The Bahamas is made up of 700 Islands speckled over 100,000 square miles of the Atlantic ocean starting just 50 miles off the coast of Florida. The ocean water surrounding Bahamas is the clearest water on the planet with a visibility of over 200 feet giving it a reputation for being the most beautiful piece of earth seen from space.

The islands are bestowed with warm weather year-round due to the trade winds. The summer season brings high humidity, with temperatures ranging from 80 – 90oF. Winters average a warm 70oF. The coolest time is from September through May, when the temperature averages 70 – 75oF. After sunset, the temperature only drops between 5 – 7oF still allowing for a warm nights. Hurricane season can last from June to November, but May and June are known to be the rainiest months.

The two most visited islands are Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island. Nassau/Paradise Island offer a unique thread of international glamour and tropical ease. Grand Bahama Island is a mix of ecological wonders threaded with historic charm.

When you are not relaxing on some of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches in the world, play with dolphins, explore shipwrecks and coral reefs and swim alongside schools of fish every color of the rainbow. Boat, dive, sail, snorkel, fishing and kayak. There are water activities for all ages and curiosities.

English is the official language with a ‘Bahamian’ English accent. A combination of Queen’s diction, island dialect mixed with African influence.

You won’t be able to stop yourself from dancing to the inviting sounds of Caribbean Calypso, African rhythms and Bahamian Goombay traditional music which combines African musical traditions with European colonial influences.

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