Bahamas

The Bahamas' 700 islands attract millions of visitors each year who come to enjoy the white sand beaches, duty-free shopping, fishing and scuba diving excursions, and beautiful lodgings. Families go here for the amusements of Atlantis, Paradise Island, and other large resorts, but this varied island chain also has a variety of activities outside of the hotel zone. Nature lovers may visit the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve on Eleuthera and Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama Island, or relax on one of the country's many beaches or private islands.

History aficionados may also visit the remains and relics from the colonial era, as well as indigenous peoples like the Lucayan Indians. It's no surprise that the Bahamas is a popular holiday location, especially with cruise offers accessible all year.