"Its better in The Bahamas" - introducing the islands; introducing the Bahamian people; a colourful history; New Providence - an exciting island, exploring by car - going west, going east, Paradise Island - glamour and serenity; Nassau - metropolis with a history; walking tours of Nassau; Grand Bahama - tourist resort and industrial centre; the Family Islands - Abaco - a yachtsman's paradise, Eleuthera - island of freedom, Andros - "the big yard", The Berry Islands, Bimini - Hemingway's retreat, Exumas - yachting mecca and regatta site, Cat Island - island of superstition, Long Island - island of discovery, Rum Cay, the islands of the south, Inagua - the salt island and flamingo country; night life; useful information about The Bahamas.