Bahamas Vacations and Tourism

Bahamas-- when people think of this beautiful archipelago, they often think of it as the place to go in the Caribbean for great golfing and glittery casinos. The thought of the Bahamas, a popular cruise destination, also conjures the image of massive ships docking at Freeport and Nassau, passengers spilling onto the white-sanded shore.

Indeed, this is one side of the Bahamas. The Bahamas offers Vegas-lovers the widest variety of casinos in the Caribbean. It also offers the largest-- Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino boasts over a thousand slot machines, tons of tables with your favorite games, and a race and sports betting venue.

If you're a golf aficionado, then the Bahamas won't disappoint. There are plenty of fantastic fairways to choose from. Don't miss the Ocean Club Golf Course offering you a challenging game of golf against the backdrop of breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.

And of course, there are the beaches... with silky-soft powdered-sugar white sand and unbelievably clear water.

But if you venture away from the golfing, gambling, resort-loving crowds of Paradise Island and the other large islands, the Bahamas has a lot more to offer. Check out the small, outer islands, which remain largely undeveloped. There's a burgeoning eco-tourism industry, with a dozen national parks, teeming with exotic birds including the Abaco parrot and the world's largest flock of West Indian flamingos.

The Bahamas are also home to an incredibly high density of coral reefs-- five percent of the world's total is packed into this relatively small area. The coral reefs make this a scuba divers' and snorkelers' dream come true-- not only are they resplendent with hordes of marine life, they created the many and varied shipwrecks that sit at the bottom of the ocean, waiting for you to explore.

Whether you want to pass your days golfing and gambling or enjoying the splendors of nature, the Bahamas can provide the perfect Caribbean vacation for you!

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