The Bahamas are a very beautiful place. It is located within the Lucayan Archipelago. The capital of this country is Nassau and it is located on the island of New Providence. The countries population size is 391,232 and it consists mostly of Afro-Bahamians. It became an independent Commonwealth realm in 1973. Today it is one of the richest country in the Americas, following the USA and Canada of course. Their economy is based on offshore finance and tourism, which makes it a very attractive place for people to visit the Bahamas. That is the next topic of our article today.

There are a lot of reasons why one should visit the Bahamas, but we’ll try to pick out the very key ones. The Bahamas are most known for their offshore banking and amazing tourism. One of the main reasons why people visit the Bahamas is the diverse water activities. Despite being so close to Miami, the water on the Bahamas is way clearer, so it attracts scuba divers. Another very popular activity that went viral is swimming with the pigs in Exuma.

The beaches and the water in the Bahamas cannot be match to any place in the world. Another reason why people visit the Bahamas is the cuisine. The seafood and fruit are unique and taste differently in the Bahamas. Another reason to visit the Bahamas is the amazing nightlife that includes parties on the beach till the break of dawn. In addition to that, there are local tourist agencies that offer day trips to neighboring islands. This so called “island hopping” allows you to take day trips and see what other islands have to offer.

Like we mentioned in the paragraph above there are a lot of day trips from the Bahamas. There are a lot of options to choose from, since there are a lot of local travel agencies that can make you a deal. There is literally something for everyone, it depends on what your idea of fun is. According to some travel advisory websites one of the best cruise on the island is the Ultimate Exuma Experience. This is ranked the highest amongst day trips and it offers you a day with lots of fun.

You’ll get to see the native rock iguanas, after which you’ll get to swim with the sharks. Once that is over, you’ll have a chance to go and swim with the pigs. This alone is one of the most popular day trips on the Bahamas. That is followed by lunch and you’ll have a chance to swim and jump off the dock in crystal clear waters. After that, you’ll have a chance to visit the famous Pablo Escobar plane crash, where you will also have a chance to swim, snorkel and see the gorgeous wildlife and coral. The end days at a sand bar on a private island, where you’ll get to watch the sunset.