Attractions
Bimini Islands
The Bimini group of islands in the Bahamas is 50 miles (80km)
east of Miami and spans an area no larger than 10 square miles (26
sq km). The main island, North Bimini, is barely seven miles long
(11km) and no more than...
see full detailsBerry Islands
The Berry Islands are among the least busy in the Bahamas, and
the perfect destination for those looking for the ultimate escape.
The resorts in this archipelago are extremely exclusive, catering
to wealthy travellers, big game fishermen, and yachters. The
largest island is the...
see full detailsHarbour Island
Once the capital of the Bahamas, Harbour Island is home to
Dunmore Town, whose flower-lined streets and colourful New
England-style buildings are popular with tourists in the Bahamas.
Harbour Island's main attraction, though, is the spectacular pink
sand beach that takes advantage of the...
see full detailsParadise Island
Connected to New Providence Island by a bridge, Paradise Island
is one of the most popular destinations in the Bahamas. It offers a
variety of beaches to suit a range of tastes. Most of the island's
hotels and resorts are along Cable Beach,...
see full detailsFreeport, Grand Bahama Island
Fifty miles (80km) east of Miami, Grand Bahama is an idyllic
island of white beaches and aquamarine seas beneath which the coral
reefs teem with life. Most visitors stay in Freeport, a few miles
inland, or at the seaside suburb of Lucaya on...
see full detailsAndros Island
Andros is the largest island in the Bahamas and is a favourite
for scuba divers and fishermen. The island is largely undeveloped,
so the atmosphere is very casual and hotels tend to be small and
unpretentious. Much of the island is covered with...
see full detailsExumas Islands
The Exumas encompass a myriad of islands and cays that stretch
for hundreds of miles. The largest, Great Exuma and Little Exuma,
are home to the small community of several hundred island
inhabitants, who farm the land and welcome tourists. Visitors
usually arrive by...
see full detailsLong Island
One of the main events on the Bahamas yachting calendar is the
Long Island Regatta, which takes place in the town of Salt Pond
each May, drawing visitors from all around the world to one of the
most beautiful and unspoilt islands of...
see full detailsAbacos Islands
The chain of tiny Abacos islands cover 649 square miles (1,681sq
km) and form the most northerly part of the Bahamas nation. Located
only 200 miles (322km) from Miami, they are a popular holiday
destination, and therefore fairly well developed for tourism. The
two...
see full detailsEleuthera Island
Bahama's Out Islands have no resorts, no cruise ships, and no
large crowds. Eleuthera, which stretches for almost 100 miles
(161km) but is at most two miles (3km) wide, is the most popular of
the group. Eleuthera, and especially its satellite, Harbour Island,
just...
see full detailsHalf Moon Cay
The resort is a private paradise, reserved for passengers who
are tendered ashore to the pier from Holland America Line's cruise
ships, and those who have paid for the pleasure will not be
disappointed. Half Moon Cay (pronounced 'Key') is an island about
100...
see full detailsMayaguana Island
Mayaguana is among the least developed islands in the Bahamas.
With modern amenities few and far between, the island appeals to
adventure travellers looking to experience the pristine wildlife of
the area, including iguanas and bright pink flocks of flamingos.
Scuba diving in Mayaguana...
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