Warm Up Your Winter Holidays 2010 in Bahamas
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Loads of sunshine glittering from the smooth scales of parrotfish in crystal clear waters as you cruise along the gorgeous coastline of Bahamas. From something as tranquil as that to as deadly as sharing the space with a shark while diving – Bahamas holidays are full of life! In fact, sheer excitement is in store for you if you choose to spend your 2010 winter holidays amidst the paradisiacal beauty of the Caribbean islands of Bahamas, amidst powdery blue-green waters leaving behind the deep raging Atlantic Ocean behind.
The term Bahamas comes from the Spanish phrase “baja mar” which stands for “shallow sea”. Indeed the name rings true with miles of white sandy banks stretching way into the waters making the shores ideal for swimming and a host of water activities quite safely. Diving in Bahamas is just like being part of a huge aquarium with rays, dolphins and tropical fish swimming around you fearlessly.
The southern side of Bahamian islands are washed by the gentle waves of Abaco Sea while the north-eastern shores face the ravages of Atlantic Ocean. No doubt the Abaco Sea is perfect for sailing, surfing, diving and fishing. The underwater reefs are teeming with marine life complemented by shoals of dolphins, whales, sharks and the quiet loggerhead turtles. The sight is one of the few things you’d remember about the year 2010 for ever afterwards.
Abaco is perfect for family holidays in 2010 with emphasis on sailing rather than partying. While idling away time in your Bahamas holiday 2010, also make it a point to visit the boatbuilding settlement at Man-O-War. The traditional slow pace of life here would surely take your heart away. The settlers are quite religious and you’d soon realize the fact that alcohol is banned here. The small community has three churches which are regularly thronged by the locals.
The picture-perfect settlement at Hope Town is a feast for the eyes with its rows of pastel-shaded houses each framed with its own picket fence. This town is also a gourmet’s delight with fresh seafood delicacies, and mouth-watering desserts such as sticky banana bread and lime pie on offer. With so much on offer, your holiday 2010 would indeed get fairy-tale airs at Bahamas.
The candy-striped lighthouse at Elbow Reef is another place to check out during Bahamas holidays in 2010. The old lighthouse has been standing tall since 1863 when it was built by the British Imperial Lighthouse Service. The paraffin-fuelled flame beams for 20 miles all around the tower and is one of the only three functional hand-wound beacons in the world today. The panoramic views across the Abaco Sea are simply breathtaking.
So what are you waiting for? Book your 2010 winter holidays to Bahamas with Zip Holidays and rest assured of a beautiful time with nature at its best!
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