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| Bahamas Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see A typical road in the Bahamas A typical road in the Bahamas Joseph Hollick Bahamas are a group of island in the Atlantic Ocean located off of Florida coast. __________History Edit This In 1492 Christopher Columbus made his first landfall in the Western Hemisphere in The Bahamas. Spanish slave traders later captured native Lucayan Indians to work in gold mines in Hispaniola and within 25 years all Lucayans perished. In 1647 a group of English and Bermudan religious refugees the Eleutheran Adventurers founded the first permanent European settlement in The Bahamas and gave Eleuthera Island its name. Similar groups of settlers formed governments in The Bahamas until the islands became a British Crown Colony in 1717. The first Royal Governor a former pirate named Woodes Rogers brought law and order to The Bahamas in 1718 when he expelled the buccaneers who had used the islands as hideouts. During the American Civil War The Bahamas prospered as a center of Confederate blockade-running. After World War I the islands served as a base for American rumrunners. During World War II the Allies centered their flight training and anti-submarine operations for the Caribbean in The Bahamas. Since then The Bahamas has developed into a major tourist and financial services center. Bahamians achieved self-government through a series of constitutional and political steps attaining internal self-government in 1964 and full independence within the Commonwealth on July 10 1973. Queen Elizabeth II remains head of state represented by the Governor General. ________Getting There Edit This The Bahamas The Bahamas Kyla Amber Gail Thompson Air The Bahamas' national airline is Bahamasair (UP). Other airlines with regular flights to the Bahamas include American Airlines Air Canada Air Jamaica Continental Airlines Delta Airlines British Airways US Airways. Bahamasair will be the main interisland airline of choice. Bahamasair also fly to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. American Airlines flys to Nassau from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa. Also they serve Freeport and Marsh Harbour from Miami. Gulfstream International/Continental Connection serves many islands of the Bahamas from Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. Chalks Ocean Airways serves Bimi and is the only airline that can fly right into Paridise island home to the Atlantic resort because they use Sea Planes. They also serve Downtown Miami Airport or Watson Island Seaplane base. British Airways has non-stop flights from London and Grand Cayman. For free advice on air travel from the UK call the Air Travel Advisory Bureau in the UK on (0171) 636 5000 (London) or (0161) 832 2000 (Manchester). Approximate flight times From Los Angeles to Nassau is 7 hours from New York is 3 hours and from Singapore is 33 hours. Miami: 45 minutes Jet: 30 minutes. ( Bahamasair is the only airline offering Jet service bettween Miami and Nassau. International airports Nassau International (NAS) is 16km (10 miles) west of the city. An airport bus and taxi services are available. Airport facilities include banking (0930-1500 Monday to Thursday and 0930-1700 Friday) car hire (Avis Budget Dollar and Hertz) post office bars restaurants (0600-2000) and duty-free shops (0930-1900). Freeport International (FPO) is 5km (3 miles) from the city. Taxis are available. Airport facilities include banking car hire car parking bar/restaurant and a duty-free shop. There are scheduled turbo-prop services between several airports in Florida and Treasure Cay (TCB) Abaco Island Rock Sound (RSD) Eleuthera and Georgetown (GGT). The new international airport at Moss Town Exuma has been completed. Departure tax B$15 (Freeport – B$18). Children under six years of age and passengers for immediate transit are exempt. Sea A large number of international passenger ships from New York and Miami call at Nassau. Nassau has direct passenger-cargo connections with the United States the UK the West Indies and South America. In addition a large number of cruise ships call there. Facilities for cruisers in Nassau and some harbours of the Out Islands (Eleuthera Andros and Exuma) are being improved. Contact Bahamas Tourist Office for an up-to-date list of cruise operators to The Bahamas with all relevant contact numbers. ____________Economy Edit This Economy—overview: The Bahamas is a stable developing nation with an economy heavily dependent on tourism and offshore banking. Tourism alone accounts for more than 50% of GDP and directly or indirectly employs 40% of the archipelago's labor force. Moderate growth in tourism receipts and a boom in construction of new hotels resorts and residences led to an increase of the country's GDP by an estimated 3.5% in 1997. Manufacturing and agriculture together contribute less than 10% of GDP and show little growth despite government incentives aimed at those sectors. Overall growth prospects in the short run will depend heavily on the fortunes of the tourism sector and continued income growth in the US which accounts for the majority of tourist visitors. Hello! GDP: purchasing power parity—$5.36 billion (1997 est.) GDP—real growth rate: 3.5% (1997 est.) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$19 400 (1997 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 3% industry: 5% services: 92% (1997 est.) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 0.4% (1997) Labor force: total: 146 600 (1996) by occupation: government 30% tourism 40% business services 10% agriculture 5% (1995 est.) Unemployment rate: 10% (1997 est.) Budget: revenues: $687.5 million expenditures: $827 million including capital expenditures of $112 million (FY96/97 est.) Industries: tourism banking cement oil refining and transshipment salt production rum aragonite pharmaceuticals spiral-welded steel pipe Industrial production growth rate: NA% Electricity—capacity: 401 000 kW (1995) Electricity—production: 1.29 billion kWh (1996) Electricity—consumption per capita: 4 100 kWh (1996) Agriculture—products: citrus vegetables; poultry Exports: total value: $201.7 million (f.o.b. 1996) commodities: pharmaceuticals cement rum crawfish refined petroleum products partners: US 24% Spain 14% UK 7% Norway 7% France 6% Italy 5% (1995 est.) Imports: total value: $1.26 billion (c.i.f. 1996) commodities: foodstuffs manufactured goods crude oil vehicles electronics partners: US 29% Finland 10% Iran 10% Denmark 8% Debt—external: $381.7 million (1997) Economic aid: $NA Currency: 1 Bahamian dollar (B$) = 100 cents Exchange rates: Bahamian dollar (B$) per US$1—1.000 (fixed rate pegged to the dollar) :::::::Abaco Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Arriving Marsh Harbor Arriving Marsh Harbor The Abacos has been called the sailing capital of the world and it is surely the "sailing capital" of the Bahamas. The islands off the mainland are called cays (pronounced Keys). Travel is most easily accompished amoung the cays by boat, although there is a ferry that can take you to a couple of the larger cays. This diverse third largest Bahamian Island has something for everyone: The main settlement that serves as the transportation hub is Marsh Harbour (MHH) and all major US carriers have daily service from Florida. Marsh Harbor is full of resturants serving local fair and in the hub on the nightlife on Abacos. If you are interested in sailing through and around Abacos you can charter a sailboat through the Moorings which is based out of Marsh Harbor. A short ferry ride directly east will take you to to the island of Elbow Cay will give you the most unforgettable visit: Hope Town. With it's candy striped lighthouse and Martha's vinyard loyalist cottages this settlement is the must see destination of the Abacos. Rent a golf cart and make your way south to White Sound which has great waves for surfing and a great beach to go seaglass hunting. _______Getting There Edit This Arriving Marsh Harbor Arriving Marsh Harbor [Add Global transport mode] Air Edit This You can fly into Marsh Harbor, (MHH) making a connection in either Ft Lauderdale or Miami. type: By Sea World66 rating: [rate it] _______Day Trips Edit This Little Harbor, Abaco is a great island. It's situated around a cute little crystal clear harbor (hence the name little harbor) On one side is the most relaxed outdoor bar named Pete's Pub right next to the bar is a great foundry that has really nice high quality stuff. on the other side of the harbor is this cool little cave that you can explore. On the other side of the island is a rock cliff down to the ocean with a little sliver of beach at the bottom. Oh and the beach has large amounts of beautiful beach glass. Also if you would rather drive than take a boat it is a short drive from marsh harbor :::::::::::Andros Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Andros, Bahamas The largest Bahamian island located off of Florida's south-eastern tip. Andros on the most part is largely uninhabited. The island is characterized into North, Central and South with airports servicing all areas. Tourism here is more personal - offering bone fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. The extensive famous Blue Hole system offers tremendous eco-tourism adventures. There are species of noctornal fish found nowhere else on Earth. Andros hosts an anual crab festival and island regatta. Andros is home to the second longest barrier reef in the world. Andros is bursting with agricultural and environmental possibilities. With its proximity to Florida and the captial of Nassau seeing this gem "Andros" is easy. :::::::Exumas Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Villas on the Bay Villas on the Bay Owner Exuma offers a very relaxed, casual dress-type environment, not filled with much nightlife of a typical vacation resort destination. If you're looking for a secluded and romantic getaway, this is the place for you! There are several small hotels, straw markets, native restaurants, boutiques, grocery and liquor stores, post office, telegraph station, United Parcel Service, Bank of Nova Scotia, clinic doctor and dentist, and many churches of denomination located throughout the island. Exuma is the Cabin of the Annual Out Island Regatta, held in peaceful Elizabeth Harbor. Exuma is also known for its World Class Bone Fishing. :::::::::Freeport Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Freeport Airport Freeport Airport Flashes A great alternative to Nassau. People and staff are kind and hospitable, the beaches and roads are clean, and the rates are very reasonable for hotel and time share accomodations. We stayed at the Taino Beach Resort. Reasonably priced, clean and prompt service. We recommend purchasing the weekly pass for the 5 minute ferry boat ride ($25 for 7 days). It takes you to Lucayas Beach Resort where there's a new casino and plenty of Bars and restaurants and shopping. It's the only way to get their from Taino Beach, unless you use a taxi. We used the ride at least 10 times over the course of our weekly stay. :::::::Grand bahama island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo Grand Bahama is located in the North of the Bahamas. Contrary to what the name suggest it's not the biggest island, that's Andros. The island is the home of Freeport, aka Lucaya, the second biggest city of the Bahamas. Freeport has a faster pace and a more cosmopolitan atmosphere than the old-world sophistication of Nassau. Freeport is a sportsman's paradise, with many golf, tennis, scuba diving, pan handler dodging, and fishing facilities. The city was set up completely as a tourist resort. Forty years ago Freeport didn't exist; today, it's "a fantasy vacation made real on the shores of Grand Bahama". We recently stayed at the Taino Beach Resort next store to the Ritz, and we enjoyed our stay immensly. Freeport is a great alternative to Nassau, having vacationed to both islands on several occasions. Freeport people are more hospitable and kind, the beaches are great and the two casinos and new resorts make for a lot of fun. If you are looking to get laid bring condoms and double up this place has a high rate of aids. When attending the islands booze cruze don't drink too much punch there is something in it witch will get you so messed up they'll have to wheel you off the boat in a wheelchair without your wallet. The best place in this hell hole to eat is LE CHICKEN SHACK the best bbq chicken i've ever eaten its worth getting riped off by the taxi driver to visit this place. :::::::::::Nassau Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Get your hair done on the beach! Get your hair done on the beach! Nassau is a city on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas. It is not one of the biggest islands, but it is the most popular one for tourism. It is also the capital of the country. It's a very popular place because of its casinos. There are remote parts of the island, too. Mainly, the island is the center of the economy for the people of the Bahamas. It is the business center for sure. Most of the banks of the Bahamas - the second largest industry of the Bahamas - are located in Nassau. Tourism is the largest industry. Locals try to sell souvenirs and the like. The island has it's not-so-much like a resort area too, outside of the northern end of the island is where most of the resorts are. __________Getting There Edit This Nassau International Airport Nassau International Airport Joseph Hollick [Add Global transport mode] Nassau International Airport Edit This There are flights from Miami, other towns, the inter-islands and elsewhere to the Nassau International Airport on the New Providence Island. It is 10 miles or 16 kilometers from the city of Nassau reachable by taxi and hotel courtesy buses that drive on the left side of the street! Or you can rent a car. There are rest rooms, a bar with television and a restaurant. Lots of internet facilities are available, as well as ATMs, foreign exchange, banking, gift stores, luggage storage and disabled visitor access. Not to mention the post office, tourist information desk and the newsagent. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +1 242 377 7281 address: PO Box AP, 59222, Nassau, Bahamas Imperial Majesty Cruise Line Edit This Leaving Ft Lauderdale for Nassau Leaving Ft Lauderdale for Nassau photo by: Karen Brubaker From Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, set sail on the Regale Empress which is the Imperial Majesty's flagship and cruise to the Caribbean Island of Nassau, New Providence Island. Have fun on board in the pool, the fitness sauna, go to the disco or the shows and have great meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner! You will arrive at Prince George Wharf at the center of Nassau where taxis or horse drawn carriages take you to your spot. Bon Voyage! type: By Sea World66 rating: [rate it] tel: Ph.: 954-956-9505 800-394-3865/Fax: 954-971-6678 url: www.imperialmajesty.com address: 2950 Gateway Drive, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069 |
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La sede del Parlamento delle Bahamas a Nassau Il Commonwealth delle Bahamas è una nazione delle Indie Occidentali. Le Bahamas sono un arcipelago di 700 isole e isolette, situate nell'Oceano Atlantico, ad est della Florida, a nord di Cuba e del resto dei Caraibi, e ad ovest della dipendenza britannica delle Isole Turks e Caicos. Scoperte durante il primo viaggio di Cristoforo Colombo divenendo parte della corona spagnola, furono poi conquistate dagli inglesi nel XVII secolo per divenire indipendenti nel 1973. Prima di dell'arrivo di Cristoforo Colombo questi isole di chiamavano Lucayas derivante da lucayos, nome delle pacifiche popolazioni indigene che la abitavano. In particolare San Salvador, l'isola su cui sbarcò l'esploratore genovese il 12 ottobre 1492, era indicata come Guanahaní. Leggendo le relazioni scritte da Colombo sulla scoperta, uno degli elementi che più attirò la sua attenzione durante il primo viaggio fu la scarsa profondità delle acque. Per questa ragione battezzo le Lucayas come Islas de la Bajamar (isole del mare basso in spagnolo). I due nomi furono mantenuti per circa un secolo e mezzo. Quando però caddero in mano britannica, questi ne adattarono il nome alla loro lingua chiamandole Bahamas Islands, nome con cui sono note ancora oggi. Nel corso del
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