The Islands Of The Bahamas
Why Choose Our Destination?
• An archipelago chain of islands offering unique and diverse experiences. • The Bahamas comprises more than 700 distinctive islands and 2,000 cays spanning over 100,000 sq miles, touting the clearest waters on earth. • There are 16 major islands including Nassau/Paradise Island, Abaco, Andros, Bimini, the Berry Islands, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Exuma, Grand Bahama, Long Island, Inagua, Acklins, Crooked Island and San Salvador. • Product offerings include every water-based activity imaginable, from fishing to Olympic record-holding blue hole dives and a plethora of award-winning palm- fringed, powder-soft white and pink sand beaches. • Getting to The Bahamas is quick and easy with more than 7 million visitors per year experiencing exceptional hospitality, authentic culture, warm climate year-round, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, luxurious accommodations, safety and serenity. • Located 50 nautical miles off the coast of Florida. • English Speaking • No currency exchange, U.S. Currency is widely accepted and on par with The Bahamian Dollar. • American companies and businesses wishing to hold their meetings, conferences or incentive groups in The Bahamas, can receive a tax write-off for business expenses
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Getting Here
Accessibility from North America, Canada and European countries to Nassau and The Bahamas at large, have grown exponentially. And, air service to Nassau, is available via most of the world’s major airlines: American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, JetBlue, Air Canada, West Jet, South West, British Airways among others. https://www.bahamas.com/getting-here
Distance from airport
- Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
10 mi. from city center
- Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
3 mi. from city center
Local Attractions
The National Art Gallery
Clifton Heritage
Fish Fry at Arawak Cay
Pink Flamingos located at Adastra Gardens
Downtown Straw Market
Junkanoo Festival/ New Year & Boxing Day
Bird Watching
The Cloisters Paradise Island
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Awarded as: Caribbean's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau 2019