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travel with children
Best Regions for Kids
Nassau
Pirate history, horse-drawn carriage rides and colorful Junkanoo displays make downtown
an eye-popping treat for the junior set.
Paradise Island
Atlantis' wet and wild adventureland of waterslides, dolphin lagoons, faux ruins and shark-
filled aquariums appeal to the kid in all of us.
Grand Bahama
This clean and peaceful island is one of the most family-friendly in the country, its busy
beaches abounding with kidoriented water sports and activities.
Abacos
Renting a sailboat to ferry your family around the cays is a favorite activity for seaworthy
vacationers.
Exuma
Kids will love exploring the fish-filled shallows of the Exuma Cays, followed by hearty is-
land suppers of local specialties like mac 'n' cheese.
The Bahamas for Kids
ATTRACTIONS
Family-oriented Bahamians love kids (babies especially will be fawned over!), and fun- ori-
ented kids love the Bahamas. I mean, what part of 'petting dolphins, riding waterslides, and
eating mac 'n' cheese for dinner every night' isn't to like? Resorts, especially in Nassau and
Grand Bahama, aim to woo the family traveler with perks like babysitting, kid menus and
on-site playgrounds. Family travel in the Out Islands takes a bit more planning (buy diapers
ahead of time!), but you'll be well-rewarded watching your children run merrily around se-
cluded beaches, splashing in bathtub-warm waters.
Nassau, Paradise Island and Grand Bahama are your best bets for young children,
attractions-wise. Nassau has a kid-friendly pirate museum, horse-drawn carriage rides,
beaches with parasailing and banana boat rides, and a fun zoo, while Paradise Island's water
park will blow Junior's mind. Grand Bahama offers lots of family-oriented snorkel and
