I mean, you got the web and all these places you can do research but most folks just wait till they get somewhere to even think about what they want to do while they're there. Grand Bahama Island Grand Bahama Island is the fourth largest island in the Bahama Island chain of 700 islands. Grand Bahama Island is 96 miles long and 17 miles at its widest point with a total land area of 430 square miles. More importantly, it is where it was decided I would visit and try to get some good underwater pictures for Internet Web Guide .
Tourism is a mainstay of the local economy.
To enhance that potential, Grand Bahama Island's attractions are wired to a much greater extent than one might expect. In fact, you can plan out your entire itinerary on the web. After being taxied to the Lucayan , and unpacking my bags, I headed to the local bar, Barracudas, to try my first Bahama Mama and to make plans for the next day. Friday morning I checked out the Port Lucaya Marketplace and did some quick souvenir shopping. Then it was off to Paradise Cove for my first coral reef snorkeling experience.