Bahamas A Taste of Paradise

The Bahamas have been a popular destination for those looking to enjoy some fun in the sun. Between the varieties of sandy beaches, long list of attractions, water sports and beautiful weather throughout the year, flight deals to this Caribbean destination are always available. In addition to all these characteristics, the Bahamas also plays host to a wide array of events each year. Ranging from beach parties and music festivals to traditional celebrations and road races, flights to Bahamas are always in demand.

There are twenty-nine islands that make up the nation of the Bahamas. The most visited islands are Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island. Each of these islands offers visitors a taste of paradise and relaxation. When you buy airline tickets to the Bahamas, look into purchasing your flights to the main airports of the Grand Bahama International Airport or the Nassau International Airport. These are the two most accessible airports and usually there are good deals on affordable tickets.

Throughout the year, there are a variety of events that are held on all of the islands. The majority of the entertainment is situated around the two main islands but visitors will find plenty of other things to do no matter where they choose to spend their time. A great event that happens every Saturday is the Bahamian Bay Street Craft Festival. Taking place in downtown Nassau, this market festival promotes authentic Bahamian crafts and goods. There are a good variety of hand-made products ranging from ceramics and straw bags and visitors will be sure to find some great souvenirs to bring back home.

In April, the annual Coconut Festival is held in the town of Freeport on Grand Bahama Island. This family-friendly festival celebrates the versatility of the coconut, serves up various dishes made with coconut and is a celebration of Bahamian culture. The Coconut Festival also features local made crafts and is a great way for visitors to appreciate the unique blended culture of the Bahamians. Shortly after this festival is the Cigar Festival that is held each May in Lucaya. This two-day event features the finest Caribbean cigars and is a very well attended festival with a variety of stalls and demonstrations. Cheap flights to Bahamas at this time could be difficult to come by.

Another popular time to book cheap tickets to Bahamas is during the month of July. The weather is exceptionally warm during this time and one of the most celebrated holidays takes place, Independence Day. The national holiday, which takes place on July 10th each year, is widely celebrated and there are a large variety of events and activities that take place. There is a float parade that takes place on Grand Bahama and the party vibe just goes from there. There are traditional dances, costumes and lots of music.