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The Bahamas are the quintessence of 'holiday heaven', with things to see and do reaching far beyond sunbathing on the miles of white sandy beaches, or idly frolicking in the translucent turquoise waters.

The islands offer a number of activities and attractions, with everything from Loyalist settlement ruins and the Glass Window Bridge to Christopher Columbus' first stop in the New World. The Bahamas also have the largest underwater cave system known today, and scuba divers can see the mysterious stone blocks in the waters off Bimini, said to be part of the 'lost city' of Atlantis, while Long Island boasts the deepest 'blue hole' in the world.

There are any number of activities for visitors who want to do more than just lie around: bicycling, tennis, cricket, golf and other activities are available on land, along with attractions like casinos, restaurants, bars and clubs. Offshore, you can enjoy exhilerating pastimes like windsurfing, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, parasailing and scuba diving.

Friendly locals, as well as comfortable, sunny weather and a well established tourism industry, make these activities and sights all the more appealing and accessible. Add numerous resorts, restaurants, shops and markets to the mix and it becomes alluringly obvious why the Bahamas are the perfect beach-holiday destination.

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 details

Berry 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 details

Paradise 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 details

Freeport, 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 details

Andros 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 details

Exumas 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 details

Long 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 details

Abacos 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 details

Eleuthera 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 details

Half 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 details

Hartley's Undersea Walk

Take a walk along the ocean floor in a rig reminiscent of the days before scuba technology. Divers need no experience as they wear an undersea botanical helmet that allows for normal breathing and dry hair. Visitors to this exotic corner of the... see full details

Pirate Museum

The Pirate Museum takes visitors on an interactive tour through the heart of downtown Nassau, bringing them back to 1716 where they will board a replica of the pirate ship 'Revenge' and enter the world of bloodthirsty pirates. It is a must for... see full details

Pinetree Stables

Pinetree Stables takes people on a 2-hour Bahamian horseback ride from Freeport on the top of the island, through an endangered Pine Tree forest, past a castle, and eventually over the dunes and onto the beach where more experienced riders can canter through... see full details

Aquaventure at Atlantis Paradise Island

Aquaventure in the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island is the world's largest waterpark, featuring dozens of thrilling water slides and a mile-long river ride with rapids incorporates special effects into the rides, adding to the experience. A unique feature of the 97-acre park is... see full details

Dolphin Encounters

For all animal lovers, Dolphin Encounters is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Visitors will get the chance to swim with the bottlenose dolphins, get a kiss, or just watch from the side. There are also opportunities to interact with sea lions. Dolphin Encounters... see full details

Bahamas Historical Museum

Located in Nassau, the Bahamas Historical Museum features displays depicting the Bahamas history from pre-Columbian times to the present, spanning over 50 years of Bahamian history. Children will be dazzled at the historical artefacts on display. This museum is a must for all history... see full details

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