The water park at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas -- know as Aquaventure -- is the biggest and most elaborate of its kind in the Caribbean; indeed, it's a destination unto itself and probably the one feature most associated with the Atlantis, overshadowing even its massive casino. Accessible primarily to hotel guests (although a limited number of day passes are available to …
Tips on visiting the water park and other attractions at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, even if you're not a resort guest.
With its impressive combination of ecological wonders and manmade attractions, Grand Bahama Island has something to offer for just about everyone, especially golfers.
Overview and player's review of the new Greg Norman designed Blue Shark Golf Course in Nassau, Bahamas.
Easy to reach from anywhere in the U.S., the Bahamas has long been a mecca for golfers eager to extend their season year-round. Great courses can be found on all the major islands.
Nassau or the Bahamas is the introductory destination that many cruisers experience on their first cruise. Three or four-day cruises leave from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, or Port Canaveral and sail the short distance to Nassau or to Freeport in the Bahamas, giving first-time passengers a taste of cruising.
The Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) is the undisputed arbiter of great dive shops and dive centers around the world. PADI certification is a must for any worthwhile dive instructor or facility. But only a few are singled out as PADI Gold Palm Resorts, PADI Five-Star Resorts, and/or National Geographic Dive Resorts. Dive programs receiving this recognition truly are the best of the best, and the Bahamas has a number of resorts and programs that have been thus honored by PADI.
Shark Diver offers Caribbean visitors the unique opportunity to cage dive amid tiger sharks, hammerheads, Caribbean reef sharks, lemon sharks, and spotted dolphins. Seven-day dive charters run out of Freeport, Bahamas bound for Tiger Beach and The Mountains.
About.com's Golf Travel guide Blair Howard reviews the Robert Trent Jones designed links course, The Reef, located at the Our Lucaya resort on Grand Bahama Island in the Bahamas.
Of all the activities available to you on Grand Bahama Island, Smiling Pat's day-trip adventure to a tiny, offshore island, the lobster dinner, and the serious fun-in-the-sun that goes on all day long, makes it THE adventure to remember, always.
One of the top attractions in the Bahamas and probably the most-visited museum in the Caribbean focuses on the swashbuckling pirate days of yore.
This helpful commercial site provides an overview of daily and nighttime activities, from snorkel cruises to bonfire dances to city-wide tours, broken down by island.
Grand Bahama Island is home to this diverse natural park, which includes caves, beaches, mangrove marshes, pine forests, and prehistoric cave drawings.
Located in Hope Town, this small museum tells the history of the Bahamas island of Abaco.
Handmade Bahamian silk-screen clothing and fabrics can be purchased online or at the factory story on Ernest Street in Nassau: visit between noon and 4 p.m. to see the master printmaker at work.
Sprawling complex on Grand Bahama Island includes a straw market, both upscale and affordable restaurants, open-air bars, specialty shops, and a central plaza with a performance stage for evening shows.
Gardens, zoo and conservation center features flora and fauna from across the Caribbean; especially known for its daily pink-flamingo march.
Swim with dolphins at this attraction located on Blue Lagoon Island, just off Nassau.
Affordable watersports and island tours for adult vacationers and families.
By Caribbean travel author Stephen J. Pavlidis, a text-heavy guide to sailing the islands of the Bahamas, with up-to-date information on changing regulations, fees, and news about the marinas of the islands.
