Vacation In Grand Bahama – Absorb Its History While Participating In Everything It Has To Offer
May 12, 2010 by Willen Karsin
Filed under Destinations
Centuries ago, pirates ruled the Caribbean and controlled many of the islands. These days, Grand Bahama is one of the most popular vacation spots in the Bahamas. The island is but 60 miles from Florida, and with English the primary language, it’s no wonder the island is a great getaway spot.
More than fifty years ago the vision of one man was responsible for Grand Bahama’s deepwater harbor and planning the city of Freeport. It’s economy is strong and stable, and the island is unusual in the fact that all utilities and infrastructure are privately owned and operated. Result? Beautiful roads and glitch-free services.
Grand Bahama is 95 miles long and 17 miles wide. Its two cities, Freeport and Lucaya, are home to many resorts and hotels. Freeport is the capital and commercial center, and Lucaya is the tourism center. Lucaya is known as the Garden City because of its beauty and lovely beaches.
Grand Bahama is full of natural beauty, and that extends underwater with the magnificent reefs, caverns, and blue holes. There are three National Parks, and the magnificent Garden of the Groves boasts more the 10,000 plants among its twelve acres.
Grand Bahama offers a wonderful variety of international cuisines to please all tastes. The local cuisine of course includes seafood, and also poultry, or pork, typically fried, steamed, or curried, with various kinds of rice and salads.
Grand Bahama is considered by many to be a golfer’s paradise. Along with golf you can enjoy fishing, boating, diving, sightseeing, casinos and nightlife, just to name a few. Surrounded by the beautiful Caribbean, the Grand Bahama may be one of the world’s top vacation destinations.
You can look forward to a remarkable mix of historic charm, modern attractions and natural wonders on your visit to Grand Bahama Island, which is an environmental treasure trove. There are small towns that seem to sleep in time, and they hide a history unlike any other in the Caribbean.
Travel to Grand Bahama Island and you’ll find an idyllic destination with a balmy climate, perfect beaches and a welcoming population. You won’t want to leave, and you’ll be sure to come back.
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