Bahamas Holidays

The Bahamas
The Bahamas is a nation of more than 700 islands and cays scattered over 250,000 square kilometres of the south-west Atlantic Ocean and blessed with sunny skies, sandy beaches and incredibly clear waters. Thanks to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream and balmy south-easterly trade winds, the islands enjoy a beautiful climate with temperatures rarely falling below 16c or rising above 32c.

Some of the islands such as Eleuthera and Andros are quite large; others are mere dots on the map. Some have towns and villages whose residents will greet you with warmth; others are entirely uninhabited, islands you can make your own private kingdom in the sun. The Bahamas turns the careworn into the carefree.

Just America is pleased to offer hotel accommodation on most of the larger, popular Bahamian islands and if you have a particular favourite, or require a hotel not featured in our programme please let us know.

New Providence: Often, when people think of the Bahamas they think of Nassau, capital of the Bahamas and the largest town on the island of New Providence. Make your tour of its attractions from the seat of a horse-drawn surrey, explore the shops of Bay Street and enjoy the lavish, lively beach resort of Cable Beach.

Paradise Island: Linked to Nassau by bridge, Paradise Island was once the private preserve of the wealthy, but today it is available to all who enjoy the casinos, sophisticated nightlife, beaches, watersports and fine hotels.

Abaco: A microcosm of the Bahamas archipelago with dozens of islands, Abaco curves like a boomerang on a sea of blue and green. The main island extends 120 miles in length an 4 to 5 miles at its widest point. Dozens of smaller islands or cays, lie to the north and east including Elbow Cay. Tiny colonial settlements reminiscent of New England fishing villages are spread throughout the islands with their pastel-painted clapboard houses, flaming red Poinciana trees and bougainvillaea cascading over fences and trellises.

Exuma: Just south of Eleuthera, a chain of tiny cays terminates in the emerald islands known as Great and Little Exuma. Nearly 4,500 people live on these islands which are connected by a single-lane bridge. The island's largest settlement George Town is a sleepy little hamlet with a pink and white colonial government building, a straw market and local shops. Divers enjoy the experience of exploring the 'blue holes' - underwater limestone caves and crevasses which provide a different kind of diving adventure for which divers should be 'cavern-certified' before participating. The diving and fishing are legendary, as is the peaceful island atmosphere and the friendliness of the native Bahamians.