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At least 15 people died from Matthew's wrath in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, officials said.

The devastation was especially brutal in southern Haiti, where winds of 125 mph (200 kph) destroyed homes, flooded villages and cut off the island from the rest of the country.

National Route 2, which connects Port-au-Prince with Haiti's southern peninsula, broke apart when the bridge collapsed, the country's civil protection agency said. In the wake of the storm, the Electoral Commission postponed the country's Presidential election, which had been scheduled for Sunday. A new date has not been set.

As of Thursday morning, Matthew hurled 125 mph (205 kph) winds as it churned toward the Bahamas, the National Hurricane Center said.

The storm was about 60 miles (95 kilometers) southeast of Nassau and was moving northwest at 12 mph.

Farther south, on the outer island of Long Island, residents began to feel Matthew's presence.

Jeanette Walker said she lost power around noon as winds whipped palm trees and angry waves crashed on the beach, shaking her home.

CNN meteorologists expect storm surges in the Bahamas as high as 15 feet, along with intense rains and damaging winds.

Prime Minister Perry Christie warned that Matthew had the potential to be "violently unpredictable."

Resident Bruce Darville said he prepared for Matthew's arrival by collecting water, nonperishable foods and other essentials.

"We've got a generator, so we make sure that's all fueled up, make sure your vehicle's fueled up. And we leave the rest to the good master."

At least 10 people are dead, 25 injured and thousands more displaced. At least 1,580 homes have been flooded, and about 3,215 families have been affected by Matthew, the country's Civil Protection Agency said.

More than 300,000 people are in shelters across the country, the United Nations said.

Haitian pastor Louis St. Germain said the storm sheared a wall off his house and tore roofs off many buildings in the area.

"The river has overflowed all around us," St. Germain said. "It's terrible ... a total disaster."

Forecasters predicted parts of Haiti could get a total of 40 inches of rain -- a disastrous amount for a nation still recovering from a devastating 2010 earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people.

"Much of the population is displaced and communication systems are down," Wahba said. "We've received reports of destroyed houses and overflowing hospitals with shortages of buckets and fresh water. The hospital in Les Cayes has had its roof blown off by the force of winds."

The U.S. Agency for International Development is sending $1 million in humanitarian assistance to Haiti following the deployment of a Disaster Assistance Response Team the previous day. USAID workers are set to receive help from a joint task force lending military helicopters to carry personnel and supplies for disaster relief operations.

"Water is going to be a major issue," said Jean Claude Fignole, Oxfam's influence program director in Haiti.

"Our priority is to get clean water and hygiene items to families as fast as possible to avoid a spike in cases of cholera. In the weeks and months to come, hunger is likely to emerge as big concern. Some crops in the south of the country have been totally destroyed."

At least 15 people have died in relation to the slow-moving hurricane within the past week, officials in three countries said.

On Wednesday, Haiti's Civil Protection Service reported 10 deaths, including a man who died when his house collapsed and two others who were killed by falling trees. A fisherman died Sunday and another fisherman is presumed dead, the spokesman for the Haitian Interior Ministry said.

Four people died in the Dominican Republic, the country's government said. Authorities there did not provide details about how they died.

In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a teenage boy died in a landslide as he was cleaning a drain behind his house, the National Emergency Management Office said. He died Wednesday after storms from Matthew passed.

More than 30 houses were washed away by Hurricane Matthew in Cuba's northeastern seaside town of Baracoa, the site where Christopher Columbus first landed in the Americas, a resident in the town said.

No fatalities were reported, as the seafront area of the town had been evacuated ahead of Matthew's arrival.

Elsewhere in the region, hundreds of people lost the roofs on their houses due to the storm, Cuban state media reported.

"I cannot emphasize enough that everyone in our state must prepare now for a direct hit," Florida Gov. Rick Scott said. "Having a plan in place could mean the difference between life and death."

Patrick Oppmann reported from Cuba; Holly Yan and Max Blau reported from Atlanta. CNN's Deborah Bloom, Alexander Leininger, Alison Daye, Natalie Gallon and journalist Yvetot Gouin contributed.

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Should a hurricane happen to strike the resort, guests at the resort will receive a reimbursement for the total value of disrupted nights. In addition, a voucher for a future stay will be issued for the same number of disrupted nights for use during the same month the following year, excluding airfare.

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(A) In the event that guests are unable to arrive as scheduled, we will offer the following options: Guests may arrive after the storm passes. Either for the same number of nights, in which case, we will make every effort to confirm the dates and categories, and guarantee no room rate increase OR stay for fewer nights, in which case the guest will be provided a voucher for future travel equal to the interrupted nights.

(B) Breezes may, from time to time and at its sole discretion, recommend that all arriving guests reschedule their visit until after the storm has passed. Should such notification be issued Breezes will issue vouchers for future travel and guarantee the rate paid. This is based on availability, blackouts may apply.

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Venture into the crystal blue waters of one of the worlds largest marine habitats at Dolphin Cay! In Dolphin Cays Shallow Water Interaction area, youll wade in waist-deep waters to enjoy these magical creatures as they show off their amazing athletic abilities. Then youll get nose to bottlenose for an unparalleled, up-close adventure of touching, hugging and even kissing a new dolphin friend!

The Snorkel Bahamas Adventure takes you to an undersea extravaganza of living coral and tropical marine life! Known as the Worlds Most Exciting Snorkel Trip the dedicated snorkel guides will take you to a combination of Nassaus most famous reefs, Hollywood sites, or shipwrecks each surrounded by Nassaus diverse marine wildlife!

Experience the unique Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau, Paradise Island by Seahorse Sailing Adventures! Come and experience a beautiful evening out on one of Seahorse Sailing Adventures state of the art sailing catamaran! This cruise is a truly unique dining experience full memories that will last a lifetime.

Experience unforgettable delights from 7 locally-adored food stores, restaurants and flavorful ethnic eateries! This guided tasting and cultural walking tour takes you on a culinary adventure through historic downtown Nassau while seamlessly combining delicious and authentic food flavors!

It`s not Scuba.It`s not Snorkeling.It`s SNUBA. SNUBA is an underwater adventure with the support of surface supplied air. It`s fun, it`s easy and great for the entire family!

Join the fun crowd of thrill seeking SUB aquanauts for an undersea experience youll be telling all your friends about! You will zoom effortlessly around the coral gardens on your personal submarine giving you the unique opportunity to interact with colorful tropical fish and living coral!

If you have ever wanted to try SCUBA diving, Nassau is the perfect place! Scuba Diving at Stuart Coves is fun and easy with a professional instruction to get you up to speed on the basics and enjoy your first dive alongside your professional instructor!

Stuart Coves Shark Adventure could quite possibly be the most exciting dive you will ever experience! This 2-tank dive program introduces thrill seeking divers these magnificent misunderstood creatures in their natural habitat!

Enjoy morning or afternoon snorkeling trip aboard one of Seahorse Sailing Adventures' state of the art sailing catamarans! This experience takes you to one of the Bahamas' most beautiful reefs where you can experience a variety of exotic fish and astonishing reefs!

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Archeologists believe that Taino people from Cuba and the island of Hispaniola migrated into the southern reaches of the Bahamas in the 11th century.

Those first settlers, known as Lucayans, lived across some scattered islands in the Bahamas when Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492.

There are a few other claims, as well as unsubstantiated opinions, but it is now widely accepted that Christopher Columbus's first landfall in this 'New World' was on the Bahamian island of San Salvador.

Like most other isolated islands, when the indigenous population had not been exposed to the outside world, diseases carried in by European explorers and their crew (unintentionally) decimated the local population; the same was true here for the Taino Indians.

Over the next century, or so, the Taino population was further decimated, as the islands became a major launching base for the Spanish conquest of the Caribbean, and they took the Taino with them as slaves.

Assorted factions from Europe (mainly from England) attempted to settle these islands in the early 17th century. In 1648, English Puritans established the first permanent European settlement on an island they named Eleuthera.

In 1670, England's King Charles II literally rented the islands for trading purposes to a group of English nobles that were at the time governing British colonies in North America, such as Maryland, Carolina, and New Jersey.

Over the next half century, these low-lying islands, with many places to hide, became a haven for pirates and lawlessness.

To curb those problems, Britain transformed the Bahamas into a crown colony in 1718, one first governed by Woodes Rogers, an English sea captain and privateer.

During the American War of Independence, the British-controlled Bahamas were a frequent target of American naval forces; in fact, American forces once briefly occupied the capital city of Nassau.

After the new country of America gained its independence in the late 1770s, thousands of disgruntled British loyalists (complete with their slaves) moved to the Bahamas.

Across their remaining colonies, mainly because of pressures applied on the home-front, the British abolished the slave trade in 1807. Soon liberated African slavesdominated the population of the Bahamas.

Through the mid 20th century the British remained in control. Then in 1964, the islands were granted some levels of internal self-governing. Full independence came July 10, 1973.

Since that day the Bahamas have moved forward into prosperity. Today tourism is the major industry, and these stunning islands of gregarious people, beautiful scenery and sunny skies are one of the most popular cruise ship and vacation destinations on the planet. Bahamas which celebrates its national day on July 10th, has a population of 316,182 and gained its independence 1973.

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Experience the ultimate carefree Nassau Paradise Island vacation and book your vacation at an all-inclusive resort. From the moment you arrive at a Bahamas all-inclusive resort, to the minute you depart, everything will be taken care ofincluding you. Some of our hotels also offer meal plans for your convenience, so just bring your appetite and well take care of the rest.

Voted Top Spa Resort by readers of Cond Nast Traveler, Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island is one of the most elegant all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. This couples-only haven has a spectacular Nassau beachfront location, private island and amenities fit for a king and queen. Enjoy two worldssophisticated European resort meets exotic offshore adventurein one unforgettable vacation.

Situated on a 1,000-foot-stretch of spectacular beachfront, Meli Nassau Beach All Inclusive is the perfect Bahamas hotel to unwind and relax in the warm, tropical paradise of Nassau. Our myriad of activities, great dining, friendly staff and seven acres of stunning waterscapeincluding three freshwater poolsprovides endless opportunities for family fun, a weekend getaway or a romantic retreat.

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Welcome to Best On Bahamas, the premiere destination for things to do in the Bahamas. We only offer top quality tours, activities and shore excursions. We offer things to do in Nassau Bahamas and Freeport Bahamas. The Bahamas offers pristine beaches and dazzling coral reefs all surrounded by the beautiful turquoise waters and unique marine life. Whether it's your first time visiting The Bahamas or you are returning for more, we want to be your Insider to the wonderful activities these islands have to offer. Let Best On Bahamas and our staff be your guide to the perfect Bahamas Vacation, helping you with everything from the best time to go, cruise excursions and information, hotels, and other insider tips on things to do in the Bahamas.

There are more than enough fun things to do to keep you and your family occupied on your Bahamas vacation. We recommend starting off your island vacation with the Biking, Shopping, and Beach Tour to familiarize yourself with the islands, meet and greet with the locals live. Get some souvenir shopping done and get your exercise for the day in as you bike behind your guide to the beach.

For the adults that want to get away from it all for some fun and dancing should take a look at the Bonfire on the Beach. Guests get to watch the sunset and spend the twilight hours next to the bonfire on the beach while sipping on drinks, and eating Bahamian cuisine, then dance the night away with new friends. If you are a person who would rather venture into the whimsical, and untouched forest of the Bahamas, then your route is going toward the Lucayan National Park and Cave tour. With this, you get the chance to be guided through the caves and the forest that the Lucayans once walked amongst.

There are so many choices when it comes to doing anything aquatic in the Bahamas. One of the most popular activities for visitors of the Bahamas to participate in are snorkeling tours. Of course, there are many to choose from, so we here at Best On Bahamas want to help you save time. One of our most popular things to do is the Bahamas Booze Cruise, which takes its passengers out on a 45-foot catamaran to a deserted island for a beach party, and crystal clear waters for snorkeling. Want to really enjoy your Bahamas vacation the Caribbean way? Jump aboard the Barefoot Sailing All Day Island Cruise, which will take passengers to rarely seen snorkeling spots. Give yourself a real, once-in-a-lifetime chance to encounter one of the most intelligent mammals on Earth, the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin. The Blue Lagoon Dolphin Close Encounter gives patrons the opportunity the get up close and personal with dolphins of the famous Blue Lagoon. Take it a step further and sign up to swim with the dolphins with the Blue Lagoon Swim with the Dolphins program.

Whether your boating trip goals are to fish the deep blue sea for your dinner, sail around the crystal clear waters, or cruise at the fastest speeds you've been on a boat across the ocean waves, there is something for everyone's preference for their vacations.

The historic city of Nassau is the capital city of the Bahamas. It is a wildly popular tourist destination, both as a port of call for cruise ships and for those looking for a relaxing, exciting, and luxurious vacation. The city is filled with activities to enjoy both during the daytime and at night, and is home to some of the finest resorts anywhere. It is a vibrant mix of the Old World and modern times. Once a haven for pirates and vagrants, Nassau now exudes charm beyond compare especially with its various tours and activities.

Freeport is located on Grand Bahama Island, the fourth largest island of the Bahamas that is second in popularity only to Nassau as a tourist destination of the Bahamas. Located approximately 70 miles off the southeastern coast of Florida, Grand Bahama Island is a tropical paradise that only seems out-of-the-way. Because Grand Bahama Island is larger than New Providence Island (the home of Nassau), there are more lengths of secluded white sand beaches to relax and play on. Freeport and all of Grand Bahama Island is a bold island paradise with modern attitude mixed with a little colonial charm, and will provide endless opportunities for adventure and fun, especially with Freeport tours.

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