Friday, April 22, 2011

FYI: Facts about The ahamas

When most people  they think of The Bahamas, think of a single island. Or an area. Wrong.
The Bahamas is a country. A country of 700 different islands and cays, stretching southeast off the Florida coast. 

And if you've been thinking about an island vacation, you won't find more islands, or more interesting islands, than right here in the country of 700 islands and cays.
Our islands differ physically: pine f orests, white sandy beaches, limestone caves, lush plantations, bonefishing flats and the world's third largest barrier reef.
They differ historically: Indigenous Arawak Indians, Seminole Indians from Florida, E leutheran Adventurers from England, post-Revolutionary planters from Carolina and pirates all settled here. Even Columbus paid us a visit in 1492.
And because each of our islands retains its individu al character, each has something unique and unexpected to contribute to your island vacation. We've got islands so secluded, only the lighthouse keeper has a telephone. Islands where everything swings from casino to golf course.

 Islands for the count ry-club set, where tennis overlooks mile-long beaches. Islands bustling with colonial charm. Islands for frogman and islands for fisherman. Even our islands have islands- a Sunfish sail from nearly any beach can become a voyage of discovery.




700 islands. Think about it. We're bound to have more beaches. More water sports. More golf and tennis. More everything you come to the islands for.
And because nature keeps just enough seperation between our islands experiences, you can really get into the ones you choose. Whatever your pleasure, there's an island for you in The Bahamas. 

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Day 2 enjoy

I have nothing to do today.... I'll enjoy the peace and quiet the likes of which I have grown accustomed.
Still learning  about blogging and setting up this site... it looks a little shabby now, but give me a little time to get used to the tools. Let me be the first to say good morning to everybody.

I love The Bahamas

I confess... I love The Bahamas. Not just because of the awesome beauty, but the people (for the most part) are platinum. Never in all my life have I met a more down-to-earth and genuine group of people... and I have travelled more than most. 
I remember my father telling me of the days when people could go to sleep with their doors unlocked... I never imagined such places existed anymore until I moved to Eleuthera (one of the larger Bahamian Family Islands). 
Sure I've been to New Providence, the capital city here in The Bahamas, but it is just that... a CITY. Mind you, it still has that islandy charm, but it has become very commercialized and urban. The true beauty of The Bahamas is located in the Family of Islands. 
Those are the places where you see the awesome beaches, the beautiful pink sand, limestone cliff faces, blue holes, pink flamingoes and the like.
Two days ago I went fishing from the dock and caught 2 grey snappers. Now, you've got to understand that THE BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD is the moment after you've hooked a fish... from the dock... the dock that's a few yards from your home. Fresh fish, from the sea to the grill tastes AWESOME!