Bahama Islands
There are many Bahama Islands, all governed by the Bahama Commonwealth government, located in Nausa on New Providence Island
The Islands we have visited are Grand Bahama, New Providence, Paradise, Rose and Coco Cay
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Grand Bahama
We have vistied Grand Bahama island twice. The first time was abord the Royal Caribbean Lines' ship, the Nordic Empress and the second time was on an island hopping tour. It is only 30 minutes from Miami by air.
Grand Bahama is a quiet island even though it is the largest of the Bahama Islands. Except for the international airport, Freeport, Port Lacya and a fairly large shopping mall outside of Freeport, it is largley undeveloped.
Unlike some caribbean islands where taxi drivers swarm around you like mosquitoes, you generally need to make arraingments by phone for taxi service. The airport is an exception. There you will find a freindly taxi driver to take you to your destination. If you like the driver, you can usually make araingments with him in advance for any other taxi service you might require during your stay.
The International Mall is an interesting place, and should be visited by even non-shoppers just for the experience. There can usually be found a local band playing caribbean music in the restuarant section.
This pretty island is flat and except for the beaches, is forested in pine trees. The beaches are the main attraction this island has to offer. All beaches are public, even those with resorts and condominiums on them. Like most Bahama and Caribbean islands, the beaches have their share of palm trees, most canted at the pleasing angles seen in commercials and movies. The beaches are long, warm and bueatiful and there are a few clumps of coral reefs that provide moderately interesting but easily accessed snorkling. You can walk for miles in the warm glow of the Bahama sun, siping your favorite rum drink, and only occasionally meet a beach comber, swimmer, couple sharing a picnic or lone fisherman. If you get bored with warm tranquility you can find para-sailing, jet skis and other forms of water recreation but you will have to ask your hotel or a taxi driver just where to find it.
There are not many places to stay in Grand Bahama. Most of what is developed is in 'time share' condominiums, but there is one nice all inclusive resort. It is Italian owned and operated, but the staff are a mixture locals, Canadians, German and Dutch and they all speak english very well. Some of the guests are American, Canadian or Western European but most are Italian. This is plus (or minus depending on your point of view). The signs informing the bathers that nude sun bathing is not allowed are written in English, and apparently many of the Italian guests can't read English.
All in all, this island is a great place to visit if you need a change of pace and want to slow the world down for a week or so.
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Shelly relaxing under a plam
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Still under construction awaiting photographs to come back from the scanner
New Providence
Under Construction
Paradise Island
Under Construction
Rose Island
Under Construction
Coco Cay
Under Construction
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