Bahamas Vacation Rentals
Regardless of which of the 700 islands of the Bahamas you plan to visit, you will never fail to enjoy that place in the sun with a vacation rental. The Bahamas are, in fact, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida and is not to be confused as part of the Caribbean. Some islands are secluded, while others have the zest of historic importance and points of interest, but all profess the pink tinged sandy beaches to take you away from it all. The most popular islands are Abaco, Bimini, Eleuthera, Grand Bahamas, Harbor Island, and Nassau, each with its own individual flavor.
Bahamas Beaches
If you are seeking sun, sand and the seas of the tropics, then the Bahamian Islands are just the place for you. A visit to the Bahamas is guaranteed to be nothing short of exhilarating. The water activities vary depending on your location, but typically you can dive, fish, snorkel, sail or go boating. The water surrounding the Bahamas offer visibility of hundreds of feet below, making it a flawless destination for diving. Venture to the many unexplored barrier reefs filled with an assortment of colorful tropical fish and coral. Some of the beaches of the Bahamas present the ideal tropical paradise getaway if you are seeking total seclusion.
Bahamas Activities
Each island in the chain of the Bahamas has its own essence. Nassau is the island most commonly visited, and there is no lack of activity there. When in Nassau, take a tour of the Bacardi Distillery or the Botanical Gardens. The Junkanoo Expo Museum gives tourists a taste of the flavor of the famous Junkanoo Summer Festival; perfect if you do not happen to overlap your vacation during the festival. Bay Street will place you head set into the Straw Market.
National parks house the natural habitat of numerous exotic and interesting species of fauna on several islands. Hire a dune buggy in Freeport, Grand Bahamas Island and set out for the Grand Lucayan National Park and the Garden of Groves.
Bimini is known as one of the world’s best deep sea fishing haunts, so, take advantage of the opportunities just as Hemingway did in these well stocked waters. Other islands can be reached via an inter-island fast ferry, so even if you are situated in a vacation rental on one island, you can still make a day trip to another and discover another side of the Bahamas.
Bahamas Dining
A diverse range of international cuisines can be found on the islands but some of the local specialties should be sampled. Bahamians have are great seafarers and the surrounding waters are rich with the inhabitants´ seafood staple, the delicious conch. The meat of this mollusk is seasoned then deep fried, or added to soup, stewed or eaten in a seafood salad. Fish is also plentiful such as Mahi Mahi, which is usually fried or broiled with tomatoes, onions, and herbs; or perhaps just bring the freshly caught fish and prepare it your favorite way for a meal in your vacation rental.
Bahamas Shopping
Local crafts, arts, ceramics, rum, and straw products made into hats and handbags make for nice souvenirs. The larger islands contain stylish boutiques featuring high end Swiss watches and Irish linen. Since 1992, these shops of the Bahamas have been duty free and pricing is significantly lower than for the same product back home.
