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Jewel of The Bahamas

Jewel of The Bahamas
by DuaneHan on October 3, 2009 in The Bahamas

Rum Cay is a small island that is 185 miles southeast of the main island of Nassau and is one of the outer island. The island was first inhabited by a native tribe called the Lacayan Indians and they occupied it during the Arawak period. After that lfeeing Loyalist found the island in the 1800’s and began building Salt pans and planting Pineapple plantations and the island had great prosperity and supported a population of around 5,000 people This came to an end in 1929 from a Hurricane that all but destoyed the industy. This pristine island is 30 miles square and is 9.5 miles long and five miles wide and is 130 feet above sea level.

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An Almost Private Beach

An Almost Private Beach
by faithcoates on May 1, 2009 in The Bahamas

A travel article describing an almost private beach in Antigua W.I.

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Bahamian Eats: The Poop Deck

Bahamian Eats: The Poop Deck
by Juhls on February 23, 2009 in The Bahamas

A restaurant in Nassau, Bahamas with a questionable name.

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Atlantis Resort Fountains Add Whimsical Beauty and Charm

Atlantis Resort Fountains Add Whimsical Beauty and Charm
by claudette Jones on January 14, 2009 in The Bahamas

Atlantis Resort in Nassau, Bahamas is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. The spectacular beauty of the property is due in part to an intriguing collaboration between architecture and art that is particularly captured in its magnificent fountains.

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Wonderful Beaches

Wonderful Beaches
by Select Visions on August 22, 2008 in The Bahamas

There are so many beaches around the world, so where do you go? Why not take time to scuba dive in the Bahamas?

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Just a Quickie, Bahamian Style

Just a Quickie, Bahamian Style
by talesforfilm on March 18, 2008 in The Bahamas

Need a quick pick-me-up vacation? Try the Bahamas.

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Atlantis Resort Sculptures Carves an Artful Niche

Atlantis Resort Sculptures Carves an Artful Niche
by claudette Jones on February 19, 2008 in The Bahamas

Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is beautifully designed around the theme of the lost continent of Atlantis. The primary activities revolve around water, however it is the architecture and art, particularly the sculptures, that evoke the myth and mysticism of Atlantis.

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The Bahamas

The Bahamas
by David1111 on September 27, 2007 in The Bahamas

The country of The Bahamas is made up of more than 700 islands and cays. Within these islands there are over 323,000 estimated people.

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