Arriving at Grand Bahama Freeport Airport in Freeport places you among it all, with mangrove parks, coral reefs, and island beaches a short drive away. Freeport is the main town on Grand Bahama, a flat, pine-covered island just off the coast of Florida. It's easygoing and spread out, with marinas, markets, and long stretches of sand.

Ways to spend your days around Freeport: - Explore Lucayan National Park, with its caves, mangroves, and Gold Rock Beach - Shop and listen to live music at Port Lucaya Marketplace - Snorkel the reef at Deadman's Reef or Paradise Cove - Wander the trails and waterfalls at the Garden of the Groves - Swim with or watch dolphins on a guided excursion - Eat fresh conch salad, cut and squeezed with citrus right in front of you - Join the Wednesday fish fry at Smith's Point on Taino Beach - Dance along with Junkanoo parades on Boxing Day and New Year's

Grand Bahama is an island, so you won't be driving to other cities. Instead, roads run east and west along the island, out to quiet West End and to small settlements on the eastern end. From the far eastern tip, a small ferry crosses to Abaco. Fast ferries also connect Freeport with Florida, and short flights link it to Nassau and other islands. Boat trips to tiny Peterson Cay make a perfect half day. Slow down, eat well, and let Freeport set the pace.