Embrace the carefree seclusion and pristine beaches of the Bahamas. There are more than 700 islands that comprise the Bahamas, located east of the Florida Keys. The capital is Nassau on the island of New Providence, 288 kilometers (179 miles) east of the Florida coast.

The Bahamas enjoys a warm tropical climate with regular, short thunderstorms year-round. Your island getaway will be filled with adventure, sunbathing and relaxing on breathtaking beaches, swimming in warm ocean waters, exploring vibrant coral reefs and embracing the unique heritage, rich culture and warm hospitality of the Bahamian people. Snorkel and dive amongst the numerous species of fish and coral that make up one of the world’s largest coral barrier reefs, the Andros Barrier Reef.

Go island-hopping on Bimini, known for its big-game fishing and Grand Bahama Island where you can explore the city of Freeport and the natural wonders of the Bahamas and Paradise Island near Nassau. Opt to fly directly from Miami to Nassau within an hour.

Renowned as a maritime playground for sun-starved Americans, this stunning string of subtropical islands is so much more than a cruise-ship stopover. Stretched between the depths of the North Atlantic and Florida's eastern coast, the Bahamas comprises more than 700 islands and 2400 cays, most uninhabited, and all fringed by spectacular coral and fathomless ocean trenches. From the grit and bustle of funky Nassau to the vast mangroves of Andros, there's an astonishing array of beaches, reefs, forests and historic towns to be discovered, all within the compass of an hour's flight.

The local currency is Bahamian Dollar (BSD) although US Dollar is widely accepted. English is the official language and the time zone is UTC/GMT -4 hours.