IT’S BETTER IN THE BAHAMAS

BIMINI, "THE ROAD TO BIMINI"

BY CLAY LARROY

Across the America many couples are having wonderful wedding after months of planning. The bride and groom will need a honeymoon to rest and recuperate.  Vacations are so important, as it gives us a way to connect with each other in a stress free relaxed environment. Couples that take vacations together build memories that will last a lifetime. Couples vacations and travel can be a most rewarding experience especially in the Caribbean. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

BIMINI

Located just 50 miles off Florida’s coast, Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, boasting miles of pristine beaches. Known as Ernest Hemingway’s favorite escape, Bimini is historically significant. Visitors from around the world enjoy its historical complexity and renowned past, including Bimini Road, which some believe is a remnant of the legendary Lost City of Atlantis.

Bimini consists of two main islands—North Bimini Island and South Bimini Island—and numerous cays. The history of Bimini is as fascinating as the islands themselves. Just 50 miles from the United States, they served as a convenient offshore speakeasy and liquor store during prohibition. Rumrunners used to store their stash on the nearby shores. And speaking of rum, Ernest Hemingway called Bimini his summer home. Jimmy Buffett spent time here while writing his book, and Martin Luther King, Jr. even composed parts of his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech while sailing with local boat builder, Ansil, who still lives on the islands today.

The Beaches of Bimini, The Bahamas

Bimini Bay Beach

This length of this beach resort property runs along the Atlantic Ocean, so there are plenty white sandy beaches for guests to enjoy.

Radio Beach, Blister Beach, Spook Hill

Most of Bimini's beaches are found on the west side of North Bimini, the most popular of which is this long stretch of three contiguous beaches in Alice Town.

Porgy Bay Beach

Located just north of Bimini Bay Resort in Bailey Town is this small, but quaint beach.

Tiki Hut Beach

A very popular beach in South Bimini, this lovely 2-mile strip of white sand lines the west shore. The beach is backed by a beautiful stretch of vegetation, including thatch palm, sisal and blooming flowers.

Other Bimini Beaches

Harder to reach than the beaches on mainland North or South Bimini, the beaches on the Cays to the south are the choice if you are looking for the best beaches. Chances are you’ll have a secluded beach all to your own. The cays (pronounced “keys”) of South Bimini include Turtle Rocks, Piquet Rocks, Holm Cay, North Cat Cay, South Cat Cay, and Ocean Cay.

REFERENCE SITES

http://www.bahamas.com/islands/bimini

http://www.myoutislands.com/bahamas-resorts/photo-gallery.cfm

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