Grand Bahama Island

Grand Bahama Island is just 50 miles off the coast of Florida. This island is a favorite of many tourists due to the proximity to the United States mainland. There is no shortage of amazing things to do on this wondrous island. The islands proximity to the state of Florida allows it to be a short trip for tourists. Many people fly directly to the Island, while others fly into Florida and then continue on to Grand Bahama Island. Enjoy a romantic vacation or a family vacation. The island is a great place for couples on honeymoons or those that have been together forever and just want to get away.

Take the family to Grand Bahama Island and enjoy all that the island has to offer. You can see some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in the Caribbean at Deadman's Reef. You can see the famous Brown family, who have lived here for over 100 years and even witness some of the best archaeological digs in the island, unearthing Lucayan Indian artifacts dating around 1200 - 1300 AD.

Go to the beach and spend the day on the sand, swimming, surfing and building sandcastles with your family. Go out in the morning or go out on all day on excursions to Deep Water reefs for some of the best bonefishing in the area. You can also take part in sea fishing for some of the best catches in the Caribbean. With the Gulfstream in your backyard, you can take an exciting boating trip out to the best fishing of your life.

If you want some more adventure, go scuba diving and see some great aquatic life. There are a number of coral reefs just off the coast of Grand Bahama Island. Take short breaks from the water and visit Lightbourne Cay for a great picnic location. On the island you can spend time walking or hiking through the surrounding hills on the great coast of Grand Bahama Island.

There is plenty of golf to be had on the island. There are a number of courses that are right on the water and with an average of 7 hours of pure sunshine every day, there is plenty of time to play. The luxury courses are ideal for those who want to play a round or two of golf and still take in the island scenery. Many golf enthusiasts play golf all over the island. Golf trips are ideal for weekend breaks to the championship fairways the Bahamas offer.

Get to Grand Bahama Island and take a vacation that you will never ever forget. Bring you family or your spouse to give them the vacation adventure of a lifetime.