“Junkanoo is the major celebration of the year, and it's raucous with goatskin drums, cowbells, whistles and brass ...

Other Bahamas stops include Bimini, which is less frequented ... If you're looking for a fun warm-weather destination that offers plenty of beach time, active diversions, history and culture ...

The ferry from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale is two hours to Bimini, popular with day-trippers heading to a beaches or casino. Or stay a few days for a laidback taste of the Bahamas of old.

Nassau or Bimini in the Bahamas. While the voyages may be short in duration, they're not short on fun, with plenty of dining, ...