These are the best things to do in the Bahamas, from Nassau to the Out Islands.
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The Bahamas' nearly 700 islands and cays sit surrounded by unbelievably blue water.
Getting here is also a breeze; there are 20 airports plus ferry service from Florida.
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The hardest part of planning your trip to the Bahamas is choosing between so many beautiful locations.
sand, and warm, clear water.
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Go snorkeling or scuba diving.
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The clear blue depths of the Bahamas are perfect for snorkeling andscuba diving.
Become a winemaker for a day at Bahama Barrels.
Eat a $30 lobster quesadilla at Sip Sip.
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Order the ultra-popular lobster quesadilla its the best $30 youll ever spend on a quesadilla.
Take a food tour.
Swim or dive into blue holes.
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See the worlds largest underwater statue.
Its only 16 feet submerged, so snorkelers and divers alike can enjoy swimming around this piece of art.
Do the Leap of Faith at Aquaventure at Atlantis Paradise Island.
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However, 90s kids know the massive hotel for another reason: “Holiday in the Sun.”
Go deep-sea fishing.
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People travel from all over the world to go deep-sea fishing in the Bahamas.
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Visit Garden of the Groves.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or a snack break overlooking the waterfalls at their cafe.
Go bonefishing in the Out Islands.
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Sam Teicher, Coral Vitas co-founder and “Chief Reef Officer,” recommends booking withH20Bonefishing.
Its run by Jason Franklin, who also ownsBones Bar[in Freeport].
He is one of the best bonefishing guides around.
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Where he takes you (north side, east end, etc.)
depends on the weather.
Check out the Freeport Fish Fry.
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Youll eat lots of local fresh seafood … [one spot] has a circular bar called Gullywash.
“Get there by 6:30 p.m. for the full food options.
Tack a bill to the wall at The Dollar Bar.
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Even former President Jimmy Carter signed one.
Sunbathe on a pink sand beach.
Drink a Goombay Smash at Miss Emilys Blue Bee Bar.
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See the wild swimming pigs.
The original swimming pigs live on Big Major Cay, though no ones quite sure how they got there.
From Great Exuma,Exuma Water SportsandStaniel Cay Adventuresrun full-day tours from $399 and $350, respectively.
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Celebrate Junkanoo.
Another fun celebration is the annualPineapple FestivalinEleutherain early June.
Go island hopping.
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Explore Lucayan National Park.
Spend the day seeing the world-famous Gold Rock Beach and pine forests, mangroves, and coral reefs.
Tour John Watlings Distillery.
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Go for signature Bahamian cocktails and free tours of the 18th-century Buena Vista estate.
Climb the Queens Staircase.
Try conch from Tony Macaroni.
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Since 1992,Tony Macaronihas been converting conch skeptics at his famous shack overlooking Taino Beach in Freeport.
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