The Bahamas has successfully promoted itself as a destination for US jetsetters, and a lot of it is Americanised. Yet there are still opportunities among its 700 islands and 2500 cays to disappear into a mangrove forest, explore a coral reef and escape the high-rise hotels and package-tour madness.
Christopher Columbus is said to have labeled this bit of land "Fragrant Island" due to its aromatic herbs. In present day, the quiet, remote island attracts sailors and fishermen.
