Bahamas

The third-largest barrier reef in the world, running along the eastern edge of Andros Island and the Tongue of the Ocean, with pristine coral formations, dramatic drop-offs and exceptional marine biodiversity.

A massive resort-casino-aquarium complex on Paradise Island, famous for its marine habitats, water slides, the Power Station waterscape and the iconic high-rise towers visible from Nassau harbour.

A world-famous vertical blue hole on Long Island's west coast, 202 metres deep, with an underwater cave system; site of multiple freediving world records and a unique halocline where fresh and salt water meet.

An incomplete British colonial fortress on Nassau's western harbour, built in 1787 with tunnels, a water moat and 42 cannons; offers panoramic views of the Nassau waterfront.

The capital city of The Bahamas, on New Providence Island, blending British colonial architecture with a vibrant waterfront, Junkanoo festivals and Caribbean energy.

A uninhabited cay in the Exuma Cays Chain where a herd of feral pigs live freely on the beach and swim out to greet arriving boats, creating one of the Caribbean's most unusual wildlife encounters.