The azure style of the Caribbean Sea in the Bahamas

For us, the Bahamas is just a word in literary works: either the Caribbean-style story background, or the imprint of the "hero" Hemingway, and today the editor of Marriage Shang will bring you The beautiful scenery of Nassau, the capital of New Providence Island, and the adjacent Paradise Island provide a feast for newlyweds on their honeymoon trip.

On October 12, 1492, Columbus arrived at San Salvador Island in the Bahamas for the first time. He found that the residents on the island were all brown-skinned, naked, muscular, and very kind and friendly. Gifts were exchanged and friendships were quickly established. Columbus described this place as "the Garden of Eden on earth" in his diary.

Although there are more than 3,000 islands and reefs in the Bahamas, many of them are too small or lack fresh water. Currently, only 30 of them are habitable.

Nassau

New Providence Island, where Nassau, the capital of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, is located, is the main island of the Bahamas. It has good overall conditions and was developed early, but it is not The largest island in the archipelago. Nassau has beautiful seaside scenery and rich nightlife. Tourism is the main business here. There are nearly 2 million tourists every year, mainly from North America and Europe.

Paradise Island

The beach here has clear water, sand, and sapphire-like sea water, which is world-class. It is the first choice for sea swimming and surfing; and there are many coral reefs and groups passing through it. The tropical fish make it a dream place for diving enthusiasts and a favorite place for sea fishermen. The Atlantis Hotel (Atlantis Hotel) located on Paradise Island is recommended by Forbes as the best resort hotel of the year. The hotel is luxurious and magnificent, and its entertainment facilities include a luxury casino, a deep-sea aquarium, an artificial bay, a water park, a tour boat and Real-life adventure games, etc., just like a theme park. At the same time, the hotel provides special delicacies from the Bahamas and other countries, plus rich local seafood, which is not to be missed.

Bimini Island

The legend of Hemingway made Bimini Island a famous tourist destination. Hemingway once piloted the fishing boat Pila to search for Marin in the waters near Bimini Island. It is said that the novel "The Old Man and the Sea" was inspired by Hemingway while fishing in the Bahamas. On the coast of Bimini, there is a stone road submerged in the water. The road is flat and open. It has aroused people's endless reverie for a long time. Most people guessed that it was created by the ancient Atlanteans, so they called it "The Road to Atlantis".

Diving

The Bahamas is a world-famous diving destination near the Caribbean Sea. Diving here is divided into blue hole diving, reef diving, shark watching diving, shipwreck watching diving, etc. Blue holes refer to underwater caves, and Andrews is the center of blue hole diving, where diving does not require high skills. The most popular diving spots for shark viewing are in the vast ocean from Nassau, Grand Bahama Island, Walkers Cay and Long Island all the way to Andrews Island. For example, in the waters off Nassau, most dive centers provide divers with training courses on the use of triggers and spikes. Broken fish fillets were stuck on spears and stretched out to feed the sharks that gathered here in Xunwei. The sharks will come up to eat one after another in an order according to the group rules. While feeding, sharks will swim around you and touch your limbs with their tail fins. There are many shipwrecks near Nassau. Many have recently been sunk into the sea, with Welllawry being the most famous diving area on the island, along with Mahaure and Alkena. Their presence attracts large numbers of divers.

Transportation and expenses: In terms of transportation, traveling from China to the Bahamas requires traveling via London, England or New York, the United States. It is not only time-consuming but also very expensive, which will undoubtedly become an obstacle for Chinese tourists to travel. In response, Bahamas Tourism Director Venetian. When Woking visited Beijing last year, he said that the market they promoted the line was targeting high-spending groups, especially Chinese tourists heading to the United Kingdom or the United States. In the Bahamas, transportation between islands and reefs includes commercial flights, charter flights, cruise ships and ferries; transportation within the island mainly includes taxis, rental cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and some islands have buses and buses.

Visitors with a valid driver's license can rent a car and drive on the left. The maximum speed limit is 45 miles per hour. Some designated streets have special speed limit requirements.

Visa: Since the Bahamas does not have an embassy in China, you currently need to apply for a visa at the British embassy. Woking said that he will send someone to Beijing to handle the visa procedures. The current application fee for single entry is US$20-25 per person, and multiple entry is US$30-35 per person. Please consult the relevant agency for specific charges.

Currency: The legal currency of The Bahamas is the Bahamian dollar (B$), which is equivalent to the U.S. dollar. The U.S. dollar can also be used directly on the island.

Note: Tourism is the main industry in The Bahamas, and the local government attaches particular importance to ensuring social safety. The crime rate against tourists in The Bahamas is very low. Tourists must understand the general laws of the country and try not to act without authorization; do not let strangers enter hotel rooms and meet people they have never met in the hotel lobby; avoid exposing large amounts of cash in public and being tempted by vendors to leave densely populated areas. In business districts, go to remote places alone; drink alcoholic beverages in moderation; consult the hotel manager or tourist information center about public transportation conditions in your area before traveling; be wary of people who claim to be tour guides and suggest sightseeing around the city .

The Bahamas is a world-famous vacation destination. You can consider connecting with Cuba or Venezuela. However, due to its distance from China and inconvenient transportation, the group cost is high. The price is expected to be around 30,000 yuan; in addition The popularity of its tourism resources in the country is relatively low, so the customer source market is not expected to be large for the time being.