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How To Take the Best Bahamas Cruise Vacation
By Horatio Schnoddgrass | October 22, 2009
A great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life is a cruise to the Bahamas. Not only will you savor the beauty of the islands you will enjoy the culture of the islanders. No matter who joins your party everyone will have a great time on a cruise to the Bahamas.
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas is situated in the Atlantic very close to the Florida coast so you’ll probably depart from ports like Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Because the islands are so close you’ll probably make your first port within a matter of hours. With over 700 islands the Bahamas is situated between Florida and Cuba. With so many to choose from even a quick cruise will bring you to at least one of the Bahamas islands.
When you arrive in the Bahamas you’ll find a special culture. Exotic and familiar it’s a blend of African and European influences. If you just associate it with steel drums you’re only getting a small part of the picture. You’ll hear lots of different types of unique musice like calypso rake scrape and Junkanoo. Try to schedule your cruise during one of the many festivals so you can experience the awesome marching bands that are a big part of Bahamanian culture.
If you are lucky enough to find a cheap cruise to the Bahamas you’ll have plenty of money left over to fully revel in the many fun things to do on each islands. Those looking for plenty of sun and amazing beaches will not be disappointed. But don’t forget to seek out the water sports snorkeling submarine and glass bottom boat tours. You’re sure to find fun markets where you can shop for bags hats and baskets made from palm fronds as well as other local crafts. Golf enthusiasts will encounter gorgeous courses while nature lovers can swim with dolphins.
Because Nassau is only about fifty miles from the coast of Florida, it is often the first island experienced by travelers. The British colonial heritage of this island and the Bahamas in general feel familiar and exotic at the same time. The modern resorts and gorgeous beaches make you very aware you are in the tropics. But the fact that everyone drives on the left side of the road and the English style uniforms of the police officers gives it a European feel as well.
A trip to the Bahamas is the perfect vacation for those who want to relax on the beach as well as those looking for more adventure. Cheap cruises to the Bahamas are available if you do some shopping around. It is definitely worth it to find a good deal on the cruise so that you have enough left in your budget to experience the culture and amenities available in the Bahamas.
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