ADVENTURERS FIND THRILLS IN THE BAHAMAS

There’s a Tropical Adrenaline Rush to Satisfy the Thrill-Seeker in Every Traveler

NASSAU, The Bahamas – May 1, 2008 – Mark Twain said it best when he said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do then by the ones you did do.” From kite surfing to cave diving, The Bahamas is an aquatic paradise offering thrills, chills and unforgettable adventure.

Powerboat Adventures - Exuma Cays

For a one-of-a kind adventure, visitors can board a high-speed powerboat for an exhilarating 55 minute ride from Nassau to the Exuma cays. The super-fast boat slices through clear seas at 40 mph before stopping at Allan’s Cay, home to Bahamian “dragons” up to four feet long. A stop at a private island to snorkel among immaculate reefs, feed sharks and stingrays and enjoy a magnificent nature walk up to the island’s peak makes for a satisfying end to an adventurous day trip. For information, please contact 242.363.1466 or visit www.powerboatadventures.com.

America’s Cup Sailing Adventure - Nassau
Discover the thrill of America’s Cup racing - no experience needed. Adventurers are invited to take the helm, trim the sails and grind the main, all the while soaking up the sun in a sensational, fast-paced yacht racing competition. With boats built for speed, the competition will leave travelers breathless! For information, please contact 242.363.1552 or visit www.sailnassau.com.

Brendal’s Dive Center - Green Turtle Cay
For under-the-sea thrills, explorers will find the ultimate in diving with Brendal’s Dive Center. Swimming through coral catacombs, sand channels or fascinating and historic wrecks, this aquatic journey is second to none. For information, please contact 242.365.4411 or visit www.brendal.com.

Kite Surfing - Exuma
For a heart-pounding ride across the emerald waters of Exuma, kite-surfing allows visitors to harness the power of the wind and experience The Bahamas like never before. Novices and experts alike will get a thrill as they glide, soar and flip over the jewel-toned waters of the Exumas. For information, please contact 242.345.0359 or visit http://exumakitesurfing.com.

Stuart Cove’s - Nassau
Stuart Cove’s Dive Center offers snorkeling, scuba diving and one-person submarines for face-to-face interaction with the undersea creatures of the Caribbean. Colorful adventure awaits on James Bond wrecks and other underwater sites featured in recent movies. Stuart Cove’s also offers shark diving for added thrills. For information, please contact 800.879.9832 or visit www.stuartcove.com.

Life in The Islands Of The Bahamas is as culturally diverse as it is vibrantly beautiful, from the carefree Out Islands to exciting Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island. With world-class diving and fishing, gorgeous turquoise water and miles of picture perfect beaches, the 700 islands of The Bahamas offer visitors the opportunity to do everything or nothing at all. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. To purchase one-of-a-kind items and mementos from The Bahamas, visit www.eshopbahamas.com.