{"id":249093,"date":"2006-03-17T12:09:38","date_gmt":"2006-03-17T17:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/2006\/03\/get-an-online-look-at-the-bahamas"},"modified":"2006-03-17T12:09:38","modified_gmt":"2006-03-17T17:09:38","slug":"get-an-online-look-at-the-bahamas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/2006\/03\/get-an-online-look-at-the-bahamas","title":{"rendered":"Get An Online Look At The Bahamas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Got an itch for palm trees, beaches, warm sunshine and clear ocean water? The islands of the Bahamas are just a short hop from Florida, and they offer lots of easy relaxation and fun activities.<\/P><\/p>\n

You’ll really want to escape to the sunny Bahamas after you see the videos and 360-degree photos from Islands of the Bahamas – www.bahamas.com\/bahamas\/ – the government’s official tourism Web site. Or just go to “Sound Options” at the top of the page and take a minute to listen to the waves.<\/P><\/p>\n

Scan the “About the Bahamas” section for history, customs and travel tips, then visit the islands and “What to Do” to get acquainted with beaches, fishing, dining, shopping (duty-free!) and ecotourism. That’s also the section for local festivals and other events.<\/P><\/p>\n

Can you afford it? Check out “Book Online” for room rates and package deals.<\/P><\/p>\n

The Bahamas is much more than the capital of Nassau and the something-for-everyone Grand Bahama island. Out Islands – www.myoutislands.com\/ – provides an introduction to Andros, Bimini, Eleuthera and others. They all offer variations on the Bahamas theme of beaches, diving, sailing, fishing and boating. But Cat Island, named for a pirate, also has the islands’ highest point; Long Island offers historic plantation ruins and Shark Reef; and the Abacos have scenic Treasure Cay Beach. With each of the islands, there is a directory of local hotels.<\/P><\/p>\n

There’s an alternate set of Island of the Bahamas guides at www.bahamasb2b.com\/travel\/<\/a> along with a hotel directory. Want to really get away from it all? In their islands guide, click on “Acklins\/Crooked Island,” places with small populations, clear water and empty beaches. Eleuthera also has the islands’ best surfing, according to Out-Island Adventures – www.bahamasadventures.com\/ – which offers introductions to this island’s kayaking, beachcombing and snorkeling.<\/P><\/p>\n

Divers will want to visit the Bahamas Diving Association – www.bahamasdiving.com\/ – for a directory of dive operators and other helpful information, plus videos.<\/P><\/p>\n

If you’re looking for an all-around guide that isn’t put together by the local tourism industry, try Frommer’s – www.frommers.com\/destinations\/bahamas\/ – and look for their “Complete Guide” section for a comprehensive introduction and trip planning information. Then try their “Best of Bahamas” suggestions for fishing, nightlife, diving and family vacations.<\/P><\/p>\n

Got time for more browsing? Bahamas Vacation Rentals – www.vacationrentalsbahamas.com\/ – has a “Bahamas Vacation Guides” section with Web links to sites for just about everything from casinos to fishing guides to bed-and-breakfast inns.<\/P><\/p>\n

By ROGER PETTERSON, The Associated Press<\/SMALL><\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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