Fifty miles (80km) east of Miami, Grand Bahama is an idyllic
island of white beaches and aquamarine seas beneath which the coral
reefs teem with life. Most visitors stay in Freeport, a few miles
inland, or at the seaside suburb of Lucaya on the south coast of
the island. Here you can sail, play golf or simply relax by the
pool at one of the many all-inclusive resorts. In town there are
plenty of boutiques and bazaars to tempt shoppers, and evenings can
be spent at one of the many restaurants. Those travellers with cash
left in their wallets can head to one of the island's casinos.
There is also much to entice divers and snorkellers. Outside
Freeport, between Sweeting's Cay and Pelican Point, are seven blue
holes inviting exploration, and a little further west is Deadman's
Reef, accessible from the powdery white beach at Paradise Cove.
East of Freeport is the Lucayan National Park, home to the largest
underwater cave system in the world. Walkers can enjoy the island's
natural flora and fauna or hire a kayak and explore the mangrove
creeks.
