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The Bahamas
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Technically, the Bahamas lie outside the boundaries of the
Caribbean. But, except for a few days when the islands are
cooled by winter's chill, you'll have a hard time telling the dif-
ference. These 700 islands, sprinkled like seashells across shal-
low water, share the same sun, sand, and festive atmosphere as
their southern neighbors. Although there are many islands,
only 20 of these landforms are populated.
A trip to the Bahamas can be as quiet or as active as the two of
you choose. For privacy and a real island atmosphere, select one
of the
Family Islands
like
Eleuthera
, tiny
Harbour Island
(where motorized transportation means a golf cart), or
San
Salvador
(site of Columbus' first landfall in the New World).
For a more active vacation,
Grand Bahama
offers golf, casino
gambling, and even the chance to swim with dolphins.
But for most vacationers, a Bahama vacation includes a trip to
Nassau
, the capital city located on the island of
New Provi-
dence
. Nassau tempts travelers with glitzy shows, top duty-
free shopping, and water that's as beautiful as any found in the
Caribbean.
Just a half-hour flight from Miami, this island may be just a
stone's (or a conch shell's) throw from the US mainland, but
Nassau gives visitors a wonderful taste of Caribbean life. The
atmosphere is a delightful combination of British and Carib-
bean.
Geography
Both locals and vacationers tend to use the term “Nassau” to
identify the island of New Providence, but the city proper is lo-
cated on the north side of the island. Nassau is compact, filled
with activity, especially along
Bay Street,
where locals and
visitors shop for duty-free items. Just blocks away, the seat of
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