The Bahamas Islands are full of exciting activities. Vacationers can learn to scuba dive or snorkel on some of most beautiful beaches in world - Paradise Island, Nassau, Eleuthera, and Abaco. Grand Bahamas Island is center of outdoor nature activities, including horseback riding, nature tours, kayaking, National Parks, and more. The steady tradewinds make these waters great for wind surfing and sailing. Let’s don’t forget to mention shopping, sightseeing, cycling, and even nature tours.

Let’s go Fishing! All of Bahamas Islands - Paradise Island, Eleuthera, Abaco - have their secret spots that local guides are willing to share with vacationing fisherman. There are plenty of charter boats available that engage in sport fishing such as sailfish, marlin, tuna and tarpon. However, sportfishing meca is on Bimini Island, just 50 miles south of Florida.

Whether you’re planning a relaxing family vacation, romantic getaway, or a corporate outing, a Bahamas vacation has a lot to offer for everyone.

Crystal offers a large number of 7- to 12-night Mediterranean cruises, many with romantic overtones. For example, Renaissance Reflection cruise originates in Lisbon and stops in Barcelona, Cannes and Monte Carlo. The Italian Treasures cruise spends seven nights on west coast of Italy. The Path of Phoenicians is a twelve-night odyssey from Athens to Istanbul followed by stops at historically famous Greek islands of Kusadasi, Rhodes, and Santorini before terminating at Venice.

The Yachts of Seabourn cruise line advertises that they provide “Ultra Luxury” by “delivering highest levels of personalized service to an exclusive group of guests aboard intimate, elegant ships that could visit most enticing destinations worldwide.” Seabourn sails three identical all-suite ships that cater to only 208 passengers each. Of course, dining and service is world-class.

Seabourn offers longer, leisurely cruises that can explore a small or unique area in-depth. For example, 17-day Spring Time in Spain cruise originates in Lisbon, Portugal, stops at six Spanish ports plus ports in Monaco, France and Balearic Islands. Many of stops were selected due to availability of golf courses. The 16-day Mediterranean Odyssey II begins at Istanbul; spends six days at Greek ports, four days at Italian ports along with several days at sea before terminating at Lisbon. The 7-day Capitals of Antiquity cruise begins at Cairo, Egypt; tours historic Greek islands of Rhodes, Mykonos, and Kusadasi before terminating at Istanbul.

If luxury is your objective, there are a large number of out of ordinary Mediterranean cruises to choose from beyond those discussed here.