Scenes from Gardens of the Groves, Freeport. Your stay in Grand Bahama is sure to be filled with … [+]
X Marks the Spot in Grand Bahama
Beachfront villas, dolphins, and pirates, oh my! Your stay in Grand Bahama is sure to be filled with endless discovery, courtesy of the varied activities the island has to offer. Take a day to explore the nearby towns, settlements and caves where it is believed that pirates like Henry Morgan and Blackbeard hid their vessels. The island is so spectacular that even the filmmakers of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise chose the island as their primary film site for the second movie. Trust the filmmakers on this one: Grand Bahama Island is the perfect place to bury your doubloons and your stress.
Just a 30-minute plane ride from Nassau, you will find Exuma’s cutest residents on Pig Beach, also … [+]
When Pigs Float in Exuma
Surely, you’ve heard of the expression, “when pigs fly”, but have you heard of pigs that float? Just a 30-minute plane ride from Nassau, you will find Exuma’s cutest residents on Pig Beach, also known as Big Major Cay. The pigs and piglets of Pig Beach are known for being adorable, photogenic, and ready to swim up to your boat as you make an aquatic entrance. Exuma Island should be at the top of your bucket list if you want to swim in crystal-clear waters and snap a few selfies with these pig-paddling porkers.
Eleuthera Harbour Island
Experience Nature’s Beauty on the Island of Eleuthera
Known for its pink sandy beaches and pineapple plantations, the island of Eleuthera is a natural beauty. The island’s name derives from the Greek word for “Freedom”, a fitting description for a place where nature has grown wild and free. Stunning natural attractions include sites like the Glass Window Bridge, where a passage of rocks split both the dark blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. When pineapples are in season, take a tour of the Eleuthera Pineapple Farms where you’ll learn about the cultivation process and enjoy the delicious tropical fruits grown right there on the island.
The island’s numerous aquatic activities should be a clear winner for the adventurous traveler.
Set Sail on the Waters of The Abacos
First, enjoy a refreshing sip of Goombay Smash, a Bahamian cocktail treasure rumoured to have been created in the Boating Capital of The Bahamas. Cocktail in hand, hop on a sailboat and explore the island’s hidden caves where pirates once hid and took shelter. Book a cave diving experience with Bahamas Underground and embark on a total underwater odyssey, plunging through underwater caves, swimming with the sharks and exploring a few shipwrecks on your day out. The island’s numerous aquatic activities should be a clear winner for the adventurous traveler.
A three-island archipelago, Andros is the largest island in The Bahamas with a plentiful variety of … [+]
Journey Through the Mysterious Andros Island
A three-island archipelago, Andros is the largest island in The Bahamas with a plentiful variety of activities to enjoy on your next vacation. The atmosphere of Andros feels like a fairy tale, with a local mythical creature named “Lusca” who is said to be a giant octopus that scours the waters. Of course, the mystery doesn’t end there: the island is covered with over 150 mysterious sinkholes that are home to unusual aquatic life and fossils of animals not native to the Bahamas. Need a break from the many aquatic enigmas? Experience Androsian culture by sitting in on a Batik-making class, where you’ll watch the artisans as they create their signature fabrics and enjoy an opportunity to make a colourful piece of your own.
