Bahamas Insight Guide

Maps: The Bahamas; Central Nassau; Greater Nassau; New Providence; Paradise Island; Freeport and Lucaya; Grand Bahama; Bimini Islands; Berry Islands; The Abacos; Eleuthera, Harbour Island and Spanish Wells; Cat Island and San Salavador Island; Andros; The Exumas; Long Island and Rum Cay; Acklins Island and Crooked Island; Introduction; A wondrous Place. History: Chronology; The Peaceful Lucayans; Discovery and Exploration; Pirates and Lord; Proprietors; Rule Britannia!; Boom and Bust; Rumrunners and Bootleggers; The Road to Independence; A New Nation. Essay Features: The Bahamians; Obeah, Superstition; and Folklore; Bahamian Beats; Luxurious Lifestyles; The Underwater Bahamas. Places: Introduction; New Providence Island Introduction; Nassau; New Providence; Paradise Island; Grand Bahama Island Introduction; Freeport; Grand Bahama; The Out Islands; The Bimini Islands; The Berry Islands; The Abacos; Eleuthera, Harbour Island; and Spanish Wells; Cat Island; San Salvador; Andros; The Exumas; Long Island; The Southern Islands. Photo Features: Admiral of the Ocean Seas; Painter's painting; Androsia. Travel Tips: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Culture; Attractions; Wildlife Parks; City Gardens; Festivals; Shopping; Spectator Sports; Participant Sports; Golf; Diving; Further Reading; Language; Other Insight Guides.