The Islands of the Bahamas, there are 700 of them! They extend more than 500 square miles over some of the clearest water in the world. The northernmost of the Caribbean Islands, the Bahamas are just southeast of Florida. Proximity to the United States makes a Bahamas vacation an incredibly convenient one; after all, the sooner you get to your tropical destination, the sooner you can start enjoying glorious beaches, warm climate and genial Bahamian hospitality!

What makes the Bahamas unique among other islands in the Caribbean? Probably its rich heritage and culture, as well as its cheerful, upbeat residents. During your Bahamas vacation, you'll no doubt be introduced to the islands' colorful art, infectious music and upbeat dancing. While you can enjoy all kinds of international cuisine at various restaurants throughout the Bahamas, you should take time to try the local delicacies, namely fresh seafood including conch, an ocean mollusk. And of course, there are all sorts of ways you can spend your days in the Bahamas, such as scuba diving and snorkeling, golfing and shopping, or simply lying on the beach.

Eleuthera (Coral Sands, Pink Sands) Select One of the Bahamas' "Out Islands," Eleuthera is 110 miles long and only two miles wide, so white and pink sand beaches abound! Its serene atmosphere and pristine landscape are a wonderful respite from the rush of everyday life. This is a destination for true relaxation.

Freeport (Best Western Castaways Resort and Suites, Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach, Pelican Bay at Lucaya, Port Lucaya Resort and Yacht Club, The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort) Select Freeport is a modern area on Grand Bahama Island, where you will find long stretches of pearly, deserted beaches, plus one of the oldest underwater cave systems in the world.

George Town () Select George Town is the largest city on Great Exuma, one of the Bahamas' "Out Islands." All of the Exuma Islands (there are 365 cays and islands) are fabulous destinations for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, with interesting coral reefs and shipwrecks to explore.

Marsh Harbour (Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour) Select Situated on a narrow peninsula, Marsh Harbour is the main resort town on the Abacos group of islands. The Abacos are widely known as the "Sailing Capital of the World."

Nassau / Paradise Island (Comfort Suites Paradise Island , Best Western Bayview Suites, British Colonial Hilton, Harborside Resort, Nassau Beach Hotel) Select Nassau, the capital city of the Bahamas, is on New Providence Island, neighbor to Paradise Island. Together, these tropical islands have simultaneously a cosmopolitan feel and relaxed vibe, making them a destination where you can do everything or nothing at all.

Treasure Cay / Abaco Island () Select Treasure Cay is on the Abacos Islands, a boomerang shaped chain of islands and cays that stretch for 130 miles. It has a breathtaking beach that is 3.5 miles long with powdery white sand.

Eleuthera  Freeport  George Town  Marsh Harbour  Nassau / Paradise Island  Treasure Cay / Abaco Island