Paradise Island

Paradise Island is connected to Nassau, the capital city of The Islands Of The Bahamas, by two bridges. Nassau, is located on the northeast shore of the island of New Providence. Tiny Paradise Island is directly across the bridge. Pristine beaches, duty-free shopping, posh resorts, dazzling casinos, exciting attractions, historical landmarks, plus water and land sports of every kind are all waiting for you. And they're all just a "stone's throw" away from each other. Home of The Atlantis Resort Paradise Island is home to the Atlantis Resort, the sprawling resort that has become one of the favorite vacation destinations in the Caribbean. Atlantis Bahamas features three separate hotels (with more under construction) situated amidst the largest vacation playground in the world.

The Bahamas Out Islands

How adventuresome do you want your visit to The Islands Of The Bahamas to be? If you're looking for total escape from the crowds, something different from the everyday and a full menu of the unexpected, you might want to become "a collector" of the extraordinary Out Islands. You can find every activity from just doing nothing at all to exploring some of the world's most spectacular dive sites. From a quiet afternoon kicking back in your shaded hammock to experiencing the shrill song and electrifying excitement of a saltwater reel playing out what seems to be miles of line before the drag slows your determined, deep-sea competitor. Just about everything you can find on the larger islands, you can also find on The Out Islands. You just won't have as many witnesses. Acklins / Crooked Island Columbus is alleged to have come to the area looking for gold but the only "treasure" he found was the jasmine-like fragrance in the air. Acklins is rocky and steep. Crooked Island is mainly comprised of tidal flats and deep creeks. Population of the two is a very friendly 850+ and counting. The Berry Islands This group of 30 cays is second only to The Bimini Islands as a haven for sportfishing. Their seclusion, beautiful beaches and surrounding waters also make a popular retreat for yachtsmen. Only a few of the islands have a permanent population, which totals 634. Cat Island This is one of the most beautiful, fertile islands in The Islands Of The Bahamas and boasts the highest elevation of them all. Its 150 square miles are covered with rolling hills of dense green forests and uncounted miles of magnificent beaches. Still very much enmeshed in the past, evidence of Cat Island's early cultures abounds. It has a population of 1,678. The Inagua Islands The terrain here is wild and desolate, with a desert-like climate. Great Inagua is famous for its extensive salt production. A large part of the land is a protected park - a sanctuary and breeding territory for over 80,000 West Indian flamingos - the national bird of The Islands Of The Bahamas. The population of Great Inagua is 924. Little Inagua is uninhabited. Long Island This paradise lives up to its name, with a length of 80 miles and an area of 230 square miles. It is alternately hilly and punctuated with numerous limestone caves and perfect white beaches laid out in the sun. Population: 3,404. Mayaguana Island Mayaguana Island, an Arawak Indian name, is the least developed and most isolated of the family islands. With unspoiled beaches and excellent scuba diving and fishing, Mayaguana Island offers a quiet and relaxing getaway for vacationers. San Salvador Island Christopher Columbus made this tiny, 63-square-mile area, originally called "Guanahani," the most historically important island of The Bahamas. He made first landfall here in 1492. San Salvador Island still remains largely cloaked in its past amongst scattered Loyalists' plantation ruins and Indian relics. The population is 465.

Nassau / New Providence

Come visit the jewel of The Islands Of The Bahamas - Nassau / Paradise Island. As the cultural, social, political and economic centre of The Bahamas, it is the most visited destination in the islands. Nassau / Paradise Island has much to offer visitors. There are more sights and activities here than you can experience in one trip. Pristine beaches, duty-free shopping, posh resorts, dazzling casinos, exciting attractions, historical landmarks and water and land sports of every kind are all waiting for you. And they're all just a "stone's throw" away from each other.

Bimini Island

Being the closest of The Islands Of The Bahamas to the coast of Florida (you can see the glow of Miami Beach at night) has made The Bimini Islands a popular destination for American visitors. But it's more than just location that makes it a hot attraction. The waters surrounding The Bimini Islands are known the world over for top big-game fishing. From spring to fall - fishing tournaments reign supreme almost every weekend. Along with big-game fishing, diving and yachting are also popular activities. Of course, as with any Bahamian island, relaxing on a sun-soaked beach is always a favourite activity. So whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a more extended stay - The Bimini Islands can provide you with a fun-filled Bahamian experience. Sailing and Boating It's smooth sailing for yachtsmen passing through or residing in the calm, carefree waters around The Bimini Islands. Boaters enjoy the convenience of docking in North Bimini, South Bimini, Gun Cay or Cat Cay where they can stock up on supplies and experience the local atmosphere of the clubs and hotels along the shore.

Eleuthera Island

The cool laziness of Eleutheran life and dusty-yet-drenched colours of the island give it the feel of a giant illusion. Much of the island's architecture and way of life were influenced by Loyalist settlers in the late 1700s. With its two companions, Harbour Island and the community of Spanish Wells, Eleuthera Island has long been a favoured destination among smart travellers seeking a bit of quiet charm. Tiny Harbour Island (occupied almost completely by the community of Dunmore Town) reminds many visitors of a miniature Bermuda with its Georgian architecture and fabulous beaches of coral pink sand. Sailing & Boating Picture yourself gliding by the pink and white beaches, the sheltered coves, the breathtaking bluffs and charming anchorages. You'll agree: Eleuthera/Harbour Island is simply a sailor's dream.

Andros Island

As the largest and least-explored island in The Islands Of The Bahamas, Andros offers a wide variety of activities for just about everyone. This 2,300-square-mile island paradise is not only known as the bone fishing capital of the world, but also boasts the second-largest reef in the Northern Hemisphere and is home to the oldest dive resort on the planet. A number of blue holes can be found both inland and in the shallows of Andros Island. Whether diving or snorkelling, the average year-round 80°F temperature of the crystal clear, blue waters makes discovering the abundant marine wildlife surrounding Andros Island a magical treat you'll never forget. The diverse topography which rises from these tropical waters is full of life, some of which can only be found on Andros. Over forty kinds of wild orchids, rare, endemic birds, wild boar, iguanas as long as four feet and a recently discovered tribal group all make their homes among the miles of deserted beaches, freshwater mud flats, thick brush, lush pine forests and inland waterways that make up this Atlantic oasis. It is even said to be the home of pirate Henry Morgan's buried treasure and two mythical creatures - the chickcharnies and Lusca. Sharing this magical island are the locals, or Androsians. These peaceful people pride themselves as skilled artists and craftsmen whose origins are believed to date back to the Seminole Indians, runaway slaves from Florida and an ethnic mix of different people from Africa to South America. The people of Andros invite you to visit their tropical island home. Whether you seek challenging water sports or are in search of magical discoveries, Andros is the island for adventurers and ecotourists alike. Water Sports Because water temperatures average 80°F year-round, Andros is ideal for just about every water sport imaginable. Divers will be astounded at the clarity of the water and the quality of the dive sites. Snorkellers can enjoy easily accessible, shallow-water coral gardens.

Abaco Bahamas

Abaco Bahamas is the sailing and boating favorite among the Bahamas Islands. The major islands of this small archipelago are Great and Little Abaco, with the off-lying cays of Elbow Cay, Man-O-War Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Guana Cay, Stranger’s Cay, Umbrella Cay and Walker’s Cay completing the string. Somewhere in the 120-mile necklace of Abaco Bahamas islands, and often uninhabited cays and beaches, you’re sure to find the ideal private spot for some chilled champagne and a good book. The Abaco Islands' sheltered harbours create a haven for yachtsmen and the slumber-struck alike. Here, colonial towns are gems of New England architecture waiting for those who love to roam secluded villages and taste a bit of history. For the action and adventure prone, surfing, diving, snorkelling and spectacular fishing await, as well as plenty to interest the nature lover, such as the Abaco forest, flora and fauna -- even special resorts for the ecotourist.