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Article: Warmth and comfort of Grand Bahama Island leaves winter behind.(Travel)
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- The Boston Herald
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- February 20, 2005
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Byline: HEATHER V. ENG
GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas - In 1513, Ponce de Leon stumbled upon this island in his quest for the legendary Fountain of Youth. The Spanish explorer's search for age-defying waters proved futile but, almost 500 years later, visitors here will find that Grand Bahama Island possesses the power to rejuvenate thanks to a booming tourism industry.
Only a 35-minute puddle jump from Miami, the island and its main gateways, Freeport and Lucaya, serve up nice hotels, a plethora of shops and activities and a laid-back atmosphere and friendly people, not to mention the warm weather and clear skies that prevailed during my recent stay.
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