The great thing about the Bahamas is the incredible variety; with 700 different islands and cays, there’s a world of discovery out there and kids will love exploring all the different beaches. From dreamy white sand beaches and mesmerising pink sand beaches that light up in the sunset to rocky coves and coral-speckled cays, families will never run out of beaches to check out. In addition to the endless stretches of sand sea, the Bahamas is well known for its family-friendly activities and many attractions geared towards children. Don’t miss Paradise Island’s waterparks, the Ardastra Gardens and Zoo, sightseeing at Fort Fincastle, the Pirates of Nassau Museum, lighthouses at Elbow Cay, and the ever popular Aquaventure Water Park at Atlantis. Other incredible family activities include swimming with dolphins, snorkelling and sea lion encounters.

Bahamian cuisine is never bland; if you love spice and seasoning, the food of the Bahamas will be extremely pleasing to your palate. Locals like to believe that they work with flavours better than any other Caribbean island and you will find well-spiced meats and fish produce featuring on all restaurant menus. Dishes you have to try include Cracked Conch or Conch Salad, Rock Lobsters, Bahamian Stew Fish, Johnnycakes (similar to American cornbread), Pigeon Peas and Rice, Baked Crab, Souse (meat stew) and Guava Duff (a guava pastry dish). When it comes to side dishes, the Bahamas share a lot of similarities to that of Southern United States so you will come across sides such as macaroni and cheese, potato and sweet potato plus something called Grits which is made from boiling ground corn.

Rum is of course a staple spirit here in the Bahamas but if you want try the real taste of the island, order a Yellow Bird cocktail – a local favourite consisting of orange juice, pineapple juice, rum, Galliano, apricot brandy and banana liqueur.

The Bahamas has a distinctive culture which has been cultivated from generations and generations of mixing African, British colonial and American customs and traditions into a big melting pot. Today, the people of the Bahamas express their unique culture through festivals, carnivals and music, with the Junkanoo street parade being one of the biggest contributors of cultural celebration and symbolism. The proud Bahamians also share their culture with others through their love of great food and their passion for hosting amazing feasts. Bahamians as people love meeting new friends from around the world. They are an open, kind and welcoming community and they are considered be very easy-going people with a dedication to offering great hospitality to their guests.