Freeport, capital of Grand Bahama Island, is hard to beat for a vacation destination.

Adventure seekers can head straight for the beaches near town, where they will practically find every kind of water sport. Swim with dolphins, parasail, snorkel, jet ski or rent a tank and scuba dive in crystal clear Caribbean waters.

For a slower pace, numerous isolated beaches are only a short walk from the city. Or stroll through the exquisite Garden of the Groves, Freeport's botanical garden.