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Grand Bahama
Island is the second most popular tourist destination in
the Bahamas. Here you will find long stretches of
deserted clean-white beaches, inviting hotels, one major
casino, night-time entertainment and world-class scuba
diving facilities and land and sea sports. Freeport is
the resort center of the Island where much action can be
found. On the eastern and western ends of the Island are
serene and quaint settings and finding a hide-away spot
is relatively easy. Shopping is also a feature as one
can stroll through Port Lucaya Marketplace and discover
duty-free treasures from around the world.
Like New Providence, the larger Grand Bahama boasts
(more) miles of pearly white beaches, and luxurious
hotels. Unlike Nassau, the less populated outskirts of
Grand Bahama supply more serene and tranquil
surroundings (read deserted beaches) popular amongst
those who desire private hideaway spots reminiscent of
the Family Islands. According to a census taken in 1990
stated that there are 40,898 persons living in Grand
Bahama, of which 12% were non-Bahamians, and 88% were
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