Recently I had the chance to visit the Bahamas. The people are friendly and the culture is beautiful. All though I stayed mainly at the resort, there was plenty to see. The beach was lovely and the entertainment was endless. There are an abundance of things to do. Snorkeling, kayaking, boat tours, shopping, scuba diving, and so much more.
Did you know that: Disney has its own private island in the Bahamas called Castaway Cay. It is located near Great Abaco Island and was formerly known as Gorda Cay. In 1997, The Walt Disney Company purchased a 99-year land lease for the cay from the Bahamian government, set to expire in 2096.
Did you know that the average temperature never usually drops below 60 degrees, that is what I'm talking about. It does get pretty hot there with the average high of almost 90 degrees, feels hotter than that due to the location of the Islands.
The Bahamas relies on tourism to generate most of its economic activity. Tourism as an industry not only accounts for over 60% of the Bahamian GDP, but provides jobs for more than half the country's workforce. The Bahamas attracted 5.8 million visitors in 2012, more than 70% of whom were cruise visitors. Just remember when you visit to have that passport ready and they drive on the opposite side of the road than most of us do. Below is a picture were I stayed.


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