The Exuma island chain includes
vast expanses of sandy shoals and dozens of small uninhabited
islands. This area of the Bahamas is a favorite with
boaters.
Over the
past decade, kitesurfing has grown from a niche activity to one of
the world's most popular wind sports. Innovations in equipment and
teaching ...
Sure, you've
explored the shore in front of the hotel, and maybe even signed up
for a boat trip to a nearby coral reef. But are you ready for a
snorkeling ...
Millions of
people snorkel in tropical waters each year, and there are hundreds
of charter boats that gather groups from hotels and cruise ships
for an ...
From a
simple observance in 1970, Earth Day has grown into the world's
largest secular civic event, involving more than 17,000
environmental groups and ...
Sports
Illustrated invented the swimsuit issue more than 50 years ago,
tempting readers with images of bathing beauties vamping in some of
the most scenic ...
A highlight
of any beach vacation should be... the beach. That's certainly the
case for the latest round of luxury resorts to open in the
Caribbean. These ...
Forget your
hometown pool or lake. Where better to learn to scuba dive than in
a Caribbean resort where the waters are warm and clear, and
colorful coral ...
The
Caribbean is home to thousands of snorkel-worthy beaches and reefs,
and I've spent hundreds of hours exploring sites near and far. For
the optimum ...
Imagine an
escape from stress and distractions, a place accessible by boat,
where you can relax or recreate far from the crowds, enjoying
unrivaled ...
The mere
mention of the Caribbean conjures romantic visions of sparkling
waters, beachside frolics and island sunsets. But some visions are
more romantic ...
The West
Indian Flamingo is a ubiquitous image throughout the region.
Likenesses of this exquisite bird grace handicrafts, pottery and
jewelry sold in ...
For a
different kind of vacation adventure, ditch the shopping and
sightseeing tours and get to know some of the Caribbean's finned
and hoofed creatures, ...
A short sail
from the glitzy resorts of Nassau, a very different side of the
Bahamas awaits. Stretching for more than 100 miles southward, the
string of ...
The Bahamas
are often described as a nation of islands. There are in fact more
than 700 charted islands and more than 2,000 smaller bits of land -
often ...