Bahamas Travel and Culture Guide

THE COUNTRY OF 700 ISLANDS.

Newcomers to The Islands of The Bahamas quickly realize that they have stumbled upon not one, but many destinations. Between the "poles" of Grand Bahama and Great Inagua are 23 inhabited islands and thousands of unpopulated islets and cays (pronounced "keys"). Cosmopolitan Nassau, once ruled by pirates, seems a world away from the desert-like wildlife sanctuary of Inagua. On many of the islands, tiny villages seem lifted from the Massachusetts coast and set down amongst palms and pines and iridescent sands. These beautiful islands lie only 50 miles off the Florida coast - far closer than any destination in the Caribbean. Calm waters and cooling tradewinds have rightfully earned... click here to read more>>

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The Islands
Learn about what there is to see and do on the main islands as you "island-hop" using a clickable map.

History
A brief look at the history
of the Bahamas.

The People
Why are those Bahamians always smiling? Is there boxing on Boxing Day? Learn the answers to those and many more questions in this sectionabout Bahamian culture.

Books
Travel Guides, Pirates, Cooking and more.

Pirates
A look at some of the most infamous cutthroats to ever drop anchor in the Bahamas. Their buried treasure may still be here.

What to Do
Follow this list of fun activities and you'll never be bored in the Bahamas. Unless, of course, you want to be.

Access
What you need to know about getting there, getting around,
and getting back.

Where to Stay
Complete listings of all accommodations on the islands, many with links to more info.

Essentials
Calendar of Events, Travel Tips, Tourist Offices & Weddings

Business
The business on doing business in The Bahamas.