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Comprised of seven hundred islands, the Bahamas offers a little of everything to visitors, from sun-dappled beaches to kite-surfing classes to spectacular spas requiring nothing but pure and utter relaxation. Though it's a sovereign independent nation and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, U.S. currency is widely accepted - and together with the prevalence of English speakers, this can make a Bahamas vacation package a hassle-free way to get away.
Bimini - known as the "gateway to the Bahamas" - is the closest island to the United States; other well-known spots include capital city Nassau, popular with families and cruise ship passengers, and Andros, the largest of the islands. And no Bahamas vacation is complete without a little history lesson: when Christopher Columbus first made landfall in the New World in 1492, he touched down on San Salvador in the southeastern Bahamas, which today is known as San Salvador Island (as well as Watling Island.)
If SCUBA diving is your passion, a trip to Abaco - to the east of Grand Bahama Island - is a must-do as part of any Bahamas vacation package. With clear turquoise waters, incredible visibility, and the very real chance of (eek!) seeing sharks, diving in Abaco is a must - check out Green Turtle Cay for an intimate, friendly spot. And for something really special, consider tiny Harbour Island for your Bahamas vacation, where the locals are beyond friendly and the sand, if you can believe it, is pink!
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