Summary

Color photographs and maps throughout. A newly updated edition with the latest information on the best hotels in all price categories, restaurants, dive sites, dive operators, fishing guides and much, much more. You'll find more information on these islands here than in any other guide, with thorough coverage of the Turks & Caicos as well. Comprised of over 700 dazzling islands, the Bahamas were once the playground of pirates. Modern travelers can find a different kind of adventure here, be they divers exploring a shipwreck, honeymooners beachcombing near a secluded cove, or gamblers touring the casinos of Paradise Island. This can indeed be a paradise if you are well-prepared. This guide is the best way to prepare, whether you want to explore the British forts and tropical forests, play with dolphins in the surf, seek duty-free bargains, or pay a visit to the Out Islands, where the residents are among the friendliest people in the world. The best accommodations and restaurants Sailing, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, diving, hiking Shopping, how to get around, sightseeing Entertainment, gambling Currency, climate, banking, medical care History and culture Nassau & New Providence The Abacos Bimini Eleuthera The Exumas Crooked Island Cat Island The Berry Islands The Inaguas Long Island San Salvador Rum Cay Turks & Caicos