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Reasons to Visit the Bahamas
There are dozens of reasons to visit
the wonderful Caribbean nation of the Bahamas. The weather’s excellent and the
beaches are spectacular, but there’s more to the islands than just that. These
are some of the other reasons a trip there is always a good choice.
1. The Pirate Museum
This intriguing, interactive museum
sits in downtown Nassau and gives guests a realistic, in-depth look at the
lifestyle of old-day pirates who used to terrorize the Caribbean back in
the 18th century. It’s an ideal place for anybody who wants to step
back in time and experience the mayhem that pirates caused.
2. Atlantis Paradise Island
This famous resort lies on Paradise
Island, which is just off the shore of Nassau. It’s one of the most popular in
the Caribbean and features a water park and casino. The resort also attracts
some of the world’s top performers and has hosted shows by singers Katy Perry
and Michael Jackson in the past as well as comedian Jerry Seinfeld.
3. The Queen’s Staircase
This is one of the most-visited
sites in Nassau. The Queen’s Staircase consists of 63 solid limestone steps
which were carved by slaves back in the late 1700s. The staircase is 102 feet
in height and was named the Queen’s Staircase to honor Britain’s Queen
Victoria. The staircase also leads to Fort Fincastle, which is another of
the Bahamas’ fine attractions.
4. Bay Street
Bay Street sits close to the Straw
Market in Nassau. It’s the most popular shopping districts in the Bahamas and
you’ll have no problem finding some of the world’s top designer brands here
such as Fendi and Gucci. The street is also home to some of the nation’s most
beautiful architecture, which shows the influence of British colonialism.
5. Junkanoo Festival
The Junkanoo celebration is often
compared to the Carnival in Brazil and New Orleans’ Mardis Gras. It’s an annual
street festival that celebrates the local culture, food, dancing, music, and
costumes. It’s such a hit with residents and visitors so it’s held twice each
year. The biggest version takes place near the end of December and a smaller
version is held usually on July 10th. It’s an ideal way to enjoy the
local African-Caribbean culture.
6. The Straw Market
This vibrant open-air market takes
place in the middle of Nassau, close to Bay Street. It features dozens of
vendors who sell just about anything you can imagine when it comes to local
arts and crafts. It’s a great place to do your shopping if you’re into
haggling. In fact, you don’t even have to buy anything to have fun here, just
soak in the atmosphere and the hustle and bustle of the market.
7. The Ardastra Gardens
This beautiful and colorful
conservation opened up in Nassau back in 1937. The popular flamingos were added
to it during the 1950s and the location quickly became the first zoo in the
Bahamas. If you visit Ardastra Gardens today you’ll find hundreds of exotic
reptiles, birds, and mammals from all over the globe.
8. Fort Charlotte
There are several colonial forts in
the Bahamas, with Fort Charlotte being Nassau’s largest. It was built in the
1800’s and was constructed with everything you’d expect from a fort such as
dungeons, a drawbridge, and a moat. In fact, if you look closely, you’ll
actually be able to spot graffiti on some of the fort’s walls that was placed there
by the soldiers who armed it. The fort also offers some fantastic views of Nassau
Harbor, which is what it was designed to protect.
9. Local Sea Adventures
Since the Bahamas is surrounded by
beautiful and warm ocean waters, it’s an ideal place to take a boat trip and
smell the salt air. There are several boating trips to choose from as well as
deep-sea fishing excursions. You can either take a leisurely cruise or
quick-paced sea adventure.
10. Scuba diving/snorkeling
Speaking of beautiful, warm ocean
water, the Bahamas is an ideal place for scuba diving and snorkeling.
This part of the Atlantic ocean offers some of the best diving spots around.
All of the scuba companies are approved and monitored by the Bahamas Diving
Association, so you’re guaranteed to deal with a safe and secure firm when
diving and exploring the crystal clear Bahamian waters.
11. culinary tourism
Bahamians don’t eat simply to refuel our bodies, we eat so
we can spend time with family and friends and meet new people. Bahamians enjoy
socializing just as much as dining on good food.
12. Weddings/Honeymoon’s
The declaration of love. The gathering of friends and
family. Bahamians love weddings. Here, getting married is more than a special
occasion. It is a celebration. And the memories don’t have to end once you have
the last dance. You can marry on one island, honeymoon on another, island-hop
to a third for a diversity of island memories as no two islands are alike. With
700 islands to choose from, you can really experience it all. We welcome the
opportunity to showcase the many options that can make your destination wedding
and/or honeymoon a memorable experience.
And I like the last 4 the best
13. The People
14. The Worship
15. The Nature Hiking
16. The Family Fun
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