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Bahamas Headlines Caribbean Week in NYC

Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe will lead a tourism industry delegation to New York City for Caribbean Week, a major promotional event for Caribbean destinations.

Adventure Vacations

Okay, what is the ideal Bahamas vacation? Some would say aimlessly lying on the beach, slathered with suntan lotion, sipping a brain-freeze cold Goombay Smash decorated with a tiny pink-and-yellow paper umbrella and a pineapple wedge. Maybe others would prefer a hammock under a shady tree, but the point is that a vacation in the […]

Natural Wonders of the Bahamas

Everyone knows the Bahamas for its year-round sun, brilliantly clear blue waters and powder-soft white sand. These natural wonders are no secret and provide enough of a reason to keep multitudes of visitors flocking to the islands. But that isn't all there is to see. There are many off-the-beaten path but extraordinary sites that are […]

Bahamas Hotels Special Internet Rates

Nassau / Paradise Island has something for everyone! Check out our hot deals for fantastic specials and search for great rates at a variety of outstanding resorts and hotel properties. Our reservation engine is handled by the travel experts at the Expedia Travel Network. BahamasB2B’s Special Internet Rates save you money. Because of the large […]

Dos and Don’ts When Visiting The Bahamas

The Bahamas – despite its close proximity to the United States, along with the convenient facts that English is the official language and the Bahamian dollar is on par with the U.S. dollar – is an exotic vacation destination, unlike any other. A few years ago, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism launched an ad campaign […]

The Bahamas – Quick Facts

Official Name:.. Commonwealth of The Bahamas Geographic Coordinates:… 24 15 N, 76 00 W Capital:………….. Nassau, New Providence Area:………………. 13,880 sq km Population:……. 309,156 Median age:……. 28.7 years GDP:……………… $8.779 billion (2008 est.) GDP – per capita (PPP):… $28,600 (2008 est.) Languages:……. English, Creole Currency:……….. Bahamian dollar (BSD) Internet country code:… .bs Internet users:… 120,000 […]