Before 1955, Freeport was 50,000 acres of swamp, which is impossible to imagine when gazing on its gorgeous white sand beaches lined with hotels and resorts. Created as a tourist mecca, everything here was built for your comfort and enjoyment. All-inclusive resorts offer beach amenities, swimming pools, golf courses and spas, and shopping areas and restaurants are scattered within walking distance. Follow the crowds – which aren’t nearly as big as on some other Bahamian islands – to the popular beaches that line the southern shore, or visit the nature parks and reserves for a more low-key experience of the island’s natural beauty.