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When do you think it is a good time to go to the bahamas?

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When do you think it is a good time to go to the bahamas?

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  1. any time is a good time to go to the bahamas, it seems like a nice place.!


  2. i went over spring break and the weather was perfect as well as the water! i love the bahamas!

  3. April, May or June are you best months to travel the Caribbean and Bahamas.

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  4. The best time to visit the Bahamas is from March to July as the weather becomes too hot after July. The calm, relaxing weather of late spring and early summer is ideal for outdoor activities. The period from January to February is chillier.

    Understanding a little more about the advantages and disadvantages of each season of The Bahamas can help travelers make sure they pick the perfect time for their own island vacation.

    The weather in The Bahamas, as in most places in the Caribbean, doesn't vary much from season to season. The difference between average temperatures in the summer and winter is only about ten degrees Fahrenheit, so the high season in The Bahamas is not usually dictated by the weather. Winter in The Bahamas is like the month of May in much of the North American Southeast, with an average temperature hovering around 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius). This makes winter the most popular time to visit, as North Americans escape the freezing temperatures of their home towns.

    Summer brings hotter weather and humidity in The Bahamas, and both summer and fall have a greater chance of rain than other times of year. The hurricane season officially lasts from June 1 to November 30, but that's not cause for panic. More hurricanes hit the U.S. mainland than The Bahamas, and with today's meteorological technology, there should be more than enough warning to take proper precautions.

    The crowds are the most obvious difference between visiting during the tourist season of The Bahamas versus the off-season, but this difference causes more changes than you might initially realize. Whether you consider these differences to be beneficial or not depends largely on your travel perspective.

    The"Season"

    Visiting The Bahamas in the high season of tourism is quite an experience. The islands become a hustling, bustling myriad of vacationers, all reveling in the beautiful weather and the Caribbean experience. Hotels, shops, and restaurants offer their most extensive service with a smile. The crowds can be exciting and exhilarating, but also a little daunting. This is definitely a time for small groups: singles, couples, or groups of friends who can navigate the islands with ease. The dating scene is also more lively in the high season, whereas it might be harder to meet people in the off-season.

    Everything is more competitive in the high season of The Bahamas. Accommodations and flights should be booked at least two or three months in advance, and even earlier during certain times. Reservations are necessary, transportation is stretched thinner, and tours are generally more crowded. This is when the islands make most of their money, so they roll out the red carpet for every guest that arrives.

    The"Off-Season"

    While the high season is exciting, the off-season may be more indicative of the true Caribbean. With diminished crowds, a less-hurried, more quintessentially Caribbean way of life prevails. During the off-season in The Bahamas, midday temperatures may rise to an uncomfortable 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit, but the Atlantic trade winds keep the mornings, afternoons, and evenings extremely pleasant. Hotels and resorts may reduce their services and diminish their staff during the off-season, and some tours or activities may be closed altogether. Hotels also reserve their major repairs or renovations for the off-season, so it's a good idea to call ahead and make sure you won't be staying in the midst of a construction site.

    On the flip side, traveling in the off-season can be much cheaper. Hotels cut their rates from 20 to 60 percent, and tours and shops may cut prices to remain competitive. There is easier access to public transportation, tee times and golf courses, tennis courts, water sports, and other activities. Flights and accommodations are easier to book. You may even be able to walk into a nice restaurant without reservations and be seated. This is a good time for families to travel because it's easier to keep track of children and there are less crowds to fight. The atmosphere is more cosmopolitan in the off-season as well, since a greater percentage of the tourists during this time are European.

    Seasonal Events

    Many people plan their vacation to the Caribbean around a certain event or festival. The high season of The Bahamas is filled with events like the Bimini Big Game All Wahoo Fishing Tournament, the Annual One Bahamas Music & Heritage Festival, and Junkanoo. Junkanoo is a Mardi Gras style festival that begins a few hours before dawn on New Year's Day in which men, women, and children, dressed in elaborate costumes and festive apparel, dance through the streets of Freeport, Nassau, and the Out Islands to celebrate their African heritage with music and dancing. Some towns and resorts hold mini-Junkanoos throughout the year for the enjoyment of travelers.

    In September, visitors can experience the Grand Bahama Junkanoo Carnival. Events such as Independence Week and Emancipation Day also occur in the off-season. Other carnivals, festivals, sailing regattas, holidays, and fishing tournaments take place in The Bahamas throughout the year

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