| History
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| | beautiful coral reefs;
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| The Bahamas were discovered by
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| | Have a once-in-a-lifetime encounter
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| Christopher Columbus during his first
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| | swimming with dolphins;
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| voyage. He called the area "baja mar",
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| | Enjoy the beach and casino at Cable Beach
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| which means low or shallow sea, and the
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| | or Paradise Island;
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| name stayed to this day. The British
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| | Tour the Atlantis Resort on Paradise
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| arrived in the 1600s after the Spaniards
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| | Island, which includes a unique themed
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| had left in search of gold, and many
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| | aquarium; or
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| British fleeing the American Revolution
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| | Enjoy a relaxing day shopping on Bay
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| settled there, along with southerners
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| | Street for unique items from around the
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| during the American Civil War. The
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| | world.
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| Bahamas became an independent member of
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| | Getting Around
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| the British Commonwealth in 1973.
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| | Getting around Nassau is relatively easy,
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| Nassau, the capital city, is located on
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| | whether you decide upon a shore excursion
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| New Providence Island. There are many
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| | or to explore on your own. If you are
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| historic sights including the Government
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| | planning on staying in town to enjoy the
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| House, the Queen's Staircase and the
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| | shops and sights, than a self-guided
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| statue of Queen Victoria in Parliament
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| | walking tour may be your best bet. If you
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| Square.
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| | are planning to visit the beaches and
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| Things to Do
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| | casinos at either Cable Beach, or across
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| Nassau is a fun port to visit, and you
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| | the bridge at Paradise Island, taxis and
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| can do everything from swimming with the
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| | jitneys are available as you leave the
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| dolphins to shopping at the Straw Market.
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| | wharf.
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| You may choose to explore Nassau on your
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| | Weather
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| own, or sign up for a shore excursion to
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| | They say that it's 'better in the
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| the nearby Atlantis resort on Paradise
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| | Bahamas', and concerning the weather -
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| Island. Here is a list of some of the
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| | they are generally correct! Temperature
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| more popular activities in Nassau:
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| | in this subtropical area range from about
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| Take a harbor cruise around Nassau
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| | 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit, with warm ocean
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| harbor;
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| | breezes. Enjoy a beautiful day in the
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| Enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving in the
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| | Bahamas!
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