The Islands of the Bahamas are made up of approximately 2,000 cays (“keys”) and 700 islands. Some cays are used as private islands for the rich and famous like Nicholas Cage, country music stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, and even the eminent pirate Captain Jack Sparrow himself—Johnny Depp.
So, what is it about the Bahamas that attracts not only Hollywood A-List stars, but also a staggering 115,000 Canadians in 2008—during an economic recession, no less? Simply put: “It’s better in the Bahamas!” and it’s not just the conch fritters or endless options of one-of-a-kind rum cocktail blends that makes the Bahamas the perfect escape destination for Canadian travelers.
So, journey with TripAtlas, as we tell you why it’s “better in the Bahamas” and then take you to discover eclectic Nassau and the one-of-a-kind Paradise Island and Atlantis Resort, the perfect destinations for those visiting the Bahamas for the first time. Be sure to check out why the Caribbean and the Bahamas made it on TripAtlas.com’s list of Top 10 Travel Deal Predictions for 2009.
Why Visit the Bahamas?
“First and foremost: the best beaches in the world. There’s also proximity and ease of travel. Nassau is just a three-hour flight from Toronto and the route is serviced by two daily direct flights from Toronto,” notes Olga Petrycki, Canadian representative for The Bahamas Tourism Board.
“Variety is also a big draw. There are many islands to choose from and a Bahamian island-hopping adventure offers the Canadian traveler the variety they seek: the excitement and entertainment of Nassau juxtaposed with the laid back, relaxation of the Out Islands with endless white sand beaches and gin-clear waters,” says Petrycki.
Nassau and Paradise Island Are Perfect for First-Timers to the Bahamas
Nassau is the capital city of the Bahamas and is a picturesque scene of a fun and laid-back postcolonial Caribbean hub with a hint of mischievous pirate-like demeanor, all in the midst of a city with a sense of calmly appreciated international renown.
