Bikes in the Bahamas offer a great alternative method to see some of the islands' more secluded sights

Off The Beaten Path

Bahamas Bikes and Mopeds

 

Much of the natural beauty of The Bahamas remains unseen by visitors who stay within the confines of their resorts and private beaches and never experience the less populated regions of the islands.

Even those who venture out on hired tours are generally restricted to the areas that are easily accessible by automobile, causing them to miss a wealth of island scenery. For travelers who don't want to miss a thing, bicycles and mopeds are a great way to sate the explorer within.

In The Bahamas, bikes are an attractive way to travel around. Many travelers enjoy leaving the hustle and bustle of crowded metro streets for the peaceful atmosphere of trails and dirt roads. Because they require nothing more than a rider, bikes are an extremely convenient option for vacationers who crave activity, solitude, and fresh air. Most hotels offer rentals by the day or week, and rates are often discounted for guests.

Mopeds and scooters also make good travel alternatives, although they require riders to be aware of service stations, which can be somewhat hard to find. Gas prices in The Bahamas tend to be much higher than American tourists are accustomed to, but these vehicles also get fairly good mileage. Rental rates vary but should be somewhere in the neighborhood of $40(USD) per day.

Travelers should be extremely wary of biking or driving mopeds in the congestion of larger city traffic. The European style roadways cause many accidents and much confusion for riders who are not familiar with roundabout procedures and driving on the left side of the road. While visiting The Bahamas, bikes and mopeds should not be one's primary form of transportation, but vacationers should feel encouraged to use them for more out-of-the-way exploring.

When traveling in The Bahamas, bikes and mopeds allow visitors to see remote spots that they may never have known existed if they limited their transportation to taxis, rental cars, and buses. The fresh air of The Bahamas makes open-air travel enjoyable for adventurous travelers who are eager to find a bit of seclusion, and the convenience of two-wheeled travel is perfect for a laid-back vacation.


 
 
 
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