Bahamas Bimini Island - A Paradise With Endless Beauty and Tranquility

The Bimini Island of Bahamas is closest island to- Popular for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling.
America and is a very popular destination for- In 1926 a ship named "SS Sapona" went down in
Americans. The Bimini Island is 40 nautical miles fromwater, the top part of ship is visible from air and
Miami, Florida and provides perfect getaway tobottom half is submerged. This site is used by Scuba
popular Bimini Island for vacation. The Bimini Island isdivers to discover the submerged ship and snjoy
made of chain of islands, the largest islands beingscuba diving experience.
north and south Bimini.- Part of wood wreckage from SS Sapona was used
The Bimini island is couple of hundred feet wide andin building the Angler Hotel on north Bimini.
couple of miles long providing most sparkling crystal- Many songs filmed on Bimini, the popular one are "I
clear water and visibility in underwater over 80-100Love You" Bimini.
feet. The island of Bimini is between the Great- The last film scene in "The Silence of Lamb" was
Bahama bank and the Gulf Stream, surrounded withfilmed on north Bimini.
many cays giving view of sparkling water. The island- The 500 pound Blue Marlin was caught off the
was discovered by Ponce De Leon in early 1500. Thecoast on Bimini Island.
island is also world famous for sport fishing, numerous- Famous for big fishing events.
games are organized in this island for locals and- Bimini (Bi-mini) also means Mother of many water.
tourist.How to get in Bimini Island
The two major highway are King and QueenThe new airport is in south Bimini, tourist can take
highway. The north Bimini spread into seven milesTAXI or private cars from airport to nearest ferry.
long which is approximately 11 kilometers and twoThe time taken by ferry from south Bimini to north
hundred ten meter wide. The main town on northBimini is five minutes, where the major attraction is.
Bimini is Alice Town, which hosts numerous shops,You can reach to Bimini, either by Sea plane, air plane
bars and restaurants around King's Highway. Theor by boats, if you are adventurous take sea route.
south is known for Biological Field Station a extensionThe best way to explore Bimini is either on foot,
of University of Miami studying marine ecosystems.bicycle or golf cart. That is all you need to explore
The field station is locally known as Shark Lab. Innorth Bimini. While you can eat, shop and drink around
compare to north Bimini the south offers quiteKing's highway where most of shops are located and
setting for those looking spiritual connection. There isthen head to Queens highway where most of the
small airport on south Bimini to connect with otherbeaches are. Best time to visit Bimini is April to July,
island and connection to outside world. Popularwhen seas are calm and it is perfect for fishing and
Activities in Bimini Island are Fishing, Scuba diving,scuba diving. Most of the tourist visit during this
Boating, and Snorkeling.period.
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