If you just about had it with the cold wintery weather then you are probably ready for a tropical Bahamas vacation. The temperatures in The Bahamas averages is between 75 to 85 degrees; the Bahamian winters is like spring time weather, just perfect for relaxing by the pool or snorkeling in the warm water. The Bahamas archipelago stretches from southern Florida to almost Haiti and is made up of 700 islands ranging from very small to large and each island that much different in size and culture. Grand Bahamas Island is the fourth largest of the Bahamas islands and is more developed than most and it still has preserved its island charm.
The Grand Bahamas Island derives its name from the Spanish term gran bajamar meaning the great shallow. The great shallow the name refers to is the shallow reefs and sandbars that have history of destroying Spanish galleons to English clippers; the island is full of pirate lore. These days the coastline is developed to be enjoyed by recreational boaters and fishermen and draws divers and snorkelers from all over the world who want share in the natural beauty of the reefs and ocean life.
The Grand Bahamas is the northern most island of the 700 and is just 50 miles off the Florida coast and about 30 minutes away by air. This island is very popular with the tourists because of the ease to get to and the cost of most resorts is affordable. Since the massive redevelopment of the island in the past few decades, well-known resorts like the
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach and the Our Lucaya Radisson are popping up. These resorts offer their guests all-inclusive vacation packages, beautiful spacious rooms or suites with balcony views overlooking the stretches of white sand beaches. Located on the perfect spots on the island, tourist can enjoy a relaxing-pampered environment to shake off the winter blues and catch some warm tropical sun.
The Grand Bahama Island offers its guests many attractions to help cure the winter blahs. Visit the Lucayan National Park and explore the recently discovered underwater caves. Tour the Garden of the Groves and see birds, animals and plant life indigenous to The Bahamas. Take an excursion to swim with the dolphins or snorkel above the reefs or explore the sunken freighter off the coast of Freeport.
Escape the cold and snow for the perfect temperatures, fabulous crystal clear blue waters and affordable accommodations of the
Grand Bahamas Island. Book your island get-away with a Bahama travel consult who can help pick the best resort to fit your timing and your budget.
