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The Bahamas A Pirate Fan s Perfect Travel Destination
he Bahamas is a magical visitors to the Bahamian islands.
string of 700 islands in 1680 to 1730 was the golden age
the middle of the Caribbean for Bahamian pirates. These
that has been a popular tourist islands made an ideal home base
destination for decades, says AMT for pirates because of the
American Express Travel. numerous islands and islets.
The Bahamas is a world-renowned These were great places to hide
travel destination with a rich their renegade ships and stolen
history. In 1492, Christopher treasure. The islands were also
Columbus made his first landfall close to well-traveled trading
on the island of San Salvador in routes, creating the perfect
the eastern Bahamas. Columbus opportunity to plunder merchant
commented on the shallow water of ships.
the sea surrounding the islands,
calling the water "baja mar". It The battles fought between
is from these words that the name pirates, merchants and other
“Bahama” came. Since the Bahamas authorities often caused may
islands are located close to casualties, especially ships.
Florida they caught the attention These ships often sank off the
of explorers, settlers, invaders coast of the Bahamas, laden with
and traders. gold, silver, and other
antiquities. Spanish galleons
Pirate History in the were easy prey for pirates. These
Bahamas ships carried stolen riches from
the native peoples of South and
One of the most interesting Central America. Pirates would
things about the Bahamas is its hide this treasure in the
history with pirates. Black numerous limestone caves dotting
Beard, Calico Jack and Captain the Bahamas or bury it somewhere
Henry Morgan himself were known on the miles of beaches.
Modern Day Fun, Rest and
Rumors of treasure still hidden Relaxation
in the Bahamas exist today.
Pirate William Catt is supposed The Bahamas of today is still
to have buried loot on his full of adventure and excitement.
namesake, Cat Island. Sir Henry The islands of the Bahamas are
Morgan, who preferred the island some of the most popular
of Andros, is said to have buried locations for travelers in the
treasure throughout the many world. A big draw to most
islands. Where rumors may be Caribbean tourists, the Bahamas
false, the Bahamas certainly cater to travelers on a moderate
offers a mystique that encourages to high-end budget. American
its visitors to indulge in Express Travel offers a
opportunities for adventure and number of moderate and high-end
seclusion. American Express accommodations that give the best
Vacations is beginning to offer value for your money. There are
special tours for travelers no accommodations such as hostels
interested in highlighting famous because the focus of the island
pirate sites all over the islands is a luxury experience. But
of the Bahamas. travel to the Bahamas is on most
world traveler’s to see list.
About the Author:
Virginia Morgan writes tourism and travel articles for AMT American Express Travel, The Internet’s premier resource for American Express Vacations. Serving customers online since 1996.
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