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  Freeport, Bahamas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Freeport is a city and free trade zone on the island of Grand Bahama, located approximately 100 mi (160 km) east-northeast of Fort Lauderdale, South Florida and gives its name to a district of the Bahamas.
On this was built the city of Freeport, which has grown to be the second most populated city in The Bahamas (over 50,000 in 2004) after the capital, Nassau.
Freeport Harbour is accessible by even the largest vessels, and has a cruise terminal, a container port, and a ship maintenance facility.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Freeport,_Bahamas   (262 words)

  
 Bahamas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An archipelago of 700 islands and cays (which are small islands), the Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean, east of Florida in the United States, north of Cuba and the Caribbean, and west of the British dependency of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
She is represented in the Bahamas by a Governor-General, appointed on the recommendation of the elected government.
The climate of the Bahamas is subtropical to tropical, and is moderated significantly by the waters of the Gulf Stream, particularly in winter.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bahamas   (1037 words)

  
 The Weather Network · Traveller's Info · Freeport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Freeport is located on the southwest coast of Grand Bahama, one of several islands that make up The Bahamas.
Freeport is the capital city of Grand Bahama, and is bordered by the North Atlantic Ocean.
Many guests of the Freeport hotels frequent the Xanadu Beach, where the sand is warm and white and the water calm and turquoise.
www.theweathernetwork.com /features/travellers/pages/BFXX0002.htm   (331 words)

  
 Hutchison Port Holdings : Freeport Container Port
Freeport Container Port (FCP) is situated on Grand Bahama Island - one of the largest islands that comprise The Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
Freeport Container Port is strategically located to serve as a major world container transshipment hub between the Eastern Gulf Coasts of the United States, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, and trade lanes to European, Mediterranean, Far Eastern and Australasian destinations.
Freeport Container Port invests heavily in the application of leading-edge technology and advanced port computer systems to further enhance efficiency and the range of customer services.
www.hph.com.hk /business/ports/america/bahamas.htm   (285 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Freeport, Bahamas
The Districts of the Bahamas provide a system of local government everywhere in the Bahamas except New Providence, whose affairs are handled directly by the central government.
MV Pride of Aloha docked in Port of Nāwiliwili, Kaua‘i in the Hawaiian Islands A cruise ship, or less commonly cruise liner or luxury liner, is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the amenities of the ship are considered an essential part...
Grand Bahama International Airport (IATA: FPO, ICAO: MYGF) is a public airport located in Freeport on the island of Grand Bahama in the Bahamas.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Freeport,-Bahamas   (717 words)

  
 Bahamas History
From tribal Indians to pirates, from explorers to slave traders, the Bahamas are steeped in centuries of rich and fascinating history.
Records from West End, the oldest city on Grand Bahama Island, show that the population in 1836 was only about 370, many of whom abandoned the island for greater opportunities in Nassau.
Bahamians are proud of their ownership of the land, and they welcome visitors to come explore and learn about the people and events that helped shape the islands of the Bahamas into the fascinating place they call home.
www.bahamasgateway.com /bahamas_History.htm   (971 words)

  
 Bahamas Traveler Information Exchange, Freeport, Nassau, Abaco, Eleuthera, Harbour Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Visit Bahamas Accommodations and Travel Resource for the most comprehensive Hotel listing for the Bahamas Nassau, Freeport and the Bahamas family islands.
This forum is for the city of Freeport and all of Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas.
The Bahamas is a sportspersons playground in paradise.
www.bahamas-mon.com /bahamaforum   (354 words)

  
 Freeport, Bahamas -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
On this was built the city of Freeport, which grew to be the second most populated city in the islands (over 50,000 in 2004).
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) operates the free trade zone, under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement by which businesses in the area will pay no taxes before 2054.
Freeport Harbour is accessible by even the largest vessels, and Freeport International Airport ((Click link for more info and facts about IATA airport code) IATA airport code: FPO, (Click link for more info and facts about ICAO airport code) ICAO airport code: MYGF) handles nearly 50,000 flights each year.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fr/freeport,_bahamas.htm   (191 words)

  
 Bahamas house rental — condo rentals Freeport, vacation rental in Bahamas
Grand Bahamas Island is the center of outdoor nature activities, including horseback riding, nature tours, kayaking, National Parks, and more.
All of the Bahamas Islands - Paradise Island, Eleuthera, Abaco - have their secret spots that the local guides are willing to share with vacationing fisherman.
Whether you’re planning a relaxing family vacation, romantic getaway, or a corporate outing, Nassau, Bahamas has a lot to offer for everyone and Vacation Rentals Unlimited has the perfect accommodations - condo rentals Freeport Bahamas, Bahamas house rental - all within walking distance to the beaches, shopping, dining and entertainment.
www.vrul.com /bahamas.asp   (459 words)

  
 Bahamas / Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama is the home of Freeport/Lucaya, the nation's second city, with a faster pace and a more cosmopolitan atmosphere than the old-world sophistication of Nassau.
Grand Bahama does in fact have hidden histories and a deliciously shady past.
With an emerald ocean that can perhaps be called the most vividly colorful in all of the islands, and a landscape on which can be found everything from ultramodern resorts to deserted sands, unchanged since the days of the buccaneers, Grand Bahama holds the potential for every sort of Caribbean vacation.
www.geographia.com /bahamas/bsgbin01.htm   (310 words)

  
 Private Charter - Freeport - Air Charter Bahamas
Freeport is a city that was planned similar to that of a medium sized U.S. urban setting.
Freeport was selected as the oil depot for the islands.
Whether you are traveling (vacation or business) to Bimini, Bahamas, the outer Islands, Caribbean or Turks and Caicos Islands.
www.aircharterbahamas.com /pages/freeport.html   (468 words)

  
 Bahamas, The (08/05)
Today, the Bahamas is a major transshipment point for narcotics on the way to the U.S. Bahamians achieved self-government through a series of constitutional and political steps, attaining internal self-government in 1964 and full independence within the Commonwealth on July 10, 1973.
The Bahamas recognizes the British monarch as its formal head of state, while an appointed Governor General serves as the Queen's representative in The Bahamas.
The Bahamas offers attractive features to the potential investor: a stable democratic environment, relief from personal and corporate income taxes, timely repatriation of corporate profits, proximity to the United States with extensive air and telecommunications links, and a good pool of skilled professional workers.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/1857.htm   (3406 words)

  
 Welcome to Grand Bahama Island
Freeport may be one of the newest cities in the Bahamas, but GBI wasn't born yesterday.
It is believed that the Spanish explorer described the areas around the Little Bahama Bank as being "baja mar" (literally 'shallow sea').
There are small towns that seem to sleep in time, and they hide a history unlike any other in the Caribbean.
www.grand-bahama.com   (510 words)

  
 Freeport Shore Excursions
Freeport is a sportman's paradise with endless opportunities for snorkeling, sailing, scuba diving, and one of the most impressive golf courses in the world.
Explore Freeport's Lucayan National Park paddling through the inland creeks of the mangroves as your guide explains the ecosystem and introduces you to some of the park's inhabitants.
Kayaks used are of the open cockpit variety and the waters you will travel are mostly calm, resulting in easy paddling.
www.templetontours.com /freeport_tours.html   (2064 words)

  
 Freeport Bahamas and Grand Bahamas Island From $49   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Freeport Bahamas has a warm, agreeable climate which varies little year-round.
The coolest time to take a vacation to one of the Bahamas islands or a Freeport Bahamas vacation is from September through May when the temperature averages 70-75 degrees.
If you are planning your Grand Bahamas Island vacation to Freeport, or any of the other popular destinations during these times, book your reservations way in advance.
www.freeport-bahamas-grand-bahamas.com   (395 words)

  
 Grand Bahama Nature Tours, Freeport Bahamas activities, Freeport Bahamas nature based tours
Kayak Nature Tours, based in Freeport Bahamas has been one of the leading Eco-tour operators on Grand Bahama Island for the past ten years.
We also offer multi-day kayaking and camping trips between Freeport Bahamas and Abaco, Bahamas.
Most of our guides are natives of the Bahamas and the Freeport area and take pleasure in acquainting visitors with the flora, fauna, history and culture of the islands.
www.grandbahamanaturetours.com   (442 words)

  
 Freeport and Port Lucaya, Bahamas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
If you only have one evening in Freeport, this should be high on your list of choices, but call early in the day so they have time to arrange your transportation.
Freeport also has a full complement of fast food restaurants, typically found in the States.
Freeport has some of the best roads in the Bahamas, making this a nice way to explore some parts of the island.
abacoguide.net /freeport.htm   (3028 words)

  
 Chinese Company Completes World's Largest Port in Bahamas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Bahamas — The same Chinese company that recently took operational control of the Panama Canal is currently completing construction of the largest container port in the world in Freeport, Bahamas — just 60 miles from Florida.
According to the log, China's ambassador to the Bahamas, MA Shuxue, has visited the port facility at least a half dozen times in the past few years.
Lindy Russell, the parliamentary secretary in the office of the prime minister for the Bahamas, said that Bahamians are excited about the economic development the port brings to the island nation.
www.newsmax.com /articles?a=2000/1/19/02630   (1329 words)

  
 Freeport Vacation Rentals Condominium 1BR, Oceanfront, Port Lucaya - Grand Bahama / Freeport, Bahamas
Although the island was uninhabited for hundreds of years, today Grand Bahama is a thriving paradise of sandy beaches, underwater coves, pulsating nightlife, and historical attractions.
The hub of Grand Bahama is the hopping city of Freeport.
Modern day Freeport was founded as recently as 1955 by American developer Wallace Groves, who envisioned a duty-free city on Grand Bahama that could support both tourism and commercial endeavors.
www.a1vacations.com /bahacondo/1   (1142 words)

  
 Freeport Apartments for rent Freeport apartment rentals, Freeport furnished apartments to rent.
Freeport Apartments for rent Freeport apartment rentals, Freeport furnished apartments to rent.
Freeport housing rentals, apartments, roommates, houses, tenants and landlords have not been verified or evaluated.
Individuals utilizing this rental service to find Freeport rental property and Freeport roommates take full responsibility for their actions.
www.sublet.com /Area_Rentals/caribbean/Freeport_Rentals.asp   (69 words)

  
 Tour Freeport Bahamas - Tour Grand Bahama Island - Tour Freeport Bahamas Vacation Adventure Webguide
These are Freeport and Lucaya where one can find casinos, nightclubs, fine dining, watersports.
Freeport is the closest and most easily accessible Caribbean resort center from the Florida coast.
Freeport's International Bazaar - is a 10-acre complex of shops and restaurants that feature wide selection of goods and foods from around the globe.
www.maintour.com /bahamas/freeport.htm   (879 words)

  
 Bahamas Marina | The Lucayan Marina, Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas
The Lucayan Marina Bahamas is located at the deep-water entrance of Bell Channel, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.
Whether it's a fueling stop, overnight stay, long holiday weekend or long-term berthing, Lucayan Marina Bahamas is a sophisticated, world-class gateway to the Bahamas which features the very best in amenities and services.
Lucayan Marina Bahamas has long been considered one of the most conveniently located and easily navigated marinas in the Bahamas.
www.lucayanmarina.com   (275 words)

  
 Bahamas House Rental, bahamas vacation,freeport bahamas resort
If you want a luxury Caribbean style villa in the the most sort after resort in the Bahamas and a Bahamas family vacation with something extra.
This site is run and maintained by a group of like minded individuals who own properties in the Freeport Bahamas resort and choose to make them directly available to you on Grand Bahama Island in its beautiful capital, Freeport.
Bahamas Accommodations and Travel Resources - information on hotels, resorts, entertainment, weather, travel agents, and more.
www.bahamashouserental.com   (335 words)

  
 Freeport Bahamas hotel - Freeport Bahamas resort - Grand Bahama marina
The Xanadu Beach Resort and Marina is located on the southwest coast of Grand Bahama Island in the city of Freeport and is one of the closest of all the Bahamas island destinations.
This is the Freeport Bahamas hotel you want to getaway to at that last minute impulse.
At this Grand Bahama resort and Freeport Bahamas Marina you'll choose from 49 spacious one-bedroom suites and 137 guest rooms; all offering balconies and dramatic views.
www.xanadubeachhotelandmarina.com   (161 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Freeport, city, Bahamas (Caribbean Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Freeport, city, Bahamas (Caribbean Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
A popular resort area, it developed out of a 1955 agreement between the Bahamian colonial government and a private development company to create a free port and business area.
More articles from AllRefer Reference on Freeport, city, Bahamas
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/F/FreeprtBa.html   (166 words)

  
 Bahamas Real Estate, Luxury Property, and Private Islands: H .G. Christie Ltd., Nassau, Bahamas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
We have been providing the most extensive selection of property listings for over 83 years throughout The Bahamas.
Included on our site you will also find much helpful information on The Bahamas - purchasing guidelines, Bahamas travel information, special events, financial pages, offshore investment, information on moving to the Bahamas, and how to set up a business in the Bahamas.
The timing is ideal for purchasing international real estate, particularly in places like The Bahamas and the Caribbean where available oceanfront property is still a reality.
www.hgchristie.com   (307 words)

  
 Freeport Bahamas Vacations
Grand Bahama Island is the home of Freeport, the island nation's second largest city and a sportsman's paradise for championship golf, tennis, scuba diving, and fishing.
Forty years ago, Freeport didn't exist but today it's a fantasy vacation made real on the shores of Grand Bahama, just 55 miles east of Florida.
Designated a Bahamas small treasure hotel, the 69-room property is nestled amidst lush gardens with guest rooms at waters edge.
www.sunfinder.com /freeport_bahamas_vacations.htm   (419 words)

  
 Freeport Bahamas
Freeport, on Grand Bahama Island, is the second largest city in the islands.
With a steadily growing population, now more than 50,000, Freeport, which adjoins the Lucaya Beach area, is a more modern city than Nassau.
Grand Bahama, through the efforts of dedicated individuals and institutions such as the Rand Memorial Nature Center and the Lucayan National Park, has become something of...
ultratrip.com /Freeport-Bahamas.html   (81 words)

  
 Bahamas Wedding Paradise - Have a tropical wedding in Freeport Grand Bahama Bahamas
Bahamas Wedding Paradise - Have a tropical wedding in Freeport Grand Bahama Bahamas
If you can imagine this, then you need to be here - The Bahamas - on Grand Bahama Island, with its warm and hospitable people, colourful wild flowers, and good weather all year.
Bishop Smith is a Justice of the Peace and a Government appointed Marriage Officer for The Bahamas.
www.bahamasweddingparadise.com   (143 words)

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