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Travelers on a mission for white sandy beaches, extensive snorkeling and diving reefs and anything to do with an amazing water wonderland have found their calling in the Bahamas. Now the difficult yet key task: figuring out in the Bahamas where to go.
Nassau is not only the nation's capital but also the number one travel location, especially if you want to hobnob with the rich and somewhat famous. The city is just like stepping into the US but with luxurious beaches and duty-free shopping. Cruise ships also dump their weighty cargo on the beaches of Nassau, so you can bet there is a hum of activity all year-round. A short jaunt across the bridge in Nassau will connect you with Paradise Island, an extravagant span of resorts, beaches and lots of shopping.
Although this all sounds great, you better have a "Bahama Mama" somewhere because vacationing here comes with no small price tag. Estimate $200 a day, including food and hotel but excluding activities. Getting around this price tag would mean cutting back on luxuries and accommodations and planning your trip to other islands where tourism is not as popular. Living in the lap of luxury is a possibility in the Bahamas, but the bill you will come home with could equal your college tuition for a year.
The Grand Bahama is the second most popular tourist city in the Bahamas. Lots of shopping, gambling and lounging on the beach are the most popular attractions.
If tourist locations are not the ideal for you, there are over 700 islands and 100,000 miles of water and land to cover in this part of the Caribbean. The Ministry of Tourism has a program called "Peoples to Peoples," where they will hook you up with a local guide and native who can show you what the real Bahamas is like minus the tourists.
For the not-so-tourist spots the Out Islands, commonly referred to today as the Family Islands, has more of a laid-back, West Indian lifestyle immensely different from the tourist capitals of the Bahamas. Here you will find the real atmosphere of the local people and activities rather than the hustle and bustle of a huge resort. There are tons of places to go in the Bahamas, and there has to be the best mix between resort amenities and freedom from the chaos of tourists. Choose wisely my friend, you will do well.
The world is an oyster, and the Bahamas is the pearl. Unfortunately pearls have flaws sometimes, and these minor imperfections come in the form of sunburn, dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, fungal infection, tetanus, jellyfish stings, etc. You guessed it, these are some of the most common ailments while visiting the Bahamas. Don't let the beauty of the white sand beaches, warm water and beautiful weather fool you: behind the surface is a nasty foot rash waiting to happen. Take precautions while there. Just because you are surrounded by water doesn't mean that your body will retain any of it. Make sure to supplement your alcohol intake with lots of the good stuff your body loves – no not Cuban Cigars – H2O.
There is no wrong choice in the Bahamas; it's a decision that is fail-proof if you have the money, extra leisure time and a love for beautiful beaches and crystal clear water.
