The islands of The Bahamas was a major hit at the Rib Roundup Country Music Festival held recently in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Concertgoers got a taste of the Bahamian culture and in particular, a sneak preview of what Grand Bahama has to offer.
Mango, Grand Bahama’s leading musician, charmed audience and concertgoers to the sounds of the Bahamas, as he sang, danced and played his keyboard, tambourine and maracas shakers. Some festival goers joined in the cultural ‘ring play’ dances at the Bahamas booth while others, relaxed in hammocks aligned against the enormous backdrop photo of the Gold Rock beach, which was recently voted, the best beach in the world, by USA Today Reader’s Choice Awards.
Scores of patrons registered to win an exclusive vacation getaway to Freeport, Grand Bahama on the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which departs daily from the port of West Palm Beach.
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“In just a few minutes, by air or under three hours by cruise ship, guests can experience the incredible beauty, serenity and unspoiled charm of Freeport, Grand Bahama. From amazing award winning beaches like Gold Rock beach, where the sand mats stretches for miles, to exploring archeological and historical sites like the Lucayan National Park which features one of the world’s largest underwater cave systems, to swimming with dolphins in crystal clear waters and visiting all six of the Bahamas’ eco-systems in one trail to delighting in authentic native cuisine, the options are endless,” she said.
The Bahamas’ participation at Rib Round Up was part of the BTO-Plantation on-going partnership with Alpha Media Network, one of the organizers of the Country Music Festival.
About The Islands Of The Bahamas
The Islands Of The Bahamas have a place in the sun for everyone, from Nassau and Paradise Island to Grand Bahama to The Abaco Islands, The Exuma Islands, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Long Island and others. Each island has its own personality and attractions for a variety of vacation styles, with some of the world’s best golf, scuba diving, fishing, sailing, boating, as well as shopping and dining. The destination offers an easily accessible tropical getaway and the Bahamian dollar is on par with the U.S. dollar. Do everything or do nothing, just remember It’s Better in The Bahamas. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. Look for The Bahamas on the web on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The Official Site of The Bahamas
