Family holidays with children in Bahamas - attractions and entertainment

When heading to the Bahamas, it would be a mistake not to take kids with you because it is an ideal destination for active recreation and entertainment. The islands have everything that kids want: sunny weather, clean sand, warm water, delicious fruit, unusual nature, friendly local people, and a chance to run and play as much as they want. In the Bahamas, it is easy to organize a cultural and entertainment program for young tourists. Funny games in aqua parks’ swimming pools, numerous attractions, acquaintance with the history and culture of the country in museums, swimming in the ocean, games in sand, and an opportunity to see such animals as dolphins, pigs, and turtles – all these activities will certainly make children happy and enjoy their holiday.

In Nassau, tourists can visit Aquaventure, a popular aqua park that is present in the list of the top 10 aqua parks in the world. Here, tourists will find swimming pools for the whole family, for adults and children, a slow and a fast rivers, a lagoon with sharks, and many interesting water slides including the extreme 35-meter ones. Visitors can rent private cabanas that are perfect for relaxation. Not far from the park, there are four gorgeous beaches with white sand. There are many interesting activities close to the park. For example, children aged 3 and older can attend interesting master classes in the aqua park that include toy making, fish watching, turtle feeding, and many other exciting activities. There is a cinema that screens the latest films for the whole family.

Pirate's Cove in Freeport is a fantastic amusement park that is dedicated to pirates. In this park, visitors can not only swim but also try zip-lining, kayaking, waterskiing, playing volleyball in a gorgeous beach, and even try yachting. Fun Galaxy Amusement Park in the capital is a true entertainment center for the whole family that has merry-go-rounds, a train, basketball court, bowling, and even motocross. Having played in the park, tourists can take a stroll to Fort Charlotte, an ancient building that still has original cannons and gloomy underground tunnels. After such a walk, it is incredibly pleasant to return back to the surface and enjoy the warm sun and magnificent views of the coastline. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

For parents, it is very interesting to take their kids to Junkanoo World in Nassau. It is a museum and an entertainment center where children will never feel bored. Upon entering the center, everyone gets a drum, and visitors are welcome to play drums as much as they want. This is a colorful venue that cherishes local carnival culture. A large collection of costumes, many of which are available for fitting, an interesting history of parades, and an opportunity to make some noise will certainly make children happy. Everyone who has never visited Junkanoo Carnival simply cannot fail to visit this wonderful museum. Another popular museum in the capital, Nassau Pirates, offers its visitors to indulge into the world of pirates of the 16th century. Visitors can hear a wash of the waves and voices of pirates. An interesting interactive exhibition tells a lot of interesting information about pirates, their lives, and battles. Flags and weapons, ships and actors dressed as pirates make a visit to this museum truly unforgettable.

Eleuthera is a gorgeous island and a fantastic place where adults and children have an opportunity to get acquainted with the world of turtles. The island is the location of Edwin's Turtle Lake Marine Reserve where visitors can make a refreshing canoe ride in a lake and watch giant turtles, exotic birds and fish. Clean water of the lake, mangrove bushes, and many animals of different species that do not pay much attention to people – all these make a visit to the marine reserve really enjoyable. In Exuma, travelers can visit one more marine reserve that was founded at the end of the 50s of the previous century. This is a place where all creatures that live in water and on earth feel absolutely safe because of hunting and fishing ban. Charming nature of the region is nothing but magnetizing. Visitors can see iguanas, exotic birds, and animals. It is also possible to try diving or simply swim. When relaxing here, tourists can also see a truly charming picture – pigs swimming together with suckling pigs.

When choosing a place to relax with kids, consider visiting Cat Island famous for its natural landmarks. It has nearly pristine beaches. The island is endless raw of clean shores, silent valleys, and hills. Needless to say, it is a truly enchanting view. Cheerful locals do their best to save the island’s nature, and travelers should not forget about that. Cat Island has an interesting history. It was named after a fearless pirate. Nowadays, tourists enjoy taking strolls on the island, try kayaking, and bird watching. Small and charming Stocking Island has always attracted travelers not only with its beautiful nature, Elizabeth Haven, and striking views of the Atlantic but also with an opportunity to rent a boat, feed stingrays, and play volleyball.

Museum and Library of Long Island is a chance to see local history through ruins and surviving buildings, whole settlements and churches. Inside houses, there are items that locals used centuries ago. Guests quickly forget that they live in the 21st century, and only ruins remind them that this is the past that is gone forever but that is recreated in these buildings. Princess Street Gallery is located in Dunmore Town. It is an interesting art gallery that exhibits paintings of Bahamian artists that create their works in different styles. Princess Street Gallery regularly organizes various cultural events and exhibitions. All art connoisseurs and everyone who likes drawing will find it very interesting to visit this gallery.