Tampa to Bahamas

Lying favourably on the northern shores of the Tampa Bay, Tampa is a popular city in the American state of Florida. The city is dotted with a number of attractions, some natural, some historical and some modern. The city comprises many districts, each boasting of several places of tourist interest. Ybor City, located northeast of the downtown area of the city is the prime tourist attraction. Also known as the 'National Historic Landmark District' of Tampa, this neighbourhood has many interesting sights like the Ybor City State Museum, Ybor City Cigar Museum, Centro Ybor and Saturday Market. Downtown Tampa is ideal for family holidays and is home to the Florida Aquarium, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa Theatre and Channelside, which is a grand entertainment complex. This entertainment hub has IMAX movie theatre, a bowling club and many stylish restaurants and bars. There are many more attractions for tourists to visit like Busch Garden, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Big Cat Rescue, Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), Lowry Park Zoo and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. To explore this wonderful destination, tourists can select any of the tour packages offered by MakeMyTrip.

Located on the Caribbean Sea, the Bahamas is an archipelago of 700 islands, of which, only a few are inhabited. It features a tropical savannah climate with mild temperatures throughout the year. There are 16 major islands in the Bahamas. The Abacos chain of islands and cays features soft sand beaches along with multiple adventure and sightseeing hotspots. Elbow Cay is famous for the Elbow Reef Lighthouse - located in Hope Town. Near Green Turtle Cay, there is a unique diving site – The Catacombs, comprising shipwrecks and Caribbean reef sharks. Cat Island in the Bahamas offers a secluded escape with incredible beachside cafes and nature trails. Mount Alvernia on this island marks the highest point in the Commonwealth country, rising up to 63 m above sea level. The Hermitage - a stone monastery lies atop this hill. The island is also well-known for Rollezz Beach, comprising soft white sands. The southernmost island group in the Bahamas – Inagua, is sparsely populated. But, it is home to about 140 species of birds. The island is also home to 80,000 flamingos. The Exumas comprise over 360 islands and cays. Island hopping is a popular activity in this region. Among the most popular activities is swimming with the friendly nurse sharks at Compass Cay. If you want to enjoy a tropical vacation in the Bahamas, book a flight and stay through MakeMyTrip to enjoy the best discounts.