While Bimini is the closest Out Island to Florida, the clear waters of The Abacos are a favorite sailing destination and dream vacation for many Florida residents.
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1. Nassau, The Bahamas. Flight duration from Miami: 50 minutes. Several major U.S. cities provide direct flights to The Bahamas, making it one of the most convenient island destinations.
Trinidad & TobagoLying just 11km off the coast of South America, these are the most southerly Caribbean islands, each with a unique landscape. Trinidad has tropical rainforests, wetlands, savannahs and exotic birds and wildlife, while Tobago is famed for its tranquil beaches, fishing villages and reefs.
Both regions have an abundance of gorgeous beaches for every pace and preference, making it easy for beach lovers to find their ideal stretch of sand, no matter where they go. However, the waters in the Bahamas tend to be warmer, and there are more coral reefs and sandbars in the ocean surrounding Nassau.
Bimini is the westernmost island of the Bahamas, situated about 80 km (53 mi) east of Miami, Florida, making it the closest point in the Bahamas to the US mainland.
Marco Island sits along the Gulf of Mexico and is the largest barrier island within Florida's Ten Thousand Islands area. A 2-hour drive west of Miami, it's surrounded by brilliant emerald waters and soft white sands, with more than 6 miles of beaches within just 24 square miles.