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