you to discover their glory.