| The Bahamas are a great escape if one wants a | | | | also locations to stay overnight. |
| week of peace and tranquil. Just off the coast of | | | | Daytimes are spent exploring the various cays in the |
| Florida, the Bahamas and the Abacos beckon people | | | | Bahamian waters. Most of these cays are inaccessible |
| with their crystal blue waters even as people fly over | | | | by huge catamarans. People also go snorkeling in the |
| them in their flights. They are not as crowded as the | | | | Bahamian waters. Scuba diving and other water |
| Caribbean islands and other prominent sailing | | | | sports such as surfing are also popular. The greatest |
| destinations and hence are favorites with peace | | | | appeal of the Bahamas lies in the clear azure waters |
| lovers. | | | | that envelop the entire island. Even beachcombing is a |
| Sailing vacations in the Bahamas are mainly conducted | | | | wonderful pastime on the pristine beaches of the |
| on yachts. Both small and big yachts ply the coasts | | | | Bahamas. |
| of Bahamas carrying people in groups of all sizes. | | | | Meals include various varieties of seafood such as |
| Families hire small boats - either bareboats or | | | | prawns, lobsters, crabs and conches. Popular stops in |
| skippered boats. Even catamarans can be seen in | | | | the Bahamas are the Green Turtle Cay, Great Guana |
| Bahamian waters; however yachts outnumber all | | | | Cay, Man-o'-War Cay, Tahiti Beach and Hope Town. |
| other modes of sailing vehicles. Yachts are usually | | | | The candy-striped lighthouse is a tourist attraction at |
| chartered by people along with food and drink, as | | | | Hope Town. |