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The Bahamas is an island nation that sits in the heart of the Caribbean. If you are looking for everything that the best islands here have to offer, you will certainly find it in the Bahamas. This country offers the sun, sand, and surf all year round and in abundance.

When you choose the Caribbean for your destination, you will find that there are many different island countries you can choose to stay. Each has its own attributes and claims to have everything you need for the perfect getaway. Although it is true that there are many amazing places to visit here, few if any have the total package that is the Bahamas.

This beautiful country dots the Caribbean like a string of pearls and is filled with beautiful white sand beaches, swaying palm trees and lovely turquoise seas surrounding each destination.

There are more than 2,000 white sand beach islands and cays that you can visit here and many tourists are shocked to discover that the Bahamas is only an hour’s flight from US city of Miami.

When visitors come to the Bahamas, they typically head to the popular islands called Nassau, Paradise Island, Grand Bahama and New Providence, but there are dozens of inhabited but less popular islands that hold allure and treasures.

One way to explore the other islands is on a Bahamas yacht charter. You can rent Bahamas yacht charters for one or several days and see nearly the entire island chain and all of its beauty. Renting is easy and when you do you can visit some of these wonderful islands in the Bahamas.

Cat Island

This island was named after the famous pirate Arthur Catt who roamed this area two hundred years ago wreaking havoc on any supply ships that sailed in these waters. Today Cat Island remains undisturbed and pristine. This island is quite large at 150 square miles, and is filled with rich landscapes and forests. It also has the best weather in the Bahamas with constant tropical breezes a very short winter and summer temperatures in the upper 80s. This is one of the best islands to explore and you can do it all as part of your yacht cruise.

Acklins and Crooked Island

If you want to see the natural beauty the Bahamas had when they were first discovered by the west you should visit Acklins and Crooked Island. There is a natural 500 square mile lagoon that separates the two islands and the islands have the best snorkeling, diving and bonefishing in the Caribbean. Spend time here to discover the hidden caves and coves, stunning cliffs, and remains of old slave plantations. Once here you will feel secluded from the craziness of modern life and embraced by calm.

Andros

Andros has become a world leading destination for divers who want to fully experience the third largest barrier reef which lies off its coast. Andros is actually the Bahamas’ largest island but most of the island still remains undeveloped dense forest and mangrove swamps throughout. There are great places to stay however with large resorts and small guesthouses throughout.

The Exumas

Only 35 minutes by yacht from Nassau sits the Eumas that came to fame when they were used as the backdrop for the beach scenes in the James Bond film Thunderball. These islands are a yacht destination attracting hundreds each year. In April each year, its main city, George Town hosts the inter-island Family Island Regatta which attracts thousands of guests who come for the boats and the wonderful food. There is an all-inclusive Four Seasons resort that is unforgettable here. And direct flights back to Miami and Ft. Lauderdale if you decide you want to stay.

These are only a small sample of islands for you to visit in the Bahamas. Your Bahamas yacht charter can take you to these and many others that will provide an unforgettable vacation experience.