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Why the Bahamas is an Economical Travel Option
Is the economy taking its toll on you? Are you now forced to do the work of many since your company has now downsized? Are you looking for a warm retreat that will not break the bank? This is the best time to visit the Bahamas in recent memory for a Caribbean Island vacation.
For you Bahamas vacation you will not require a passport at the Bahamas is a group of 700 islands located just 50 miles off the state of Florida – but a world away in terms of climate an culture. There’s nothing like the Caribbean islands of the Bahamas. In the Bahamas you will experience warm breezes and tropical beaches that will make your worries melt away. After a few days on one of the islands of the Bahamas you’ll come back refreshed and ready to go.
Air Carriers are now running promotions that offer deals at near historic lows, which is making now a great time to make your escape. In addition, there are many activity deals once you make your way to the Bahamas. Everything from Shark Diving with Stuart Core or enjoying an outer island excursion to Abaco can now be enjoyed at a rate that will be easy on your pocket book. When you make travel arrangements, check all the major travel sites which offer deals and all the carriers and activity providers.
Great deals can also be found on tropical vacations if you have the ability to leave home quickly when an opportunity arises. You can call any of the major cruise and hotels operators for last minute deals.Another great money saving idea is to try and get off the beaten path when traveling to the Caribbean. With more than 700 tropical islands in the Bahamas, you don’t have to go to Nassau with everyone on the plant. Research some of the smaller islands where you’ll find smaller boutique hotels that will be void of crowds. For more Bahama vacation ideas please visit the Bahama Vacation resource section of our website. There has never been a more economical time to start planning your Caribbean getaway so you best get started now. There may never be another time where travel to the Caribbean is so affordable.
Chris Johnson is one of the staff writers for http://www.warmislands.com and is considered to be one of the World’s leading authorities on Caribbean Vacations.
Bahamas Weather – Best and Worst Months to Go
Heavy rain on certain months doesn’t stop Caribbean vacationers from flocking to the Bahamas. The islands are the most popular tourist destination in the region – mainly because of the large number of cruise visits embarking from various U.S. ports along the Gulf of Mexico and the east coast.
The islands are close and convenient for anyone visiting from the U.S. because they lie just off the coast of Florida. Some vacationers reach the islands by boat from Florida. The Bahamas technically are not part of the Caribbean, but they often are listed as a Caribbean vacation spot because they have much in common with other destinations.
Average Weather
The Bahamas are cooler and receive more rain than most other places in the region.
The average monthly high temperature is about 84 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The average monthly low temperature is 69.5 degrees. Temperatures are among the lowest in the region in part because the Bahamas lie north of all other Caribbean destinations.
The average monthly rainfall is among the highest at 4.6 inches a month. The average monthly rain days is nearly 12 per month, also among the highest.
Best and Worst Months
The average monthly high temperatures peak at about 89 degrees from July through September and bottom at less than 80 degrees from December through March.
Rain averages about 7.4 inches a month from June through October with a yearly high of 9.3 inches and 19 rain days in August. Rainfall is only 1.9 inches a month from December through March.
Anyone planning to visit the Bahamas who wants to enjoy ocean swimming will want to avoid December through March because of cool weather. Visitors also should avoid June through October – and especially June and August – because of rain. The best weather months to visit are April, May and November.
For more information, go to this Bahamas vacation guide for travel tips, weather forecasts and current conditions.
Scott Bateman is a professional journalist with 29 years of experience as a reporter, editor and online publisher. For vacation planning tips about the Bahamas, go to his Caribbean travel guide at http://www.Caribeez.com.
