By Susan Maphis
Bahama Vacations With Kids
The Bahama Islands are a fantastic vacation spot for families with children. Although many people think of the Bahamas as a couples spot, there are many things for children to do to keep them busy and happily entertained. Witnessing a different lifestyle and culture and trying new foods all are part of the vacation experience, and it makes for a great learning adventure for the kids.
Accommodations: Paradise Island Harbour Resort
Paradise Island Harbour Resort
If you're looking for family-friendly, all-inclusive accommodations, Paradise Island Harbour resort can't be beat. With 246 rooms and activities for adults and children, everyone is kept happy. Kids can participate in water activities in a safe, snorkeling lagoon; the resort's Camp Paradise Kids Club, which offers arts and crafts, nature walks, and more; and a children's video arcade. Adults will enjoy the nightlife and entertainment, as well as the savings with the all-inclusive rate, averaging about $500 per night in the summer season and $350 per night during the winter months.
Paradise Island Harbour Resort
Harbor Drive
Paradise Island
Nassau, Bahamas
(888) 645-5550
www.paradiseislandbahama.com/
Activities: Pirates of Nassau Museum
Pirates of Nassau Museum
For a truly different vacation activity, take your kids to Pirates of Nassau. This interactive museum spreads over three buildings, all 100 to 200 years old. A highlight of the museum is its walk-through realistic reproduction of the Revenge pirate ship. Plan to spend 40 minutes to an hour at Pirates of Nassau. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids ages 3 to 18.
Pirates of Nassau Museum
Marlborough and George Streets, Nassau
New Providence Island, Bahamas
(242) 356-3759
www.pirates-of-nassau.com/museum.htm
Activities: Dolphin Encounters at Blue Lagoon Island
Dolphin Encounters, Blue Lagoon Island
Imagine swimming with the dolphins. That's exactly what you'll experience at Dolphin Encounters on Blue Lagoon Island. All ages may swim with dolphins here. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed. Adults pay $50, while kids pay $35 for this exciting activity.
Dolphin Encounters
Blue Lagoon Island
Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
(866) 918-9932
www.dolphinencounters.com/island-all.php
About the Author:
Susan Maphis has been a freelance writer for more than 20 years. She specializes in travel, parenting and education, among other subjects. Her work has been published on various sites, including Upscalebaby.com, Freshtrends.com, XYZMedia.net, IndustrialQuill.com, Beachvacationstoday.com and Overstat.com. Maphis holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from West Chester University.
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