| "> | | | | home of famous sailors, such as Percival Knowles, |
| Do you think the Bahamas is the land of beaches? Of | | | | Godfrey Kelly, Basic Kelly, Robert Eardles, Kenneth |
| course it is. The Bahamas, an English-speaking nation in | | | | Albury, Sloan Farrington, Cecil Cooke and Durward |
| the Caribbean Sea, is the only country in the Americas | | | | Knowles ( who won a gold medal at the 1964 |
| which has 700 islands and 2,300 rocky islets and reefs, | | | | Summer Olympics in Asia).These sailors helped make |
| but thanks to this it has more beaches and natural | | | | Abacos one of the most famous marines in the world. |
| pools than the Dominican Republic, Portugal, France | | | | In Marsh Harbour, one of the major places in this |
| and other nations. | | | | tropical paradise, there are excellent marines. It's a |
| This country -- which conserves 30% of its territory | | | | perfect place for water sports lovers! In addition to |
| intact -- has many of the world's most beautiful | | | | offering excellent marines, Marsh Harbour has |
| beaches, with several world-class resorts, aquatic | | | | fashionable shops, seafood restaurants, and cultural |
| parks and shopping centers -- millions of dollars have | | | | centers. |
| been spent in the last decades on reforming the | | | | The Blue Lagoon Island - The Kingdom of Dolphins. |
| country's tourist industry. Certainly it is a unique place | | | | If you like marine mammals, visit the Blue Lagoon, a |
| on the planet. | | | | scientific and recreational beach holiday. This place is |
| The nation remains one of the Caribbean's two richest | | | | world-famous for its dolphins, one of the most |
| countries, ahead of even Cuba and Puerto Rico. The | | | | intelligent mammals on Earth. It is now one of the |
| country's per capita income of $ 20,000 is $ 3,500 | | | | country's biggest attractions, and every year hundreds |
| more than that of Spain. In this context, it offers the | | | | of thousands of people come to swim and play with |
| tourist all magic of its land, traditions and people. | | | | dolphins - an intimate contact with marine nature. |
| Approximately six million foreign visitors arrive in The | | | | There many water sports facilities, shops, cafes, bars |
| Bahamas annually. Citizens of the United States do not | | | | and exotic restaurants here where you can relax. This |
| need a visa. | | | | place is recommended for children. |
| This country is also known as the "fishing capital of the | | | | Paradise Island - A Holiday Resort |
| world". These islands attract fishing enthusiasts from | | | | Spectacular beaches, pleasant climate, amazing hotels, |
| America and from all over the world. Many world | | | | and clean restaurants make the Paradise Island -- it's |
| fishing records have been set in The Bahamas since | | | | close to the capital city of The Bahamas -- one of the |
| 1940. On May 5, 1998 Richard Evans caught a big | | | | favorite year-round playgrounds of the Caribbean. The |
| dolphin -- the best dolphin catch of recent years. | | | | island is generally considered to be the most beautiful |
| There is no surprise about why today's tourists love | | | | scenery in the whole of The Bahamas. |
| The Bahamas or why the film-makers of such films as | | | | This island -- whose beauty make it seem like a |
| "Flipper's New Adventure" ( 1964 ), "Around the World | | | | miniature Hawaii -- also offers plenty of opportunities |
| Under the Sea" ( 1966 ), "The Day of the Dolphin" ( | | | | for waters sports. Many beaches are great for |
| 1973 ) , "For Your Eyes Only" ( 1981 ), "Cocoon" ( 1985 | | | | snorkeling, scuba diving -- a favorite outdoor activity --, |
| ), "Flipper" ( 1996 ) and "Casino Royale" ( 2006 ) chose | | | | swimming and fishing. The island also has excellent |
| to shoot their films on the island. | | | | snack bars, souvenir shops and restaurants. There are |
| Nassau -- The Pearl of the Caribbean | | | | a lot of restaurants serving high-quality international |
| Nassau -- the national capital -- is one of the most | | | | cuisine. |
| exciting "most visit" places in the Caribbean, where you | | | | Grand Bahama Island - The Modern Tropical Garden |
| can find something for everyone, from amazing | | | | Everything you can imagine can become adventure in |
| beaches, yachting holidays, friendly people and | | | | this magic island. There's so much beautiful scenery to |
| restaurants to golf and tennis courses. It is a tropical | | | | see -- lovely beaches, ecological sites, and tropical |
| paradise located only 80km to the South of Florida. It | | | | gardens. One of the world's largest underwater cave |
| has taken on the commercial aura of such popular | | | | systems are within the island. This ecological site has |
| international resorts as Honolulu, Tahiti, and Cannes. | | | | been declared national heritage. The island's salt |
| The avenues of Nassau are lined with graceful palm | | | | waters are also the home of fascinating fishes, birds |
| tress, gardens, shops, cafes, pubs, and modern office | | | | and plants. |
| buildings. At Nassau's top restaurants, visitors can | | | | The island has one of the most modern and advanced |
| enjoy seafoods from many parts of the world. | | | | resorts -- built in the Hawaiian style -- in the Caribbean, |
| Nassau -- it's situated on the Providence island -- is a | | | | located between stunning beaches and exotic |
| multicultural city known for its vibrant nightlifeand | | | | gardens, where you can practice nautical sports or |
| hospitality, where white people, mestizos and black | | | | you can walk around the shops. In this atmosphere, |
| people from all social strata, men and women of all | | | | you'll find the people terribly friendly in all those places. |
| ages, live in total harmony. | | | | Without a doubt, it is really one of the prettiest islands |
| This metropolis is also home to many of the world's | | | | in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. |
| most amazing resorts. These resorts have been | | | | San Salvador - A world-Famous Landmark |
| visited by famous people such as the Princess Diana, | | | | If you like historic sites, visit San Salvador, a beautiful |
| Matt Damon, Dayana Mendoza, Andy Garcia, and | | | | old seaside town, with rich history, stunning beaches |
| Mariah Carey. The resorts are surrounded by some of | | | | and street markets. It's nearly 520 years old. |
| the world's most beautiful beaches -- crystal-clear, | | | | Christopher Columbus first set foot in the New World |
| tropical vegetation and white sand. Each resort is a | | | | on San Salvador in October 1492. Today it, one of the |
| perfect place to relax and enjoy the many options of | | | | island's oldest, is a national historic site, and an open-air |
| water sports and other traditional sports. And all this | | | | museum. The island has at least four memorials in |
| with a big advantage: a few miles from Nassau | | | | honor of Christopher Columbus. The monuments are |
| International Airport ( considered among the best of | | | | the most photographed spots on the island. San |
| the Americas ). | | | | Salvador is also home to the typical wildlife of the |
| The Abacos - Passion for Watersports | | | | region. |
| It -- famous for the jewel-like colours of its sea -- | | | | Andros Island - An Outstanding Natural Area |
| offers the perfect conditions for the practice of water | | | | Island of beautiful landscapes, secluded beaches, |
| sports , making it a fascinating destination for visitors. In | | | | tasteful food, and wonderful climate. It has one of the |
| Abacos, for example, you can see many people going | | | | largest barrier reefs on the planet -- one of the natural |
| to the beach. They all share the country's passion -- | | | | wonders in the Caribbean and one of the country's |
| sailing. | | | | loveliest national parks. The whole island is really |
| The people of Abacos are proud that their island is the | | | | buzzing at the moment. |