Bahamas: Where it all began
These islands were where Christopher Columbus came to when he became the first European to discover the Americas. The days and the demographics have changed a lot since then, the natives vanished in the first centuries of European arrivals, and later the British who established a colony here brought African slaves to work in the plantations. Today the name of this island nation, consisting of thousands of islands big and small is synonymous with luxury holidaying. You will find the descendants of once oppressed now enjoying life, one of the best in the Caribbean due to the funds brought by the tourism sector.
Explore the Bahamas
If you decide to go on a cruise ship in the Caribbean Sea or the Gulf of Mexico, there are high probabilities that the Bahamas will be one of the day stops. While most people come here for the beaches, either of the large islands that have good populations with regular visitors or on secluded islands, where you can enjoy some quiet time on your honeymoon or if you are after some peaceful time next to the coast. There are boat rides if you wish to travel between the large islands or if you wish to explore the sea close to these islands and you can always hire bikes for a healthy trip across any of these.
Tourist Attractions in the Bahamas
The beaches of different islands offer sands of different colors and you can always go horse riding here, unless you prefer to kayak over the clear waters. If you enjoy scuba diving the tour operators will take you to the spots where you will find plenty of dolphins. You can also spend some time fishing if that is what you enjoy or you can walk along the streets of the small towns with interestingly colored houses. If you want to see some colonial structures, there is the old lighthouse and there are bridges where you can stop for some good photo opportunities.
Best time to visit the Bahamas
The temperatures here are known to stay above 20 degrees throughout the year, but rains are known to play spoilsport from June to November, with other months mostly dry offering you the opportunity to get involved in anything that interests you.
Major airports in the Bahamas
There are a few international airports offering you a few options for where you wish to arrive, but the one at Nassau, the capital of these islands receives flights from more origin airports than others. There are over 50 other smaller airports that you can fly between with smaller aircraft.
Airport Transportation
There are plenty of options for the choice of vehicles that you can use for traveling to and from the airport, in terms of the size of your group, with even some coaches and according to what you can afford, there are limousines for those planning to spend extravagantly. If somebody is coming to pick you up or drop you here, there are plenty of parking spaces.
Planning your trip to the Bahamas
The holidays here are known to cost a lot, though it all depends on how you plan your trip. The peak season here is when the northern hemisphere will be going through winter, which means seasonal flights from North America and Europe, with those onboard looking for respite from the extremely low temperatures in their part of the world. You will find accommodations, with luxurious ones along the beaches and most with amenities that will make your stay as comfortable as possible. Some have golf courses next to them, so you can enjoy the sport with the sound of the waves of the sea and the wind blowing.
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