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Or swimming with dolphins are just a few of the unique activities you can pursue here, playing in the waves, building castles in the sand, searching for the right seashell. It can entertain kids of any age. . . The Bahamas is more than a playground for international jetsetters.

Especially in Nassau and on Paradise Island at the Atlantis Bahamas, these peaceful islands have quite a bit more to offer, even though water activities are the first thing most people think of.

So be sure and take in some of the exhibits and artifacts from the days when pirates tried to rule the seas, pirates ran rampant in this area. Some of the items are quite ancient. Photographs and documents are on full display, tools, weapons, a large collection of military uniforms. The Momentous Bahamas Historical Society Museum and Parliament Square offer a couple must-see spots for any historian. Enough to impress any history buff. . . Nassau is full of history.

Too, you can borrow snorkeling gear and actually swim with them, if you wish. Wade waist-deep into the beautiful water to visit with dolphins, near Cable Beach, at the Blue Lagoon Island Dolphin Encounter. You can swim with trained dolphins, in Nassau.

UNEXSO was co-founded by the renowned Jacques Cousteau. UNEXSO (formerly the Underwater Exploration Society) can help you learn more about dolphins. You can interact with them in Freeport, if dolphins are your thing.

And what methods they use in training them, this site has a lot of opportunities to learn about dolphins. Asking to be petted, and will actually snuggle up, the dolphins do a regular show for visitors. Here they run a refuge for these friendly aquatic mammals. Another dolphin program is located at Sanctuary Bay.

Boats are available for cruising around the islands. As well as many more water activities, snorkeling and parasailing, choose from diving, for those who wish to combine their love of nature with sporting activities.

They will actually swim out to welcome the boats and beg for goodies to eat. The pigs are still on the island, now that the farmer is long gone. So he'd have a handy source of meat for his family, his plan was to let them populate the island. A farmer brought a few pigs over to the island so they could forage in the wild, the tale goes that fifty years or more ago. Here you can see a legend come to life. Rent a boat to hop over to Hog Beach on Big Major Island, in Exuma.

This is an experience you won't want to miss, between the beautiful coral reefs and the brightly colored fish. Only one of which is Hartley's Undersea Walk, there are several tours. Parents with children five years old or more can walk the sea floor. Some of the best scenery is underwater. Not all of the activities at the Atlantis Bahamas are above the water.

This helmet allows you to see the diversity of sea life at a depth of ten to fifteen feet. Guests on these tours are equipped with special diving helmets with an air tube and pump.

And you're sure to see something unusual, this is truly an outstanding aquarium. 000 sea creatures, the aquarium at Atlantis houses over 50, if you'd like to see the sea life but don't want to get wet.

Your friends back home will never believe your tales! . . Better take some photos. Or float in a tube all the way through a shark-filled lagoon, take wild ride on the waterslides, while you're exploring Atlantis.

The animals all roam free in this beautiful 12-acre garden. And other parrots and cockatoos, bright macaws, extravagant pink flamingos, you'll enjoy the company of pot-bellied pigs, family-oriented. Wallace Groves, the Garden of the Groves in Freeport is named for the famous American.