This guide looks at the Bahamas - beaches, fertile seas, an archipelago of 700 islands - only 30 minutes' flight from Miami, Florida. Over the years a steady stream of royalty, rock stars and millionaires have headed for the Bahamas. Colonial style and modern chic co-exist in the capital city of Nassau and neighbrouing Paradise Island. Part of the Inside Pocket Guides series, this book details do-it-yourself itineraries, including all-day tours, half-day tours and short excursions. Hotels, restaurants and shops and supplies are also provided, with practical information on how to get there, when to go, what clothes to take, what visas to obtain and what to do in an emergency.