Honeymoon in Bahamas islands, encompassing in itself lot of joy.
Attractions in Bahamas range from beaches, wildlife, nature trails to
historic sites, museums, happening nightclubs, shopping centres and quality
golf clubs. Whatever time you get to pass in Bahamas can be very fruitful.
Bahmas is the right place to visit with your lovemate by your side.One of
the most popular tropical destinations in the world, Bahmas has been
attracting tourists for a long time.
General Information
Location - Bahamas is a chain of around 700 islands in the North
Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida and northeast of Cuba. Though, the
islands of Bahamas do not lie in the Caribbean sea, they are referred to as
the part of Caribbeans
Capital - Nassau
Landscape - The landscape of Bahamas consists of long, flat coral
formations with some low rounded hills. The coastline stretches to over 3542
kms.
Climate - Bahamas enjoys a tropical marine climate.
Language - English is the official language but Creole is also
spoken.
Currency - Bahamian Dollar
Travel Attractions
Beaches - The beaches of Bahamas islands have vast stretches of soft
white sand (or even more beautiful pink sand) and walking on it will give
you soothing feeling. Even laying down quietly on the sand will refresh your
tired body and soul. The attractiveness of the beaches of Bahamas is
enhanced by the fact that they usually fall into two categories. The first
one is deserted and gives you a liberty to not only relax as much as you
want, but even get closer to your soulmate. On the contrary, if you are one
of those couples who like to have people around and even dare to accept some
challenging activity, then the second type of beach will appeal you better.
These beaches are famous for their adventure sports like water-skiing,
windsurfing, diving, fishing, sailing and parasailing as well as seaside
restaurants, beach bars and local entertainment.
Wildlife and Nature
This one is specially for wildlife afficinados or lover of nature. Bahamas
is a virtual paradise for all those couples like you, who long to explore
the wonderous work of nature. So, on your honeymoon vacation to Bahamas,
ferret out all the hidden secrets of nature and make yourself one of those
who have met, and understood nature from a striking distance. Inspect the
exotic wildlife like South American Honeybear; behold the tropical birds
including the rare Flamingo; swim with bottlenose dolphins; wet yourself
under waterfalls; explore underwater caves; enjoy the variety of palm trees
as well as other plants and flowers of the island - all this and much more
await to sweep you off your feet on your honeymoon vacation to Bahamas.
Apart from this, there are also geological formation and bridges in store
to amaze you.
Sightseeing
Bahamas has been a home to numerous groups of people ranging from tribal
Indians to pirates and from explorers to slave traders. The islands of
Bahamas, as they stand today, have each got a story to tell. On your
honeymoon vacation to Bahamas, therefore, let the history of this pretty
island flow before you like a cascade. Visit the islands' numerous
historical and cultural sites that are reminiscent of bygone era which was
sometimes good and sometimes bad. The museums of the islands are a store
house of not only historical relics, but also of the art of the people in
different eras. At the conclusion of your sightseeing trip, you will feel
much more closer to the place you have chosen for your honeymoon.
Famous sightseeing Destinations - Pirates of Nassau Museum, Kennedy
Gallery, Pompey Museum (Vendue House), Nassau Public Library & Museum,
Junkanoo Expo, Albert Lowe Museum, New World Museum, Grand Bahama Museum,
Bahamas National Archives, Roselawn Museum, Balcony House, Fort Charlotte,
Fort Fincastle, Cooper's Castle, Queen's Staircase, Blackbeard's Tower, Bowe
Family Plantation, Landfall Park, Fort Montagu, Adelaide Village, Cenotaph,
Marine Farm, Watling's Castle.
There are many more places worth visiting in this section too, start off
your trip and they will keep on presenting themselves to make you more
familiar to the island.
Entertainment
Entertainment in Bahamas means so much that it is really difficult to
incorporate all of them in a single writing. Beginning with nightlife, an
electrifying atmosphere awaits to turn your night into an event. Numerous
nightclubs, bars and pubs dot the island of Bahamas where you can dance your
night away on the rhythmic music of live band. Alternatively, you can also
enjoy native show especially the fire dancing. There are few casinos too
(and if you did not know this, let's inform you - Gambling is legal in
Bahamas, but not for Bahamians) in the New Providence and Grand Bahama
(these two are by the way, the centre of nightlife entertainment). For
couples like you, a walk on the moonlit beach is also no less an
entertainment.
Dining in Bahamas is a pleasure and, on your honeymoon vacation to the
island, do check out on the local cuisine which are spicy and flavoured.
Restuasrants are aplenty where you can try out the local cuisine as well as
various international cuisines. After having your delicious food, also taste
the local drink (national beer) of Bahamas, Kalik.
For
all those couples like you who wish to carry back everlasting memories on
their honeymoon, shopping for local items is the best option. On your
honeymoon vacation to Bahamas, you can shop for duty free (perfumes, leather
goods, sweaters, linens, crystal, photographic equipment, liquor, telescopes
and binoculars items), local crafts and sovenirs. Apart from this, you can
also pick up clothes, jewelleries and footwear on your shopping expedition.
And, if all this fail to satisfy you, pause a bit, there is more on way.
Golf courses of Bahamas are of international standards and will welcome you
on your honeymoon vacation to the islands of Bahamas.Whether you are novice
or an expert, you can always find the game of golf hugely entertaining. The
weather conditions throughout the year also support the game a lot.
So, get ready for a funfilled and extremely entertaining honeymoon vacation
in the island of Bahamas.
Some Useful Information
International Airport - Nassau International Airport on New
Providence Island and Freeport Airport on Grand Bahama. From Nassau, it is
easy to reach other islands of Bahamas by short island-hopper flight on
Bahamasair from the Nassau airport.
Entry Formalities - Citizens of the United States, Britain, and
Canada coming in as visitors for a period of less than 8 months, require to
show a proof of citizenship (such as a passport or a birth certificate and
an official photo ID. A passport is anyways preferrable). For citizens of
other countries, including Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand, a valid
passport is a must. For further information visit "Foreign Entry
Requirement" Web page of the U.S. State Department at
http://travel.state.gov/foreignentryreqs.html.
