First Vacation in the Bahamas?
The Bahamas are the perfect first vacation to leave the country. The beaches are beautiful, the people are friendly, and it is an easy trip out of the country. The Bahamas is a perfect first trip to experience what it is like to leave the country without being overly stressed.
A Bahamas vacation is easy to navigate
The Bahamas consists of over 700 islands and 2400 cays in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Florida down to Cuba and Haiti on the South. Only about 30 of the islands are inhabited! Travel to the Bahamas from the US is available from several major cities through air and even by boat. The warm waters of the Caribbean and white sand beaches make tourism a mainstay of the Bahamian economy. This creates many options for flights at reasonable prices.
Airport Lounges are offered by many of the resorts on Paradise Island
The Island was ruled by Britain until 1973. This means the predominant language is English. Being able to navigate the daily transactions in a native tongue makes vacationing less stressful. The relatively small size of each of the islands means when you get off the plane or boat, your hotel is never too far away.
Explore on a Bahamas Vacation
The currency is the Bahamian Dollar, but the US Dollar is accepted interchangeably throughout the main islands. If you pay in US Dollars you are usually given change in US Dollars. But you can get some of the beautiful Bahamian Dollars to bring home as a souvenir!
Transportation is easy throughout each individual island or between islands. Public transportation is available, many areas are completely walkable, and taxi service is widely available. Most resorts and hotels offer shuttles to other key areas around the island.
If you want to explore the out islands, there are many charters available. There are many excursion companies that will go for a morning, afternoon, or day trip. You can even take some overnight expeditions on board a specialty ship!
The Islands are completely different from home
While the islands are similar enough to ease the anxiety of travel, they are different enough so it feels like another country. After all you do not want to travel just to feel like you are still at home! The islands are clearly a tropical paradise. From the warm baby blue waters to the soft white sand with shells so beautiful all around. It feels like you are a million miles from home. The native Bahamians have a lyrical accent all their own. They also drive on the opposite side of the road from the US. The island also move at their own pace. When you go, just be prepared to relax. There is no hurrying in the Bahamas, so be prepared to learn to be on “island time”!
Ready to Go?
If you want to get away, but not have to worry about the trip, try a Bahamas Vacation! Where was your first trip outside the country? Have you had the chance to enjoy the magic of the Bahamas? Let us know below!