| 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 from | | | | water, the top part of ship is visible from air and |
| Miami, Florida and provides perfect getaway to | | | | bottom half is submerged. This site is used by Scuba |
| popular Bimini Island for vacation. The Bimini Island is | | | | divers to discover the submerged ship and snjoy |
| made of chain of islands, the largest islands being | | | | scuba diving experience. |
| north and south Bimini. | | | | - Part of wood wreckage from SS Sapona was used |
| The Bimini island is couple of hundred feet wide and | | | | in 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 80-100 | | | | Love 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 with | | | | filmed 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. The | | | | coast 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 Queen | | | | The new airport is in south Bimini, tourist can take |
| highway. The north Bimini spread into seven miles | | | | TAXI or private cars from airport to nearest ferry. |
| long which is approximately 11 kilometers and two | | | | The time taken by ferry from south Bimini to north |
| hundred ten meter wide. The main town on north | | | | Bimini 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. The | | | | or by boats, if you are adventurous take sea route. |
| south is known for Biological Field Station a extension | | | | The 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. In | | | | north Bimini. While you can eat, shop and drink around |
| compare to north Bimini the south offers quite | | | | King's highway where most of shops are located and |
| setting for those looking spiritual connection. There is | | | | then head to Queens highway where most of the |
| small airport on south Bimini to connect with other | | | | beaches are. Best time to visit Bimini is April to July, |
| island and connection to outside world. Popular | | | | when 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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