Breathe a sigh of relief because what is better than a Bahamas Family Vacation? and you are not that far from it either. The warm sun on your face, the feeling of the soft white sand in your toes and the sight of crystal clear blue water immediately gives you a sense of calm and relaxation. All of which you need on your family vacation The Bahamas is actually a mix of 700 different islands which are just 50 miles off Florida’s coast. This close-in tropical paradise offers some wonderful options for a family vacation. There are two main islands that are typically visited when people choose a Bahamas vacation – Grand Bahama Island and New Providence Island. Grand Bahama Island has a few beaches that are particularly good for family vacations. Gold Rock Beach, which is in Locayan National Park is fairly secluded and is stunning at low tide. An added attraction is that families can easily explore this entire area on an eco-tour, on bike or skimming the water in a kayak. Lucayan Beach is also on Grand Bahama and is best known for water sports. Just about anything water-related that your family wants to do can be accessed here. Finally, there’s Xanadu Beach which is probably the island’s most popular beach but it’s also the most crowded. It is situated so that it’s sheltered from waves making it perfect for children to play in the gentle surf.