List of Maps vi
1 THE BEST OF THE BAHAMAS 1
The Best Beaches 1
The Best Diving 2
The Best Snorkeling 2
The Best Fishing 4
The Best Sailing 4
The Best Golf Courses 5
The Best Tennis Facilities 6
The Best Honeymoon Resorts 6
The Best Family Vacations 7
The Best Restaurants 7
The Best Nightlife 8
2 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO THE BAHAMAS 9
The Lay of the Land 9
ISLANDS IN BRIEF 10
Beaches 101: Paradise Island, Cable Beach & More 12
When to Go 12
THE BAHAMAS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 16
Entry Requirements 18
Getting There 18
Getting Around 20
Money & Costs 21
Tips on Accommodations 24
Responsible Travel 28
General Resources for Responsible Travel 29
Special-Interest & Escorted Trips 30
3 NEW PROVIDENCE (NASSAU/CABLE BEACH) 35
Orientation 36
Favorite New Providence Experiences 39
Getting Around 40
FAST FACTS: NEW PROVIDENCE 42
Where to Stay 44
Junkanoo Festivals 52
Where to Eat 57
Beaches & Outdoor Pursuits 68
The Island's Best Picnic Fare 69
Seeing the Sights 75
To Market, To Market at Potter's Cay 78
Meet the Bahamians 80
Shopping 83
Journey into the Wild 84
Markets in Nassau 87
New Providence After Dark 88
4 PARADISE ISLAND 90
Orientation 91
Getting Around 92
Where to Stay 92
Proudly Remaining Adult at Atlantis 97
Where to Eat 103
Beaches & Outdoor Pursuits 109
Favorite Paradise Island Experiences 111
Seeing the Sights 111
Shopping 113
Paradise Island After Dark 114
5 GRAND BAHAMA (FREEPORT/LUCAYA) 116
Orientation 118
Getting Around 121
FAST FACTS: GRAND BAHAMA 122
Where to Stay 123
Especially for Kids 130
Where to Eat 134
Beaches & Outdoor Pursuits 140
Seeing the Sights 147
Shopping 149
Grand Bahama After Dark 152
A Side Trip to West End 154
6 FAST FACTS: THE BAHAMAS 155
Index 171
Accommodations Index 178
Restaurants Index 178 ??
