Off the east coast of Florida lies one of the most amazing coral reefs. It is called the Islands of the Bahamas. Few visitors looking at the white sand beaches and crystal blue water pause to consider how they came to be. Lying only feet above sea level, they are mostly comprised of raised coral reefs and the sediment that collected on them.
Although people now inhabit the coral-reefs-turned-islands, living coral goes on growing beneath the sea. Amazing tropical under-sea sights are available to visitors to almost any island in the chain. Adding to the intrigue is the presence in several places of sea turtles, schools of friendly dolphins and even migrating whales. It is truly a snorkeling and scuba diving paradise.
Its friendly, English-speaking people, and proximity to the US make the Bahamas an inviting visit. But before you book a flight, here are some tips to make your trip run smoothly.
1. Bring your passport. The Bahamas is an independent country. A US government authorized document is necessary if you wish to return to the US.
2. Pick a good time of year. The sea is gorgeous any time of year, at least when there isn’t a hurricane around. May is often considered an off-peak month when fewer tourists will be crowding the beaches and reefs.
3. Get to know the locals. Bahamians are a gregarious and hardy bunch, well worth knowing. Since few things grow on sandy beaches, they live mainly on imports and food gathered from the sea. Not all of the local dishes are as hard to stomach as Conch, one of their delicacies.
4. Get in the water, but don’t touch. With water so clear you can see the bottom 12 feet down, it is tempting to watch from the boat.
But so many things are better seen under the sea. Most sea creatures, even sharks, are shy and won’t bother you if you don’t bother them.
5. Get travel insurance that covers your activities. Sickness and injury can occur at any time. The Bahamas is well equipped, but should something serious happen, you may need to be evacuated to the US. This is a costly procedure running into thousands of dollars even from a vacation spot as close as the Bahamas. Travel insurance for scuba divers needs to have that activity specifically included. Insurance plans do have sports riders. Make sure you speak with a reputable insurance broker.
With a little planning, you will have many stories to tell when you return from discovering the living coral reefs of the Bahamas.
Miriam is a sometime world traveler who was a customer service representative for a major insurance company and now writes articles for Good Neighbor Insurance. Check out insurance with sports rider coverage as well as international extreme sports insurance.
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