Planning a vacation? Consider the Bahamas! Millions of tourists every year choose the splendor of the Bahamas as their vacation destination.
The Bahamas is a group of 700 unique islands located in the Atlantic Ocean that hold vast beauty. The Caribbean has so much to explore, from its bright culture to its rich dining experiences. The Bahamas vacation rentals offer lavish accommodations with exquisite water views.
Getting to the Bahamas is also convenient. The popular vacation destination is located approximately 180 miles from the sound of Florida, and with a non-stop flight from any major airport in the United States, you can be relaxing in the sunshine in no time.
There are many reasons why the Bahamas has become a popular vacation destination, and here you’ll find seven of the top reasons to make the Bahamas your next vacation destination.
- Caribbean Climate
In the Bahama’s the forecast is sunny skies and warm days all year round, with only minor weather conditions in the middle of the year that may call for overcast, but it doesn’t last long. There’s no best time of year to visit the Bahamas, it’s perfect for a vacation all year long. In the winter (December to April), temperatures average 68 to 79 Fahrenheit (20 to 26 degrees Celsius), and in the summer (May to November) from 82 to 91 Fahrenheit (28 to 33 degrees Celsius).
- Cultured Dining
The dining in Bahamian cuisine is a combination of spicy Caribbean flavor and South American cuisine. Local dishes are mainly made of fish and shellfish. There are lots of choices, from five-star restaurants to eateries, and café, to stop for a quick bite or anything in between. While dining in the Bahamas, you need to try the lobster and conch. Seafood is a popular delicacy in the Bahamas and Conch is the island’s national food.
- Attractive Beaches
The Bahamas is known for its exquisite beaches! You can enjoy a variety of rare beaches with clear-blue water and sparkling sand throughout the Bahamas. Harbor Island and Cat Island host the unique pink sand beaches. The light pink hue of the sand comes from tiny broken coral pieces, and shells that are mixed in the sand and emit a red hue when the water washes over them. Long Island and Cat Island are splendid beaches that offer more privacy because they’re not as well known. There are also the famous Cable Beach in Nassau and the Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island to enjoy. When traveling to the islands, you will never be in a shortage of gorgeous beaches to enjoy.
- Authentic Shopping
Shopping is an experience in the Bahamas. With so many islands making up the Bahamas, shoppers can look forward to an abundance of shops, markets, and small merchants where you can purchase a variety of products, such as straw goods, rum, conch shell jewelry, cigars, pine seed dolls, music, art and wood carvings at a bargain price. Shops are filled with original items that display the culture and heritage of the island and can provide memories of your time in the Caribbean for a lifetime. Nassau offers a popular market for local crafts.
- 5. Rich History
The Bahamas has a really rich history and a variety of interesting sites to tour. Some of the more popular tourist sites to visit are the Columbus Monument, Adderley Plantation, Long Island Museum, and Dean’s Blue Hole. The islands have a captivating history and there is always an opportunity to learn something new.
- Join in the Entertainment
Entertainment in the Bahamas is at no shortage. Paradise Island is a popular place to be. On the island, you will find bars, comedy clubs, casinos, restaurants and the Atlantis Paradise Island resort. Harbor Island is transformed at night with street parties, colorful parades and local bands performing their music. The carnivals and festivals attract visitors from all over. You can experience the true Bahamian culture and see impressive clothes and dance at carnivals and festivals. Scuba diving and snorkeling can be experienced at the Andros Barrier Reef, Thunderball Grotto and black coral gardens.
- Explore by Island – Hopping
The Bahamas consist of 700 islands, and of the islands, 30 of those are inhabited. The Bahamas is the perfect place to go island – hopping. Each island is unique in its own way. Among the most interesting things you can see on the islands are the pigs at Pig Beach. It’s easy to travel between each of the islands by boat or ferry at an inexpensive price, but you can also fly from Nassau to the smaller islands.
There is something for everyone in the Bahamas from exciting nightlife, to a variety of things to see and do. Visit Bahamas vacation rentals and begin making vacation memories that will last a lifetime.
