subject: Try Have Unparalleled And Grand Lifting Time Of Your Being, Get The Bahamas [print this page] Bahamas Vacations and Things to do on Land
If Bahamas Vacations are part of your plans, be ready not just for the water but for land activities as well; the Bahamas is also a favorite destination of hikers and tourists whod rather not get wet. When in Nassau visit the Cloisters Garden and see the 14th century French monastery which was, piece by piece, shipped to the United States and then transferred to its current location in Ocean Drive where its garden filled with intricate stone structures, pools, and fountains provides a beautiful ambience overlooking Nassau harbor which is perfect for weddings. Hike 206 feet into Como Hill at Mount Alvernia in Cat Island, its the highest point of the Bahamas and you can also visit the hand carved stone staircases and monastery built in the 1930s by one Father Jerome Hawes; the reclusive priest who inhabited the island and tried to spread Gods words. Visit the Andros Lighthouse in Andros Island built in 1852 to get a feel of how ancient mariners navigated the waters of the Bahamas. Fun in the Bahamas is not limited to the water but also in dry places.
Relaxing Bahamas Vacations at the Berry Islands
A quiet and meditative vacation is what the Berry Islands offer which is unusual for a Caribbean destination. This cluster of small islands or cays is located southeast of Bimini and most of them are inhabited so you are likely to find a place that you can have for yourself for a day. The islands many thatch berry trees gave it its name. Sport fishing is considered a big sport in the island which is another activity that you can do aside from snorkeling and scuba diving. Sunbathing and just lazing by the shore is another thing that you can do the whole day. The tourism council of the islands organizes the Berry Islands Festival every month of May to entice people to come and visit the islands as well as get to know more about it. This island is definitely a place to go for some private time either by you or with someone.
Bahamas Vacations with Zero Plane Fare
You would surely appreciate free airfare to live out your dream Bahamas Vacations. You can avail of 2 free tickets for your flight from Nassau to the location of the hotel that you would be booking a 4 night vacation package when you book between now and May 10th of this year. Rates are for double occupancy for the room and are applicable only to flights until 22nd of December of this year. But if you and a companion are traveling from the continental United States, you can still avail of a promotion that will let your friend fly for free. Same rules still apply for this promotion like bookings should be made until May 10th and travel until December 22nd with a minimum of 4 night stay and based on double occupancy. Only bookings made using the Bahamas Out Island Reservation service will be honored for the free tickets. Save a lot on your vacation with this exciting and money-saving promotion!
Lovely Bahamas Vacations at the Exumas
Your Bahamas Vacations will surely be full-packed with activities when you include the Exumas Islands in your itinerary. It is like a mini-archipelago for there are a lot of small islands, islets and cays that make it up. Accommodations during your stay here can vary from a 5 star resort to a small ad intimate lodging house all of which depends upon how much you are willing to spend. A portion of the islands has been declared by the government as a marine sanctuary which is a good move to protect the islands natural resources. Many of the cays and islets are privately owned so you would have to be careful before going snorkeling or diving or bone fishing there unless you want to be charged with trespassing. If you prefer to have a place to stay that is not too private then Georgetown is where you should go for this is the center of the islands where most of the action happens. A memorable vacation waits when you spend it in this place.