The Bahamas

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Mural on street in Nassau.

Photo by Maura Curley

Nassau and Paradise Island

Two modern bridges link Nassau and neighboring Paradise Island. Both islands offer lovely vistas and a variety of dining and shopping destinations. You can easily commute between Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, with its many cruise ships and the more laid back Paraidse Island, home of the mega Atlantis Resort and Casino.

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Junakanoo Band performer at Caribbean Marketplace in Nassau.

Sharing a commitment to Caribbean tourism

Caribbean Travel Marketplace held at Atlantis Resort in mid January provided an opportunity for tourism stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to tourism in the region.

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A tour of the outer island of Bimini.
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Who goes to the Bahamas?
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Feature Stories

Bahamian wins Wimbledon

For the first time in history, a Wimbledon champion hails from The Islands of The Bahamas. In July, 2009, Mark Knowles became the first Bahamian to win Wimbledon as he and partner Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany won the mixed doubles title. Click for more.