Snapshots of the Bahamas Family Islands
Although New Providence is home to Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, the Bahamas by no means end there. There are so many beautiful places in this island nation that you will struggle to choose a favourite. San Salvador San Salvador (pictured above) is the island where Christopher Columbus first landed on his voyage to discover the new world and somewhat confusingly, the locals have erected several monuments to mark the exact spot where he first came ashore. There are a few small resorts on San Salvador, as well as a Christopher Columbus Museum. The island is a remote but fantastic spot for diving . I saw a turtle, two…
Top 10 things to do in Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau, on New Providence island in the Bahamas, is a small capital city, but it is bursting with fantastic things to do. Take full advantage of the amazing surroundings whilst there and make sure you don’t miss a thing. Here is my guide to the top 10 things to do in Nassau. 1. Dive with sharks If you ever wanted to get up close and personal with sharks, Nassau is the reliable place to do it. There are several dive operators on the island who offer ‘shark-feeding’ dives. Often it is marketed as a two tank dive trip. The first dive is on the reef with the sharks around, but…
