Trump Jr's wedding sparks Bahamas craze

• Donald Trump Jr. to marry Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas this weekend
• The archipelago features over 700 islands and the massive Andros Reef
• Visit from mid-December to April for calm seas and low humidity

When news broke that US President's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. and Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson would tie the knot on a private island in the Bahamas

this weekend, it instantly reignited fascination with one of the world's most glamorous tropical destinations. The Bahamas has long been a magnet for celebrities, billionaires and honeymooners. It is a place where turquoise waters look almost unreal, sunsets melt into the sea and luxury villas sit tucked away on quiet stretches of white sand. And who doesn't love that? Also Read: Thailand Scraps 60-Day Visa-Free Entry For Indians: What Travellers Need To Know

All About Bahamas

Bahamas, somehow, pulls you in before you even land. For the unversed, the archipelago is made up of over 700 islands and 2,400 cays scattered across the Atlantic, just off the coast of Florida. Most visitors head straight to Nassau or Paradise Island, and there's nothing wrong with that. Atlantis is a spectacle, the colonial streets of downtown Nassau have real character, and the straw markets are wonderfully chaotic. But the Bahamas that stays with you is the one you find when you go further. The Exumas. Eleuthera. The Abacos. These are places where a "busy beach" means three other people, and the biggest decision of your day is whether to snorkel before or after lunch.

The underwater world here is like entering another planer altogether. The Andros Barrier Reef, which is the third largest in the world, draws divers from everywhere. Dean's Blue Hole in Long Island plunges over 200 metres into the earth. And then there are the swimming pigs of Big Major Cay, which have somehow become one of the most photographed animals on the planet.

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The food has gotten a serious upgrade in recent years too. Conch is the thing to eat! From Conch salad, cracked conch to conch fritters - everything is worth a shot. Fresh, simple, and prepared by people who have been making it their whole lives.

When Should You Go?

The sweet spot has to be mid-December to April. The weather, at this time, is warm but not punishing, the humidity is low, and the sea is calm. It is peak season, so book ahead. If you are on a budget, late April to early June is genuinely lovely. Hurricane season runs June through November, with the real risk concentrated in August and September. Some islands barely get touched, others have been hit hard in recent years. So it is better to check before you book.