Bahamas
Aruba
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SIZE: 19.6 miles x 6 miles CURRENCY: Aruban fl orin; US dollars are widely accepted POPULATION: 103,065 (2009) MAIN CITY: Oranjestad LOCAL BEER: Balashi DISH OF THE DAY: Keshi Yema, chicken with Gouda cheese, raisins, cashews and olives
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What’s hot! The idyllic seven-mile strip of Eagle Beach and Palm Beach was voted No. 3 ‘Best Beach in the World’ ISLAND HIGHLIGHT
Aruba is so famous for its exotic beaches that most people are surprised to discover a dry, desert-like interior with cacti, rock bridges and even a natural pool!
fi rm favourite with celebrities for years, the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is now capturing the imagination of UK travellers too. White sand beaches, turquoise crystal waters and breathtaking sunsets offer the picture perfect setting for a dream holiday. It is summer every day of the year in Aruba. Situated less than 20 miles off the coast of South America and just outside the hurricane belt, Aruba is blessed with a gentle breeze, bathed in year-round sunshine and temperatures averaging a
Caribbean Challenge: Tee off at one of the Caribbean’s best courses with stunning sea views. The Tierra del Sol Golf Club is on Aruba’s scenic NW point and the island’s only 18- hole championship golf course.
glorious 28°C (82°F). The sun-drenched island boasts
unique contrasts, from miles of idyllic beaches to secluded coves, and from distinctive colonial architecture to vibrant nightlife and a wide range of indulgent spa treatments. Snorkel, sail or dive to discover
a colourful underwater world of shipwrecks and exotic marine life; head off the beaten track to
explore wind-blown sand dunes; or go horse riding at sunset. Food is simply exquisite on the island, blending Aruba’s exciting culinary traditions with the richly varied fl avours of international cuisine – while the island’s accommodation is of high standards, with luxury independent properties alongside some of the world’s most trusted global hotel brands.
INSIDER TIP “A trek through the arid landscape of the Arikok National Park, culminating in a 600-step climb to the island’s Hooiberg peak, is the perfect opportunity to take in the stunning views of Venezuela and the surrounding scorched lunar landscape!”
Caprice Bourret, model and entrepreneur
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ISLAND HIGHLIGHT Each island has its own beachside ‘Fish Fry’, some every night others weekly, offering visitors and locals alike the very freshest fi sh and perfect local cuisine experience.
Which fictional Pirate of the Caribbean has his own Bahamian island reality?
INSIDER TIP “When a person goes to The Bahamas they have one thing in mind and that is to be taken care of and treated wonderfully. The Bahamians treat you wonderfully, you are a KING, you are a Queen, a PRINCESS - they MUST take care of you the world over, and the reason you go back to a certain place is because we are taken care of. So I make my home in The Bahamas, I go there to be taken care of.”
Actor Sir Sydney Poitier from The Bahamas Weekly
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www.bahamas.co.uk What’s hot! Roll in Paradise - riding your personal X2 Segway on a trip from Nassau
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SIZE: 5,382 square miles of land in 1,700 miles of ocean CURRENCY: Bahamian dollar (B$) on par with the US dollar POPULATION: 353,658 MAIN CITY: Nassau LOCAL BEER: Kalik and Sands DISH OF THE DAY: Grouper, peas ‘n’ rice with coleslaw
ess than an hour’s fl ight from Miami or nine hours direct from London takes you into Nassau, and Paradise Island, the most popular of the 16 main Islands of The Bahamas. Nassau, the bustling capital of
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The Bahamas, boasts duty-free shopping, myriad restaurants and bars that pulsate with a Bahamian beat. Hand-crafted souvenirs jostle for prominence in the colourful displays of the Straw Market while designer boutiques and jewellery stores line Bay Street. Take a day out by inter-island
plane or ferry to one of the less developed Out Islands for a real taste of laid-back Bahamian life; a fast ferry to Harbour Island brings you to the famous pink sand beach, so beloved by international photographers, celebrities and fi lmmakers. Water sports abound from
snorkelling to wreck diving, and on Nassau, Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island you could
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even kiss a dolphin or sea lion or test your nerve with a shark dive. For a real James Bond experience race through the waves of crystal clear aquamarine water on a Powerboat Adventure down to the Exuma Cays. On every island, a Fish fry offers
cracked conch, fresh grouper or chicken souse, accompanied by peas ‘n’ rice and coleslaw and washed down with a cold beer.
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