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Freeport, Bahamas
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Introduction to Freeport
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Freeport, on Grand Bahama Island in The Bahamas, is
an extraordinary destination. The white-sand beaches and friendly locals are
only the beginning of this tropical paradise. The island is just 50 miles off
the coast of Florida, making it easily accessible by boat. A cruise to The
Bahamas is like taking a cruise straight to heaven. The Bahamas is the most
geographically complex nation in all of the Atlantic. A coral-based series of
islands, it is made up of over 700 islands, 2,000 cays, and hundreds of rocky
masses that have brought destruction to seagoing vessels in the area for
centuries. Grand Bahama Island is a significant portion of the 100,000 square
miles of dry land that comprise The Bahamas. Before the 1950?s, Freeport was a
pinewood forest and was nearly uninhabited. Tourism was all but nonexistent. It
took only one man's vision to make Freeport the tourism mecca that it is today.
Wallace Groves felt that this quiet island could be completely transformed into
a miniature Miami, and was he ever right! Today the island features high-rise
hotels, a giant casino, outstanding dining facilities, marinas, and so much
more. In 1964, Great Britain granted The Bahamas internal rule. After centuries
of colonial rule, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas took control in 1973, at which
time the fledgling nation drafted its own constitution but remained tied to
Britain to a certain extent. The island has remained in the British
Commonwealth, and the British monarch continues to be its head of state. The
Bahamas has a two-house Parliament, in accordance with the policy of Great
Britain. A Bahamian general, appointed by the Queen, represents the Crown. The
citizens of Grand Bahama Island, and especially Freeport, are friendly and quite
helpful as you travel throughout the area. Be certain to ask them any questions
you may have about their wonderful beaches, extravagant dining facilities, and
wide array of water sports. |
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