If you have set your sights on the beautiful islands of the Bahamas for your next vacation, you might be thinking about what sights to see or adventures to prioritize to make the most of your time. Here are five things you will definitely want to consider on your trip to the Bahamas.
Cruising the High Seas
With the gorgeous crystal blue waters surrounding you, going on a beautiful Bahamas cruise is a definite must for any vacation. Whether you make your entire vacation a cruise or do a shorter 2- or 3-night cruise during your stay, you will not regret spending your days and nights on the water. Cruises are particularly convenient because everything you need is in one easy package. Your accommodations, your dining, your entertainment and your port adventures can all be booked at once and the total costs can be determined upfront in general. Another advantage of cruises is the availability of a wide range of dining and entertainment options which makes multi-generational family vacations easy to plan and keep enjoyable for all.
Bustling Resort
Visiting Atlantis Paradise Island is a must for anyone who loves luxury and big spaces to explore. The Atlantis Resort is visible from the shores of Nassau Island and boasts luxurious accommodations for every taste and budget, scores of fine dining restaurants, endless entertainment and water adventures and shopping around every corner. Similar to taking a cruise, staying at the Atlantis Resort will provide endless opportunities for fun and memories for any age person making it a great family vacation destination.
Quieter Side
If you are looking for idyllic and quiet beaches where evidence of nature outweighs the evidence of man, then visiting the Exumas in the Bahamas is just the right choice for you. The Exumas are an archipelago with over 365 days and islands. Often the choice of celebrities and those with money, coming here will afford you quiet, luxury and romance. Some specific sites on the Exumas to visit are the beach of swimming pigs, stopping at the Tropic of Cancer Beach, looking for stromatolites and wandering through Moriah Harbour Cay National Park.
Cable Beach
If you want to visit one of the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas, then make sure you spend a day or several days on Cable Beach, a few miles west of Nassau. The beach stretches over two-and-a-half miles and has beautiful white sand and the clearest blue water. The beach is also home to many 5-star resorts and the largest upscale casino called Baha Mar.
Fascinating History
Understanding the history and cultural context of a new country is always helpful and a fascinating way to really bring history to life for you and your travel partners. One-stop is the Hermitage on Cat Island if you stay or visit. The Hermitage is a monastery built in 1939 and is a short hike and features the highest views on the Island. Another beautiful sight to see is the Cloisters of Paradise Island which originally were built by Augustinian monks in the 12th/13th centuries in France. It has a long history of travel before it was finally settled in the Bahamas and arrived without numbering so the rebuilding of it was a difficult process. The result is a breathtakingly beautiful garden that is a very popular wedding destination. Finally, the Christ Church Cathedral is a beautiful place to visit and understand the religious history of the Bahamas. Originally, a cathedral was built between 1670-1684, but destroyed by the Spaniards. A couple of other buildings have been erected and destroyed or changed but the current building was built in 1841 and still stands today.
Visiting the Bahamas will be a vacation of memories that will last a lifetime. Finding time to take a cruise, visit the Atlantis Resort, explore beautiful nature areas, relax on beautiful beaches and learn about Bahamian history are all excellent ways to fill your vacation with things to do. Make sure to leave some things for your next vacation too because you are bound to want to return after visiting once.
