ISLAND HOPPING MADE EASY
The beauty of being in a destination comprised of 700 islands is how easy it is to hop from one to another in order to experience all the beauty , fun and adventure this destination has to offer . Every island has its own story , so no matter how many times you visit the Bahamas , there ’ s always a new island , a new beach or a new paper umbrella-topped adult beverage to discover .
With an exotic collection of 365 cays and islands to call its own — many of which are uninhabited or underdeveloped — the Exumas are like a smaller version of the Bahamas . Family fun in this idyllic island system includes hiking past plantation ruins , pirate lairs and a massive whale skeleton at Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park ; basking in the sun on Tropic of Cancer beach , one of the country ’ s most gorgeous stretches of sand and sea ; and , for any Instagrammer worth his or her salt , getting your picture taken while swimming with friendly pigs at Big Major Cay .
Get up close with wild pigs at Big Major Cay
Pink sand beaches and sunset horseback rides await you on Harbour Island , a historic destination filled with colonial homes , charming churches , art galleries and crafts markets . While nearby Eleuthera Island is filled with geological curiosities , including natural tidal “ hot tubs ” called the Queen ’ s Bath and a surprisingly large number of explorable caves .
Whichever island captures your time , it will also capture your hearts . The Bahamas is an incredibly easy destination to fall in love with , one your kids will ask to return to time and time again thanks to the endless variety of activities and nearly-endless choice of islands to enjoy .
Pink sand beach at Harbour Island
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