Matador's Ultimate Guide to The Bahamas

700 islands of everything from plush resorts to pink sand beaches ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Matador's Guide to The Bahamas]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to The Bahamas Hi all, The Bahamas is a dream destination for travelers of all stripes. Whether you’re into diving, pool lounging, or beach trekking, this is a destination that thrives on those who seek nature’s beauty. It’s home to stunning [pink sand beaches]( and some of the world’s best waterslides. But what is often overlooked here is its [incredible food]( and rich culture of family and hospitality. Year-round the Bahamas is an incredible place to visit. This week, Matador explores The Bahamas. [Let’s dive in](. [EXPLORE THE BAHAMAS](  GET INSPIRED [Perfect Bahamas Resorts]( Two Resorts That Make the Perfect Bahamas Vacation Easy, No Matter What You’re Looking For Whether you’re looking to have the ultimate relaxation or get out for some fun in the sun, two resorts make it easy depending on the type of trip you’re looking to take: Sandals Royal Bahamian and Margaritaville Beach Resort. [READ MORE]( [girl going down a slide]( An Inside Look at Baha Mar’s Massive New Water Park, Complete With 24 Slides and a Casino Baha Bay, Baha Mar’s colorful slide palace that opened last summer, is unlike any park a luxury resort has ever seen. Across 15 tropical acres, it has 24 waterslides, a beachy 500,000-gallon wave maker, a lazy river, multiple restaurants, and the Caribbean’s first water park casino. [READ MORE]( [two people in a pool]( 13 of the Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts There are plenty of Caribbean all-inclusive resorts that are made just for grown-ups. From the Dominican Republic to the Bahamas, these are the best all-inclusive Caribbean resorts for adults only where your meals, activities, and peace of mind are all taken care of. [READ MORE](  NATURE + ADVENTURE [Shark with woman in the ocean]( 5 Places Where You Can (Safely) Dive With Great Whites, Hammerheads, and More The idea of getting up close and personal with sharks is so popular that there are plenty of places in the world where if you’ve ever dreamed of swimming with sharks, you can definitely make that a reality. [READ MORE]( [swimming pig]( What You Should Know About the Bahamas’ Swimming Pigs They’ve become a big tourist attraction in the Bahamas. There are many boat tours — which often include other activities like swimming with sting rays and snorkeling — that take visitors to see the pigs. [READ MORE]( [swimming with rays]( The Best Things To Do in the Caribbean’s Most Popular Cruise Ports For those who love it, cruising is the best way to sample a bunch of countries in one vacation, learning a little about a lot of places before returning home. Figuring out what to do in a cruise port is tough, especially when you have limited time. So to help you make the most of your limited time in the lush Caribbean, here’s the best thing to do in each of the region’s most popular ports, with some other stuff to fill out your day. [READ MORE](  FOOD + CULTURE [conch ceviche]( The Best Spots To Enjoy the Bahamas’ Iconic Conch in Every Delicious Preparation The spiral-shaped shells are distinctive and are often transformed into jewelry or souvenirs. Conch dishes represent a significant part of Bahamian culture and cuisine, and are a vital part of the economy. [READ MORE]( [ceviche]( 8 Traditional Bahamian Dishes To Get a Taste of the Islands Some of the most famous dishes are based around conch (pronounced “konk”), which is the chewy, textured meat from a sea snail. But there’s so much more. Give your taste buds a whirl with these traditional dishes featuring conch, rum, and other key ingredients native to the islands. [READ MORE]( [tropical cocktails]( The 5 Best Tropical Caribbean Cocktails Other Than the Piña Colada To get the inside scoop on the tropical cocktails to try that aren’t the piña colada, Matador Network spoke with Sandals Resorts bartenders from all over the Caribbean. Here are five tropical cocktails that will quench your thirst that you can find in the Bahamas, Antigua, Saint Lucia, and more. [READ MORE](  TIPS, ADVICE + DEALS [Florida to Bahamas Ferry]( You Can Take an Easy Day Trip To the Bahamas on This Florida Ferry For a quick trip to Bimini or Grand Bahama from Florida’s Fort Lauderdale (just north of Miami), your best bet is to travel on the Balearia Caribbean ferry. [READ MORE]( [Bahamas Airbnb]( 7 of the Most Breathtaking Airbnbs in the Bahamas To make your Bahamian daydreams a reality, we’ve scouted seven of the most irresistible Airbnb Bahamas rentals across the archipelago, from the capital of Nassau to quiet Eleuthera Island. Take a look, and we dare you not to book. [READ MORE]( [Epic Stays TikTok](  [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Youtube](  [Instagram](  [Tiktok](  [Pinterest]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. Or [unsubscribe from our newsletter.]( We'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2022 Matador Network, All rights reserved. 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