| Just off the Florida coast lies the closest that heaven | | | | charters at all prices. The many choices and packages |
| ever gets to earth. Amid a chain of over 700 islands | | | | available include fully-crewed and catered sailing |
| you will discover the magical mingling of traditional | | | | excursions; day cruises, small sailboat and bareboat |
| British Colonial formality blended with the laid-back | | | | rentals for sailors with experience, motorboats, |
| lifestyle of the Caribbean. The crown jewel of | | | | submarine rides, as well as jet skis. Sailing trips are |
| Bahamas is New Providence Island, where Nassau is | | | | organized around diving, snorkeling, and barefoot |
| located with its miles and miles of pristine white | | | | picnicking on remote tropical beaches or with onboard |
| beaches stretching out to the endless turquoise sea | | | | dining and cocktails. Nassau Junkanoo festival is often |
| with the world's clearest waters. But besides the great | | | | compared to Curacao all inclusive resorts Carnival for |
| beaches, the Nassau resort experience also offers | | | | fun and celebration. Junkanoo is held from the end of |
| you such fun adventures as the opportunity of | | | | December to the first week of January every year, |
| swimming with dolphins, kayaking on the calm waters, | | | | and it is a huge party-in-the-streets of |
| or taking an exciting cruise in a power boat. Nassau | | | | elaborately-costumed dancers who parade to the |
| also features gourmet dining, a glamorous nightlife, | | | | music of whistles, cow bells, and goatskin drums. |
| world class casino gaming, scuba and snorkeling, | | | | Visitors to Bahamas should bring comfortable, casual |
| championship golf. You can shop in the famous straw | | | | clothing and sneakers or sandals for beach days. Also |
| market of Nassau, with its colorful bustle of outdoor | | | | plan to bring a pair of smart, casual shoes if you favor |
| fruit and vegetable stands and fresh-fish market; or, | | | | restaurants which require formal attire. All of the |
| the visitor can browse in the exclusive international | | | | islands offer guided tours, and the visitor can choose |
| luxury designer boutiques on Bay Street all within easy | | | | one that perfectly suits his or her interests, from bird |
| walking distance. The dazzling casinos jump with | | | | watching in the lush forest to shopping sprees in town |
| music, color, and the thrill of gaming: craps, slot | | | | to gourmet sampling tours. Tours conducted by |
| machines, blackjack, baccarat, and sports book-betting. | | | | professional guides who are experienced and friendly |
| The Nassau area offers a host of interesting tourist | | | | can be arranged at any hotel. For the adventurous |
| attractions, such as climbing the 66 steps of the | | | | visitor, all of the major islands have frequent jitney |
| Queen's Staircase up to Fort Fincastle and the Water | | | | service which runs every day until 8 pm. Fares for |
| Tower which is the highest point on the island. | | | | most one way destinations are 75 for adults, 50 for |
| Versailles Gardens on Paradise Island is also a sight | | | | children. Taxis can be called or flagged down on the |
| not to be missed. The Gardens feature elegant | | | | city streets. Every large hotel and all inclusive Bahamas |
| terraces with statues and fountains, and a French | | | | resort has a cab stand. The metered rates are low |
| Cloister. For aficionados of sailing and boating, Nassau | | | | and reasonable and a 15% tip is recommended. |
| harbor offers a huge range of rentals and custom | | | | |