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| Nassau, Bahamas |
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Nassau is the capital, as well as the largest city, of the islands of the Bahamas. It is located on New Providence Island, and features a bustling seaport and harbor and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Christopher Columbus and his crew first sailed into the area in 1492, when the islands of the region were inhabited by Arawak Indians. The British fleets first came to Nassau in the middle of the 17th century and named it Charles Towne. It was later given the name Nassau after William III of Orange-Nassau (a King of England) in 1695.  The Spanish attempted to invade and conquer the island paradise in the 18th century, but were not successful. American revolutionaries also conquered it and held it for a short period of time in 1776. The islands of the Bahamas became a colony in 1783. In the 18th century,Nassau was widely known as a hideout for some of the most notorious Caribbean pirates in history, including Blackbeard. In 1973, the Bahamas gained independence from Britain, and since then it has become a massively developed tourist hub, thanks to international investment banks and firms. |
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| Coco Cay |
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Little Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, is one of the Berry Islands, a collection of cays and small islands. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line leases the island for their exclusive use and calls it "Coco Cay". It is less than a mile wide from east to west and less than 200 yards from north to south. The east end is the center of recreational activities with beaches fronting a coral basin where manatee, rays, and numerous fish can be seen. There is a rocky inlet on the north side of the island large enough for the tenders operate from. Nature trails run the entire length and width of the island.
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