Find your island paradise in The Bahamas

Made up of over 700 islands, as well as many coral reefs and rocky cays, The Bahamas sit among the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, with year-round sunny weather. Book Bahamas vacation rentals and you can enjoy long days on the white, sandy beaches, taking dips in the turquoise sea or sitting under a palm tree. However, it's worth hiring a boat or taking a tour for some island hopping, visiting uninhabited islands and scuba diving to spot exotic fish. Discover small towns with colorful markets, and visit Nassau to learn about Bahamian culture, with museums and traditional restaurants.

The best way to explore The Bahamas is underwater, where there's a colorful world, full of coral reefs and exotic fish. Mermaid Reef in Abaco has an abundance of sea life, with schools of fish and moray eels swimming through the warm, clear seas. Your instructor might even take you through some underwater caves where you can get up close to reef sharks, who often swim close to divers. Explore the spooky Sugar Wreck off Grand Bahama Island. This shipwreck is home to many exotic fish and is just 20 feet below the surface making it suitable for beginners.

If the ocean just isn't thrilling enough, cool off at Aquaventure Water Park. Glide through a clear waterslide that takes you through a shark lagoon, or simply enjoy the mile-long rapids from the comfort of your inflatable tube. If you're staying in Bahamas vacation rentals nearby, book a multiple day pass and enjoy the 11 pools. Add in a visit to Dolphin Cay, next to the waterpark. Enjoy a dolphin experience, swimming and frolicking with these friendly creatures, swim with stingrays in their tank, and learn to snorkel at the fun Atlantis ruins, where kids can look for treasure.

The Bahamas have warm weather almost year-round, reaching up to the mid-80s. However, the most popular time to book Bahamas vacation rentals is mid-December to mid-April, when it becomes an excellent winter escape and humidity is low. Outside of these months, the island is usually a lot quieter, and the rainy season between May and October usually only means short showers. Officially, hurricane season is between June and November, but The Bahamas aren't usually as badly affected as the rest of the Caribbean, so keep an eye on the news.

The Bahamas is made up of a number of coral reefs, cays and rock formations, making it a fascinating place to explore by boat. Not many visitors stay on one island, so hire a boat or book a tour to explore the clear blue seas. It's the only way to get to Pig Beach, the perfect selfie spot where wild pigs swim in the shallow waters and greet visitors, or Conception Island which is home to rare birds and sea turtles. If you're staying close to Bimini, be sure to visit the unique mangroves, watching lobsters, sharks and rare fish swim underneath your kayak.

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