Inagua is the place to be. (Bahamas)

Member Name: askessing

Product:	Bahamas
Date:	26/05/08 (33 review reads)
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Advantages: Bluest blue water and no hordes of tourists

Disadvantages: none

The Bahama's makes up around 700 islands. The main island being New Providence with it's capital Nassau. It is a fairly small island, less than 30 miles long. Nassau is full of tourists, mainly Americans and many cruise ships arriving daily mean that if you are out and about, you may become lost amongst the tanned skin and hair brading of the tourists. That aside, there are some beautiful beaches to be found. Paradise island has a few quieter beaches to be found, but steer clear of Cable beach if you want solitude. My absolute favourite place I visited in the Bahamas was Great Inagua - which is furthest south, north of Cuba. Matthew Town is the capital and we were the only tourists here when we visited. Treated so well by the locals - pubs were closed down to take us Donkey spotting during the evening!! Salt planes galore and turtles. Very remote and very beautiful. A great place to get away if you like somewhere off the beaton track, with great swimming and wildlife spotting without the crowds of Nassau.

Summary: A perfect get away if you aren't interested in fancy hotels and casino's.