The Islands of the Bahamas form a 100,000-sq-mile archipelago that extends over 500 miles of the clearest water in the world. 700 islands, including uninhabited cays and large rocks, total an estimated land area of 5,382 sq miles.
The Bahamas chain of islands starts just 50 miles off the Florida coast and continues for around 600 miles towards the Caribbean.
The Bahamas comes from the Spanish words “baja mar” meaning shallow sea
A very cosmopolitan atmosphere sits comfortably with colonial charm in the capital Nassau.
Bahamas offers vibrancy, stunning beaches, luxurious hotels and fine dining along with picturesque harbours and pastel painted houses.
Golf on one of ten 18-hole golf courses
Harbour Island – quaint 17th century cottages
Coral & Rock formations of Berry Island – fantastic dive sites
Junkanoo – summer festivals featuring local artists June-early August
Bahamas White Marlin Open – Abaco in May
Independence Day – 10th July
Grand Bahama Festival – September
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Temperatures (0c)
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Rainfall (cm)
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Hours of Sun
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January
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28
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3.6
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8
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February
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29
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2.6
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8
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March
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29
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2.2
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8
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April
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30
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4.4
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8
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May
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30
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8.6
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7
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June
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31
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2.7
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8
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July
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32
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2.9
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9
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August
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32
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5.1
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9
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September
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32
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9.5
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8
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October
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31
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7.3
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8
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November
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31
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10.8
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7
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December
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29
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5.3
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7
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Currency
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Bahamian Dollar
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Visa’s
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None required for British passport holders
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Time Difference
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GMT -5 Hours
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Capital
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Nassau
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