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Bahamas Overview

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If you want to relax in an authentic ‘island’ atmosphere then you should check out our fabulous deals for holidays in the Bahamas. The name is derived from the Spanish term “Baja mar” this translates into English as ‘shallow sea’.

There are a number of islands to choose from when selecting a holiday to the Bahamas. If you are looking for isolation on your holiday to the Bahamas, there are over 700 islands in the chain. A large proportion of the islands are completely desolate. The beaches strewn with all sorts of debris and clapboard houses homes line the coast, you’ll relax just thinking about it, without ever being there!

However, for many, holidays in the Bahamas are the ultimate holiday destination. It goes without saying that windsurfing and parasailing are available where ever you go. Diving amidst shipwrecks and coral reefs is a hugely popular pastime for holiday makers in the Bahamas.

Many holidays makers in the Bahamas come away with memories of dancing the night away to goombay, calypso and Junkanoo music. You’ll fall completely in love with the mood and personality of the islands.

You can always take that laid back attitude back with you as a souvenir of your holiday in the Bahamas! It is natural to compare the Bahamian outlook on life to Caribbean stereotypes. However, you have to remember that the Bahamas are in the Atlantic Ocean and therefore not classified as a Caribbean country.

Most of the hotels in the Bahamas provide an all-inclusive option. Check out the travel deals on cheapholidays.com we have some excellent all inclusive Holidays in the Bahamas.

Things to do on your Bahamas holidays

Sailing is a great way to get round and explore the Bahamas on your holiday. Sail around the Exumas, an unforgettable park of spectacular reefs, cays and outstanding marine life.

Many tourists take their holidays in the Bahamas to dive around the underwater preserve of Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park. You can swim with sharks off Long Island, you can explore the shipwrecks and the ruins off Bimini. Many believe that this is the site of the fabled city of Atlantis. Why not play with the dolphins in waist-high water at Blue Lagoon Island.

Try your hand at big game fishing during your Bahamas holiday. Go fishing in Bimini, reputed to be the big game fishing capital of the world.

You cannot talk about a holiday in the Bahamas and not mention golf. The oldest course is at Cable Beach, but there are five world-class courses to choose from.

Make your Bahamas Holiday one to remember

If you are looking to escape over the Christmas break you can head for a holiday in the Bahamas. Take part in the lively Junkanoo festivities: join the noisy, colourful street parades on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day or dance to the best of Bahamian music at the Junkanoo Summer Festival in June and July.

Finally once this is all over you can relax! A holiday in the Bahamas would not be complete without, kicking back and sipping on a Goombay Smash or Bahama Mama rum cocktail on the beach and wait for sunset.

The Bahamas is very popular and romantic destination for couples looking to tie the knot.

Bahamas Weather and Climate

Holidays in the Bahamas are not as warm as some of the Caribbean island owing to their location in the Atlantic. The climate is very humid. The best time to take a holiday in the Bahamas is before June and after November. The period between these months is the rainy season and hurricane season.