Grand Bahama vacations offer the ultimate getaway in paradise

What will happen on your ideal vacation? Will you spend the day relaxing on a remote beach? Fishing? Or maybe swimming with the dolphins, then enjoying a candlelight dinner before heading to the casino to try your luck at the roulette wheel?

Grand Bahama vacations offer it all; and it's easier to get to this island paradise than you may think. Grand Bahama, which is the northernmost island in the chain, is located just 50 miles east of Palm Beach, Florida.

Most people fly to their Grand Bahama vacations. American and Bahamas Air fly direct from Miami; Gulfstream Continental flies direct from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach; Air Tran from Atlanta and Baltimore; Delta from Atlanta.

Those who feel like getting there is half the fun may want to take one of the many cruises offered daily. Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean International and Carnival are among the many companies that travel to and from Grand Bahama Island daily, departing from several ports in Florida, as well as from New Orleans; Galveston, Texas and several cities up and down the East Coast of the United States.

The great thing about cruises is they are all inclusive. Food, beverages, activities and accommodations are all included in the price of a ticket. Book your cruise through Travelocity.com and you'll find rates as low as $65 per night per person.

If you're not interested in taking a cruise but still want to get to Grand Bahama by boat, there are several charter companies in Florida that offer day trips, week-long fishing trips, scuba diving tours and more.

By the way, you'll need a passport to get in and out of the country. Because so many people apply for them during the summer months, it is a good idea to apply for one as soon as you make the decision to travel abroad. It can take a month or more to get a passport processed.

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