Bahamas Travel Guide

By Kyrillos Ghaly

Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach

Viva Wyndham Fortuna is located on the island of Grand Bahama.  It belongs to the Bahamian Archipelago. It overlooks a 1200 stretch of sand, beautiful blue waters that can only seem to exist in dreams.  A magical place with heavenly surroundings this place defines fun in a new way. The amalgamation of colors is the most distinctive thing out here. It is an ideal place to spend a vacation with families. It has the world’s largest coral reef system n the world along with several national parks and 18 native species of birds.

 

Why Bahamas?

With a welcome that’s as warm as its sea, The Bahamas is a nation of over 700 tropical islands, and a perfect destination for a relaxing holiday. There are so many islands and resorts to choose from, everyone can find their dream holiday with a little help from holidayhypermarket.co.uk. Combining natural beauty with year-round heat, and offering resorts ranging from sleepy idylls to fully-featured luxury hotels, The Bahamas cater to every taste.

If your idea of heaven is to escape the crowds and enjoy gleaming white beaches, lush tropical greenery and dazzling sea life, then maybe Andros is your perfect island. Despite being the largest island in The Bahamas, it has a small population, making it the least crowded place in the whole Western hemisphere. Why not try scuba diving on its barrier reef, or explore the famous Blue Hole sea caves?

The Bimini islands offer some of the finest sea angling in the world, and sunken wrecks make scuba diving and snorkelling a fascinating activity there. Not only is the water warm – keeping a temperature of 20 degrees centigrade or more, year round – but it is also crystal clear and you won’t find better visibility anywhere in the world. In the south of the Bahamas, Great Inagua is home to a large bird sanctuary where you can see thousands of flamingoes and other exotic birds, such as Bahama parrots, hummingbirds, pelicans and more.

On the island of New Providence, Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, offers more upbeat facilities and activities, with a range of top class hotels. The Downtown area is where you’ll find plenty of restaurants, shops and night spots, whilst Cable Beach is the main hotel district and home to some of the very best fine dining. Good food is an essential part of Bahamian social life, and you can enjoy a wide range of local and international cuisines. Anyone with an interest in history will find the Pirates of Nassau Museum a fascinating place to discover the real-life story of Blackbeard and the other Pirates of the Caribbean. You will also find a variety of wellness spas, so you can really pamper yourself and unwind with a relaxing massage or beauty session.