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