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Inside Fort Charlotte the Bahamas Largest Colonial Fortress

The first cannon blast echoes across the Nassau skyline, and for a second, it’s easy to imagine redcoats scrambling along the ramparts. Fort Charlotte is the largest of the Nassau forts, covering 100 acres, and it remains one of the best preserved colonial fortifications in the Bahamas. This guide covers what to see inside the fortress, how the reenactments work, and practical tips for visiting with family. Fort Charlotte is the largest of the Nassau forts, covering 100 acres — one of the best preserved colonial fortifications in the Bahamas. Emily’s Take Fort Charlotte offers a solid half-day outing

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Chasing the Bahamas Best Spots for Wreck Photography

The Tears of Allah sits upright on a sandy slope off New Providence, its hull wrapped in soft corals and schools of blue tangs. It was a 27-metre cargo ship confiscated for drug running, then intentionally sunk for the 1983 James Bond film Never Say Never Again. For anyone chasing wreck photography in the Bahamas, that blend of illicit history and Hollywood staging is hard to beat. Visibility around most Bahamian wrecks often exceeds 100 feet, with water temperatures ranging from 75–85°F year-round. This article rounds up four of the best wreck sites in the Bahamas for underwater photography

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How to Try Coconut Husking and Palm Weaving on a Beach Day

You’re sitting on a stretch of sand, waves rolling in, and you’ve got a coconut in one hand and a palm frond in the other. Coconut husking takes about 5–10 minutes, and a basic palm weave can be finished in 10–20 minutes. This article walks through how to try both on a laid-back beach day, with tips on gear, safety, and what to watch out for. It’s a low-cost, hands-on way to create something simple and pass the time by the sea. Coconut husking takes about 5–10 minutes; a basic palm weave can be finished in 10–20 minutes. Emily’s

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A Guide to Renting Your Own Boat and Exploring the Exumas Solo

The turquoise water around the Exumas looks almost painted on, with sandbars appearing and disappearing with the tide and tiny cays dotting the horizon. Renting your own boat is the only way to experience it on your terms, whether you want to spend an hour at a single sandbar or hop between five different cays in one afternoon. This guide covers the three rental styles available, what you’ll actually pay, which safety habits matter most, and how to plan a route that works for first-time boaters and experienced captains alike. Renting a boat in the Exumas puts you in

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How to Try Free Range Chicken Farming Tours in the Out Islands

When I told Michael and the kids we’d be swapping a beach morning for a chicken farm, Lily looked at me sideways. “Are we collecting eggs for breakfast?” she asked. Ethan was more interested in whether there were pigs. Turns out, there were. Berkshire Farms on Grand Bahama runs interactive, educational tours that cost $10.50 for adults and $6.50 per child — a refreshingly affordable way to spend an hour off the beaten path. This article walks through how to book, what to expect, and a few practical tips that made the visit work for our family. Berkshire Farms

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A Guide to the Bahamas Best Spots for Beach Yoga

Sunrise over Cable Beach, the water barely lapping at the sand, and a dozen yoga mats spaced out along the shoreline — that was my first real taste of beach yoga in the Bahamas. The Baha Mar megaresort runs daily instructor-led beachfront yoga and a signature Flamingo Yoga session, but it’s far from the only option. This guide covers five of the best spots across the islands where you can roll out a mat with sand between your toes, whether you’re a resort guest or traveling independently. I’ve focused on places that combine genuine yoga programming with easy beach

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A Guide to Booking a Private Fishing Guide in the Out Islands

You’ve seen the photos — a shimmering flat, a tail breaking the surface, a cold Kalik waiting on the boat. Booking a private fishing guide in the Out Islands is the best way to tap into that scene, but with more than 56 charters in the Bahamas alone, the hard part is picking the right one for your group. This guide covers what to look for in a guide, how much you’ll really pay, and the practical steps to lock in a trip that works for your family or crew — whether you’re after bonefish on the flats or

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Chasing Rare Orchids on a Bahamian Nature Walk

The quiet at Rand Nature Centre settles in the moment you step out of the car. Under the pine canopy, the air is cooler, and the only sound is the rustle of fronds in the breeze. It’s a different side of the Bahamas — one that has nothing to do with turquoise water or sandy beaches. This article covers what to expect on a self-guided nature walk at the Rand Nature Centre in Freeport, with a focus on the wild orchids that grow along the trail. It’s written for travellers who want a slow, low-cost morning that still delivers

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How to Spend a Day Racing Sailboats with Locals

On a warm April morning in 1954, the first official regatta in the Bahamas kicked off in Elizabeth Harbour — a race that turned a handful of surplus vessels into a national sport. Today, more than twenty regattas run across the islands each year, from the National Family Island Regatta in George Town to the Long Island Regatta in Salt Pond. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to crew on a local sloop or just soak in the energy from a shoreline bar, this guide covers how to spend a day racing (and celebrating) with Bahamians at

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A Guide to Visiting a Working Bahamian Salt Pond

Salt Pond, a settlement of fewer than one hundred residents on Long Island’s eastern shore, takes its name from the shallow pans that once supported a thriving salt industry. The ponds are still there, edged by white crust and frequented by wading birds, and they offer a rare window into a trade that shaped the Bahamas for centuries. This guide covers what to expect when you visit the historic salt ponds, the annual regatta that brings the community to life, and the practical details that make an out-island trip work for families and solo travellers alike. Historic salt ponds,

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