Bahama Book

Tag: attractions

  • Rock Sound Pics

    Stairs Down to Ocean Hole Rock Sound
    White Land Beach Rock Sound
    Rock Sound Sunset
    Half Sound Beach
    Rock Sound Anglican Church
    Rock Sound Harbour

    Just thought I’d upload a few photos of Rock Sound just to give a quick view of a few parts of this sleepy village located in South Eleuthera.

    Enjoy!

  • Blue Lagoon Island

    Blue Lagoon Island

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    Is one of my favorite places to take visiting friends. Nassau can seem like a lot of hustle and bustle, yet a short boat ride away all the world melts away to the beauty of Bahamian waters and beaches.

    Boat Ride

    Blue Lagoon Island operates a ferry from Paradise Island to the island. To be able to take advantage of a full day on the island the boat leaves Paradise Island at 8:30 a.m. A short ride through Nassau’s historical harbour and about a mile outside the harbour is the beautiful Blue Lagoon Island (Salt Cay).

    Activities

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    Besides the beautiful beaches other activities include:

    • Snorkeling
    • Ocean Kayacing
    • Water Bikes
    • Paddle Boards
    • Volley Ball
    • Ping Pong

    There are hammocks and picnic tables located under a canopy of palm trees. The island is set up for total enjoyment.

    Lunch

    There is a grilled lunch provided. As you can see all bases are covered. The menu includes both American and Bahamian cuisine for your enjoyment. The menu includes hamburgers, hotdogs, grilled chicken, veggie burgers, peas n rice and more.

    Who Is This Activity For

    The people that I have taken to Blue Lagoon Island are a divers bunch ranging from those who can’t stand being with out some activity going to those who would rather curl up in a corner with a book. Of all of them not one has had a bad day on Blue lagoon Island. There is enough to keep the busy person busy, and hammocks enough to satisfy the person who’d rather sit. Kids I can tell you have a blast. The Lagoon is so calm and tranquil that they become quickly comfortable with the water.

    You can visit the official web site here

  • Dive Bahamas for fun

     

    2015 Reader’s Choice Awards: Top 100 Gold List

    For the Top 100 Gold List, our readers voted on their favorite dive operators, liveaboards, dive bars, cheeseburgers in paradise and more, regardless of location. Results were determined by popular vote and ranked based on category.

    Source: 2015 Reader’s Choice Awards: Top 100 Gold List

    Here’s a good reason to plan your next trip to the Bahamas. I had a buddy come to visit me from a distant land who had always wanted to dive, but just never took the plunge.

    We booked a trip and off we went. He had never even really snorkelled, but with in a little they had my buddy confident enough to dive in. We spent the day on two shallow dives and he tells me he will never forget that day.

    Come on down and “dive” in.

    Being bahamian though I’d like to say don’t do the live aboard thing. They are not bahamian and don’t really give you the best dive experience of the Bahamas.

  • Birds of a Feather

    Birds of a Feather

    A Flamingo at Ardastra Gardens Zoo Nassau Bahamas.
    A Flamingo at Ardastra Gardens Zoo Nassau Bahamas.

    “Birds of a feather flock together” is what I have always been told.

    At Ardastra Gardens Zoo you have an opportunity to literally get face to face with the magnificent Flamingo. The Flamingo is definitely the star of the Show at Ardastra Gardens. Twice a day the parade them around the small arena showing off their incredible beauty. Visitors get a chance to take photos in the ring with these gorgeous birds. I ask, Where else can you go to get a pic with live flamingos? One of my favourite photos of my kids is in this little arena with the Flamingos and my two now almost grown kids standing on one foot. Priceless!!! I have not posted that image to save them the embarrassment.

    There are many other indigenous bahamian animals as well as a collection of exotics at the zoo to enjoy. Ardastra is a definite hit with the young ones. You may not want to take the teens there unless they are animal buffs.

    Another rare opportunity at the Ardastra Gardens is the opportunity to meet up close and personal the Bahamian Boa. Opportunities are given for anyone who wishes to have a photo opportunity with a Boa draped over your shoulders. It’s quite an experience as some of these snakes are 40 lbs plus.

    Ardastra is a great little zoo, and in my book worth the trip.

    There is a small concession stand where snacks and drinks can be purchased. The gift shop next to the concession stand is sure to please with gifts not found anywhere else.