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The Bahamas exists in extremes: travelers come to find both secluded beaches and vibrant parties on the sand; to dive dramatic wrecks and barrier reefs and glide in sailboats across crystal waters; to try a traditional fish fry or savor delicacies from all across the world; to stay in a cozy inn or a flashy new resort. Our travel experts help visitors navigate must-see destinations and tucked-away gems so they can escape the everyday and absorb the region’s diverse culture.

This travel guide includes:

•EXPANDED COVERAGE: The Bahamas are ever-changing, and this edition includes new resorts, restaurants, and attractions, including coverage of the complete renovation of the Coral Towers at Atlantis, Paradise Island, and the exciting new Baha Mar development on New Providence

•SPECIAL FEATURES: Special Fodor's Features throughout the guide illuminate the most distinctive aspects of the Bahamas, including "rake 'n' scrape" music, the famous Junkanoo celebration, and the best snorkeling and dive spots

•INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Each chapter opens with an island orientation map, top reasons to go, and other essential information to help visitors plan their time effectively

•DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Bahamas offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category

•COVERS: Nassau, Freeport, Andros, Bimini, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Great Exuma, the Exuma Cays, Cat Island, and San Salvador

National Geographic's Caribbean Destination Map strikes the perfect balance between map and guidebook and is ideal for a wide range of travelers. The map includes a detailed road network and important travel information including National Parks and protected areas, airports, cruise ports, beaches, historic sites and ruins, and sites for recreation activities including diving, surfing, sailing, and golfing.

The front side of the Caribbean DestinationMap details the eastern Caribbean and includes beautiful photographs and helpful information on each of the island destinations. The Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Virgin Islands, and the islands of the Lesser Antilles are represented. Also included is important cruising information, inset maps of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands and Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the locations of National Parks. The map also covers the pristine coast of Venezuela.

The reverse side of the print map details the western Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Cuba, south Florida, Jamaica, and the northern tip of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. The map features beautiful photographs and information on each location, travel tips, weather information, National Park locations, and a locator map of major embarkation points for Caribbean cruises from the mainland United States. Inset maps for Nassau, Bahamas; George Town, Cayman Islands; Old Havana, Cuba are included.

Every Destination Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of any kind of travel.

Side one has an overview map of the island showing dive and snorkeling sites, beaches, place names, points of interest, lighthouses and golf courses. Points along the Abaco Discovery trail are shown. There are beautiful identification illustrations of more than 100 reef fish, sharks, rays, turtles, whales and dolphins found in the waters surrounding Abaco.

Both sides have detailed insets: Hope Town, Marsh Harbor, Guana Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay and New Plymouth. There are descriptions of settlements, resorts, marinas, ferries and more.