Fondly referred to as “the jewel of the Carribbean”, the Bahamas is one of the premium holiday destinations in the world. Its islands are renowned for their endless servings of fun, adventure, relaxation and pure ecstasy.
If you intend to have a memorable yachting holiday, you will not find a more enriching destination. With over 700 islands to choose from, a visitor to the Bahamas is basically spoilt for choice. However in order to have a splendid holiday, there are some islands which cannot afford to miss out on your itinerary. Four of those islands are the following:
Blue Lagoon Island
This scenic island is renowned for providing one of the most exciting encounters in the Caribbean – the delightful dolphins of the Atlantic. The island is a natural habitat for bridled, spinner, spotted and striped dolphins. You can watch these amazing creatures playing, feeding and chilling out in their habitat. You can even jump into the water and swim among the dolphins. You can touch their gentle flippers, hug them, take pictures and generally have a delightful time.
Andros Island
This island is a favorite destination for adventurers. It is the place to enjoy vigorous delights like kayaking, hiking, bird watching, fishing, snorkeling and diving. Andros Island is especially popular with divers and eco travelers because it is home to one of the largest corals in the world. The coral reef around this island stretches for over 100 miles, and is home to a wealth of color, topography and sea life. The island is also known as one of the most romantic in the Caribbean, and such is popular with honeymooners. Basically, if you appreciate variety, then this Island is a must visit during your yachting holiday.
Paradise Island
This island couldn’t have been given a more fitting name. Its magnificent elegance gives it a truly paradise-like feel. There’s an aura of peace, tranquility and magnificence that pervades the island. However, what this island is most famous for is its rich variety of aquatic life. In the Paradise Outdoor Aquarium, you can view over 200 species of sea life. Among the top attractions are sharks, green eels, jelly fish, lobsters, piranhas and giant groupers. There are 11 lagoons in which you can have close encounters with these amazing creatures.
New Providence Island
This is the most populous island in the Bahamas, with over 70% of the population residing on it. It is also home to the capital Nassau, renowned for its beautiful harbor, exquisite beaches, and rich array of hotels and golf courses. However, the one unmissable destination on this island is Crystal Cay. This quaint seaside resort is of the magnificent Crystal Cay Lighthouse. Its waters are rich in beautiful corals, a rich variety of sponges and a delightful collection of sea creatures. It houses an aquarium and a zoo where you can view its rich collection of animal life.
In a nutshell, those are the four islands which are perfect stopovers during a Yachting holiday in the Bahamas. All these islands will offer the staple delights which have become a signature of this amazing country i.e. pristine beaches, breathtaking sunsets, a tropical climate and sumptuous culinary delights. Basically, whatever your holiday preferences, you are guaranteed to find the perfect experience in the Jewel of the Caribbean.
