Dining On New Providence Island In The Bahamas Good food is an essential ingredient in the making of a truly great vacation, and with the broad array of quality eateries for you to choose from on New Providence Island in the Bahamas, you’ll be sure to make your vacation a memorable culinary experience.
Weddings, Honeymoons & Romantic Travel - Learn about weddings and honeymoons in the Caribbean.
Explore Alternative Adventures in Freeport - TownNews.com 2000 The many visitors to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, arrive anticipating a relaxing vacation of sun, sand, and water; and none leave disappointed.
Freeport - The Bahamas Your Way - Ambassadair January 2001 Caribbean vacations need not start off with tough choices—not when the solution is as simple as swirling chocolate and vanilla ice cream together. Freeport is a have-it-all destination that can satisfy every taste—or combination of tastes.
The Bahamas - Cruisedealers The Bahamas claim the distinction of being Christopher Columbus' first New World discovery. In 1492 he stepped ashore on the island of San Salvador.
Bahamas on a budget - canoe.ca February 1999 There's good news for beer-budget travellers looking for a champagne vacation here. You do not need to own a yacht or employ a chauffeur to afford and enjoy the Bahamas, although bargain seekers should be willing to forego glamour for an experience closer to the local culture.
Going Grand on Grand Bahama - Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine January 2002 Grand Bahama offers a bit of everything and enough of it to keep everyone happy.
Diving The Bahamas - Diver Magazine Although considered part of the Caribbean, the archipelago that makes up the Islands of The Bahamas lies well out into the Atlantic, stretching more than 650 miles from the eastern coast of Florida to the southeastern tip of Cuba.
The Bahamas - TravelIntelligence.net 2000 The biggest dilemnas of the day were deciding from which bar to watch the stunning Bahamian sunsets and which of the 12 themed restaurants we should try for dinner.
Lucayan National Park - What's On Bahamas January 1, 1999 Few may realize it, but right here on Grand Bahama we have some extraordinary treasures which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. These are not Spanish galleons sunk deep in the Bahamian blue waters, but rather natural wonders of global significance found at the Lucayan National Park.
Nassau - Where the Bahamas Keep Getting Better - Ambassadair January 2000 As your seventh-grade geography teacher would remind you, the Bahamas isn't in the Caribbean. The island chain is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean—just 50 miles off the coast of Florida. But African settlers brought to these islands the same warmth and intriguing customs you'll find throughout the West Indies.
Bahamas - Sport Diver The Bahamas are often grouped as a singular destination, which is somewhat like saying I vacationed in Europe: It's a big place. The Bahamas are not one island or even a single diving area.
Bahamas - Islands in the Sun - The Gambler Magazine Junkanoo, wahoo, red-legged thrush, and Antillean peewee. If you haven't heard of these words, then you probably haven't been to the Bahamas.
Bahamas Beyond the Beach - Greatest Escapes Magazine While there are many island resorts with sun and sand, New Providence Island, and the town of Nassau offers a refuge from what’s expected at an island resort.
The Best Fly-Fishing - Yahoo! Travel June 1998 Until a couple of decades ago, fly-fishing meant trying to hook trout. Then the definition of the sport began to expand, and today's fly fisherman is equally intent on landing bonefish in the Bahamas, tarpon in the Florida Keys, Atlantic salmon in eastern Canada, brook and rainbow trout in lower Canada, or Pacific salmon in Alaska.
East End Grand Bahama - What's On Bahamas April 1, 1999 Grand Bahama Island is not your typical vacation destination. Sure you’ll find glittering nightlife, casinos, elegant hotels and international cuisine, but also the island has one of the best kept secrets in The Bahamas.
The Bahamas: A Nearby Tropical Paradise - Foster Travel Publications As a nearby, dependable, and affordable tropical island paradise, the Bahamas has much to offer the U.S. traveler. This 700-island archipelago off the east coast of Florida gets more annual visitors (about four million) than any of the Caribbean areas to the south.
Bahamian Rhapsody - Away.com 2001 Exploring the beaches and islets of the forgotten Jumento Cays, where sharks, drug runners, and fishermen rule the waters—and not even the captain knows where he's going.
Bahamas: Encounters with Feature Creatures - Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine April 2000 The islands of the Bahamas have the most diverse diving of any our destinations. Shallow snorkeling reefs, deep walls, blue holes, historic wrecks -- if it's on the list of diver's dreams, you'll find it somewhere near one of the Bahamas 700-plus islands.
Grand Bahama Island: Getting Grander - Lovetripper Magazine 2002 Lovers find diversions ranging from golf courses to dolphin excursions to romantic botanical gardens on this island.
Bahamas Dive Travel Guide - Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine They're close to home, easy to get to and filled with dive attractions. No wonder the Bahamas have been on diving's A-list since the early days of the sport. Now, see what they're doing to stay there in the year 2000.
Unique Island Adventures - What's On Bahamas For me, out-island trips were always filled with revelation and genuine awe inspiring adventures. I visited my Dad's home for the first time when I was 13 years old. I'm a Knowles, so if you know your island heritage you would have guessed that I'm talking about Long Island. It really was a whole different world.
Back to the Bahamas - Carlson Travel Once verging on mediocrity, Nassau and Paradise Island are now among the best bets in the Bahamas.
Tie the Knot in the Romantic Bahamas - Denver Post With year-round gorgeous weather, miles of white, sandy beaches, the third largest underwater reef system in the world, and a perfect combination of old-world charm and modern convenience, why wait for the honeymoon to visit the Bahamas?
Get Into Ecotourism With Birdwatching - What's On Bahamas 2000 October is Ecotourism Month in The Bahamas. What better way to participate in ecotourism than to get out and do some birdwatching on Grand Bahama Island?
Hosts with the most - canoe.ca December 12, 1998 You can be on holiday in the Bahamas and never leave your resort-hotel, except to go to and from the airport. Many do - but will only get half of the experience. One of the best ways to get the other half is by taking advantage of the People-to-People program offered by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
Bahamian beginnings - canoe.ca January 7, 2001 For a country just into its 27th year of nationhood, the Bahamas has a preponderance of history amongst its palm trees.
The Out Islands of the Bahamas - TravelIntelligence.net Over the years I’ve spent a fair bit of time on beaches. I think of it as work. And it’s a tough life of course, being a Caribbean beach correspondent: counting the grains of sand, testing the soporific quality of hammocks, strategically testing water-sports and generally floundering around in the sea...
Resorts in the Bahamas - nj.com 2002 The Bahama Islands, conveniently located less than 100 miles off the Florida coast, are composed of 700 islands surrounded by miles of clear, pristine water filled with stunning vertical coral walls, historic shipwrecks, sea gardens, and countless species of dolphins and tropical fish.
Grand Bahama Island - newyorkmetro.com November 5, 2001 Grand Bahama Island has been spiffed up for a chic clientele — but remains as laid-back as ever.
Bahamian Fun and Sun for Children - TravelLady May 10, 1999 More than 1.6 million vacationers are expected to visit The Islands of the Bahamas this year, and it is estimated that 250,000 of them will be children.
The Island of The New Bahamas - Gwinnett Travel Just 50 miles off the coast of Florida lie The Islands of The Bahamas, an archipelago which includes approximately 700 islands and more than 2,500 cays. Whatever vacation experience you desire-laid back and relaxed, energetic and lively, or extravagantly lavish-you'll find it in The Bahamas.
Grand...Grander...Grandest Bahama - Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine From birth, Grand Bahama has been different: different by nature, different by design. The most northerly of the major Bahama islands, it's also the closest to Florida, 50-odd miles/80 kilometers from Palm Beach.
Bahamas - travelfacts.com Overview of island activities and sights in the Bahamas.
Have a Grand time - canoe.ca November 8, 2002 For years now, most visitors to Freeport would leave the island seemingly untouched by the hot Caribbean sun, their only colour a yellowish-tinge from the 24-hour fluorescent casino lighting.
Grand Bahama Island: The Awakening - Gayot After years of mixed fortune, Grand Bahama Island has made a comeback and is obviously up to a new beginning.
Bahamas Introduction - This is Travel The Bahamas is a chain of over 700 islands, starting just off the Florida coast and arcing down over 100,000 square miles of beautiful blue seas to the Turks and Caicos.
Lunching with Carnivores - Suite 101 April 21, 2000 Shark! The word invokes the same chilling image for us all: A dark dorsal fin slicing through the surface of calm water. A huge open mouth revealing razor sharp teeth.
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach: Grand Bahama Island
Welcome to Grand Bahama Island’s only all-inclusive resort, Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach. Renowned for its ample beach, white sand and warm tropical waters, this fine resort offers 276 ocean or garden ...
Atlantis Resort Paradise Island: Nassau
Atlantis is an incredibly popular beachfront mega-resort and casino. With the addition of the spacious Harborside Resort villas, the Atlantis resort now offers 2300 rooms, suites, and family villas. ...
Water Safety Make certain that sports equipment, including scuba equipment, that you rent or buy meets international safety standards.
If you use a beach without a lifeguard, exercise extreme caution. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for Americans in the Caribbean.
Do not dive into unknown bodies of water because hidden rocks or shallow depths can cause serious injury or death. In some places, you may need to wear sneakers in the water for protection against sea urchins.
Clothes Packing To help prevent creasing of clothing, roll up a small towel and place on the inside of where the garments will fold. Or roll your suites up instead of folding.
Diving Seasons The Bahamas has a yearlong diving season, with water temperatures ranging from 76°F in the winter in the Northern Bahamas to 84°F throughout the islands in the summer. The topside temperature is fairly constant during the year, averaging about 82°F (except in the northwestern Bahamas, which are somewhat cooler in the winters), and usually accompanied by a mild breeze.
Divers can use Lycra, ... more
Language The official language of The Bahamas is English, more British than American. You’ll probably hear the Bahamian dialect intertwined with English as you walk around town.
Internet There are a few Internet cafes on Grand Bahama Island and Nassau Island open seven days a week. Laptop connections are available, as are webcams and facilities for scanning and copying. The main ISP is BaTelNet (website: www.batelnet.bs).
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