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If you're looking for a dreamy beach holiday, one of the bestdestinations to help you escape the hustle and bustle of thecity are the Islands of the Bahamas.
Life in the islands runs at a leisurely pace, so if you'relooking for a place to relax and enjoy nature's gifts, thiscould be your great escape.
The Bahamas, best known for its clear water and its white andpink sandy beaches, is also home to the world's third largestreef barrier and the largest breeding colony of West Indianflamingo.
On the list of your must dos, don't forget to include a trip tothe Lucayan National Park, in Grand Bahama, which boasts of thelongest underwater cave system.
Natural beauty apart, the Bahamas is also a shopper's paradise.Visit Nassau, the capital city of the Bahamas, to check out theStraw market where you can buy fabulous handmade products.
There are many ways to reach the Bahamas, including by air andsea. You can enjoy a ride from one island to another on a ferryor a mail-boat from Nassau, while on the island you can use thebus
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system, scooters, bicycles, private cars or taxis.
The best time to visit would be from September to May when thetemperature rises to around 70-75 degree F. Beware of potentialhealth dangers, the most common being sun burns, dehydration,heat exhaustion, heat stroke, diarrhoea, tetanus or jelly fishstings.
International cuisine is largely available but the mouthwatering local seafood and their famous cocktails are a must.Bring along comfortable summer wear and a sweater for evenings.Men should carry a jacket as some of the restaurants or casinosfollow a dress code.
We hope we've made your choice to vacation in the Bahamas a loteasier. Enjoy a wonderful holiday in one of the most welcomingand exotic places in the world.
About the author:
Judy Rawls is from Great Escapes Direct(www.greatescapesdirect.com). Great Escapes Direct offers vacation package tours to the Bahamas , in addition to discount Applevacations and honeymoon packages to La Paz, Mexico, PuntaCana, Bermuda and a number of other exotic destinations in theCaribbean.
Written by: Judy Rawls, Great Escapes Direct
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