The tropical paradise that is The Bahamas is made up of more than 700 islands, each a wonderful gem of turquoise seas and glorious sun and sand. This archipelago has become the playground of the rich and famous, and everyone from celebrities and royalty can be seen frolicking around the crystal clear waters and clean stretches of sand.

The locals are very friendly. They speak English, and they are Catholics, Anglicans, or Baptists. The time zone is GMT - 5.

The Bahamas has several large islands which provide guests with accommodations fit for a king and all kinds of activities created in the name of leisure. Travelers can go fishing, dive, see the corals below, or sunbathe to get that fabulous Bahamas tan, among other things.

  New Providence Island
Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, is located here, and is one of the top destinations in the country. One of the most favorite tourist activities in Nassau is shopping in the straw market, where well-crafted and fabulous straw products are created on the spot by the local vendors. After buying great souvenirs, guests can visit The Water Tower, the island’s highest point. This point stands at 85m above sea level. Here, guests can enjoy the gorgeous panoramic view from the observation deck courtesy of the elevator provided just for them.

 Long Island
Long Island got its name because of its size, a mass of land that is almost 100km in length. Rugged headlands dominated the landscape, along with lush, green pastures, beautiful hills, and awesome beaches.

 Conception Island
Tourists will enjoy exploring the natural beauty of Conception Island, where they can look at numerous shipwrecks. One can also avail of the tours that goes from the Stella Maris resort located at the island’s north.

 Blue Lagoon Island
This exotic island is a must-visit because of the bottle-nosed dolphins willing to get playful with people.

A vacation in The Bahamas is not complete without sampling the local cuisine. One can feast on a seafood orgy composed of baked crabs, conch, red snappers, and grouper cutlets dipped in succulent sauces. Come nighttime, get intoxicated with the delicious and cool rum-based local drinks. Nassau Royal, an island favorite, is a must try. Have fun all night long in the island’s round of beach parties and discos which are sponsored by the hotels. Go limbo dancing, sway into goombay music and immerse yourself in calypso until the break of dawn.

Language: The official and national language is English.

Religion: The three main Christian denominations are Baptist, Anglican and Roman Catholic.

Time: GMT - 5.

Electricity: 120 volts AC, 60Hz.