Aug 11 2008
The Bahamas islands
Bahamas includes more than 700 islands spread in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Cable Beach and Paradise Island are two magnificent tourist destinations, famous for water sports, golf, tennis and casinos.
The capital, Nassau, still has a colonial charm.
You can rent a boat and discover the Family islands. Most of them are uninhabitated and guarantee total relaxation in paradise.
In the south lies the Nassaadu Cable Beach, a white-sand beach, luxurious hotels, golf course with 18 holes and the biggest casino in the Caribbean.
The Bahamas have won a solid reputation by those over 50 fishing records that were established here and nautical competitions that take place throughout the year. Going underwater, a constant attraction for practicing snorkeling and Diving, fine sand beaches and natural reserves where you can find rare species, like the Abaco parrot, or the Bahamas iguana transform any stay in an unforgettable experience.
The local hospitality is very well known all obver the world, and through the program “Man to man” you will find out more things about the reach indigenous folklore, and about the pirates who conquired these lands in the past. You will also have the opportunity to make friends for a lifetime. You will get to consider Bahamas a second home, just like the great American writer, Ernest Hemingway did.
One of the most expected events in the Bahamas is the fantastic green light that can be observed at sunset. This natural phenomenon takes place in a rare full senine days after the sun disappears from the sky. Stand back as much as you can near the beach to have a unique chance to see this amazing green light, that shines like a true emerald.
In Bahamas you can also find many jewels, cristals and porcelains.
The best known dish in the Bahamas is based on raw or cooked shells. If they are raw, you just put above spices and lime juice. The variety of lobster here has no nippers and is delicious. Crab of land on the islands are also highly appreciated.
The specialty beer of the Bahamas is called Kalik and you must always keep it in a refrigerator for a few hours to reveal its qualities. Switcher is a refreshing drink made of lime and those who have tasted it claim to be the best lemonade in the world.