Monday, April 12, 2010

Why Vacationing in the Bahamas Means Enjoying The Best Of Both Worlds

By Rafael Wallace

When it comes to taking a break from hard life concerns, only a few Caribbean islands can do the trick and the Bahamas is one of these. As an archipelago with hundreds of islands, only some are inhabited, making it an ideal place for busy folks who want to get away from the hassle and bustle of urban city life. A visit to two or three of these islands is enough to rejuvenate you for the next ten years of hard labor! Be aware though that these islands can be as different from each other as night and day.

If you are not the exploratory type of traveler, you may prefer to experience a few samplings of everything Caribbean. If this characterizes your Bahamas vacation preferences, you do not need to go further than Nassau or Freeport.

The capital of the archipelago is Nassau. As such, you can expect less than quiet attractions. The capital city also easily fits the profile of a shopping and dining capital with its streets peppered with the comforts and flavors of modern shops, restaurants and spas. Nassau also provides the best island experience when it comes to tourist sports like golf and tennis. For risk takers and gambling enthusiasts, there is always Paradise Island right across Nassau.

Freeport, found in Grand Bahama is the second largest city. Like Nassau, this is the city you should be in if you are the type of tourist who remains bound to modern comforts and activities. Undoubtedly though, Nassau still trumps Freeport when it comes to showy glamor. What Grand Bahama can offer better is a treat to one of its well preserved beaches. Aside from laid back relaxation on the sand, beach establishments offer snorkeling and diving activities where you might even come close to underwater creatures.

Nassau and Grand Bahama are only the first half of a complete trip. These two Bahamas vacation destinations give you a glimpse of convenient comfort and common excitement. You can only get the true extent of a Bahamas adventure if you also take a trip down its least known, rugged paths.

If you are the adventurer type of traveler, you might want to know that there are no more unexplored primitive locations in the Bahamas. That is unless you count the rugged, untouched marshes and jungle greenery of Andros or the more accessible but undeveloped beach paradise of Cat Island. There are however a number of natural attractions that are not completely primal adventures but bring tourists closer to the unrefined side of nature.

The least adventurous individuals can go bone fishing. Visit Andros, Harbour Island or the Abacos for quiet mornings with a rod and tackle. Better nature activities however always include visits to the Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park, the Abaco National Park or the Exuma Land and Sea Park for the once in a lifetime opportunity to see rare plant and animal life as well as land and sea formations. Pay for snorkeling or diving gear on the sea parks to better appreciate the wonders under the sea.

Whether you are a timid traveler or an adventurer, Bahamas vacation lets you experience the best of both worlds. This should be your destination of choice if you are looking for both modern city adventure and genuine outback adventure.

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