Bahamas
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The Bahamas Islands consist of more than 700 islands spread throughout 12,000 miles of ocean. The Bahama Islands are a boating, sports, and sunny-beach paradise for those seeking a warm-water escape at anytime of the year. The Bahama are a quick getaway with endless island activities such as tennis,golf, and water sports, casinos and nightclubs, secluded hideaway, gourmet dining, and beaches,beaches,beaches
Official Language: English
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New providence Island and Paradise Island:
Nassau: The Bahamian capital, is located on New Providence Island. New providence offers both old-world charm and the glamour of an international resort, visitors can enjoy the beaches during the day and be entertained with Las Vegas-style entertainment and high-stakes gambling at night.
The two major beaches associated with New Providence Island are:
Cable Beach:
where most of the resort hotels and tourism activities are found. Cable Beach is located several miles from downtown Nassau.
Paradise Island:
which is four miles long and located just 600 feet off the northern shore of Nassau. Paradise Island is often considered part of New Providence Island, Paradise Island has more of a resorts atmosphere than downtown Nassau on New Providence. It has wide expanses of beach, high rise luxury resorts, exclusive clubs, gambling casinos, and shopping complexes. Visitors can enjoy parasailing, tennis, golf, and snorkeling while on the island.
Grand Bahama Island:
Grand Bahama Island is called the “Country Club Island” because of its natural beauty, miles of beaches, championship golf course, international shopping, casino gambling, and variety of water and land sports.
Freeport :is considered the main downtown area of Grand Bahama Island. Lucaya is a lovely garden like resort, which is separated from Freeport by four miles of highway. Lucaya National Park is home to one of the most secluded and beautiful beaches in the Bahamas.
The Out Islands:
Also know as the “Family Islands” the Out Islands include all the islands in the Bahama chain except for New Providence Island, the pace in the Out Islands is totally different from what you’ll find on New Providence and Grand Bahama Islands. There’s little or no nightlife, no gambling, and no dress code. The Out Island are meant for travelers who want a casual relaxed, and informal vacation experience.
The most important daytime activities include water sports such as diving, snorkeling, swimming, and fishing.
Some of the most frequently visited Out Island are:
Abaco: Which is a small island known as the sailing capital of the Bahama. It offers bare-boat sailing, deep sea fishing, and scuba diving.
Bimini: Which is a small island that lies closest to Florida. Known for big-game fishing, Bimini hosts numerous fishing tournaments every year.
Exumas: Which consists of a chain of islands that extend 130 miles. Sailing is the principal activity in the Exumas along with the other traditional water sports such as swimming, diving, and fishing
Among the many activities to do in the Bahamas, there is a very unique and fun.
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The swimmings pigs are located in the Exuma, which is a district of the Bahamas with over 350 islands. The popular island that you can stay at is Staniel Cay , but the pigs are on Big Major Cay AKA Pig Beach or Pig Island. It’s an uninhabited island except for the swimming pigs.
READY FOR YOUR SWIMMING PIGS ADVENTURE TOUR?
If you're staying in Nassau or The Exumas, you can easily book a day trip to see the swimming pigs. Your adventure includes a boat tour through The Exuma Cays.
Get ready to fall in love with The Exumas for its pristine waters, flawless coastlines, and endless natural beauty.
Here's a typical day trip through The Exuma Cays:
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Feed Bahamian rock iguanas
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Visit Blowhole Beach
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Stop for lunch on Staniel Cay
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See the pigs
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Pet a stingray and hold a starfish
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Snorkel in the Out Islands
FOR GENERAL QUESTIONS CALL THE EXUMAS TOURIST OFFICE AT (242) 336-2457
https://www.bahamas.com/official-home-swimming-pigs
