A short guide about Bahamas
The Bahamas is a sovereign independent nation made up of a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, located off Florida coast. The English-speaking country consists of two thousand cays and seven hundred islands that form an archipelago and as the Bahamas is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, its political and legal traditions closely follow those of the United Kingdom and the Westminster system.
Some settlements have festivals associated with the traditional crop or food of that area, such as the "Pineapple Fest" in Gregory Town, Eleuthera or the "Crab Fest" on Andros. Other significant traditions include story telling. Regattas are important social events in many family island settlements. They usually feature one or more days of sailing by old-fashioned work boats, as well as an onshore festival. In the less developed outer islands, handicrafts include basketry made from palm fronds. This material, commonly called "straw", is plaited into hats and bags that are popular tourist items.
The Bahamian dollar is pegged to the US dollar (although it is slightly more valuable), and US notes and coins are used interchangeably with Bahamian currency for most practical purposes. The Bahamas is classified as an upper middle-income developing country, promoting tourism and financial services while aiming for greater diversification through agriculture, fishing, manufacturing and e-commerce.
Tourabout’s holiday packages to the Bahamas can involve plenty of ferry rides travelling ‘to and fro’ the Islands for sightseeing, sailing, cruises and eco-tours. While touring in the Bahamas - you have the opportunity to visit the following Islands - Green Turtle Cay, The Abacos, Andros, Cat Island, Exuma, Grand Bahama Island, Freeport and the city of Nassau in New Providence.