The Bahamas is renowned for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life. But aside from that, there’s a quirky, unforgettable attraction that has gained global attention: ...

If you’re waiting to fulfill any life goals until pigs fly, heads up: There are swine swimming in the Bahamas already. A colony of pigs in the Exumas, a klatch of islands to the southeast of Nassau in ...

On a largely uninhabited island (a cay) in Bahamas, the chief residents are less than a two-dozen feral pigs. The island is now more lovingly referred to as Pig Island. The origins of these island ...

Why skip Nassau: Most tourists visit Nassau or Freeport, missing out on quieter islands with unspoiled beaches, unique wildlife, and slower-paced lifestyles. Island highlights: Staniel Cay offers ...

A small island that's part of the Bahamian "Sister Islands," Staniel Cay is located in the Exumas about 75 miles south of Nassau and is best known as the location of the Thunderball Grotto, a ...

Cerulean blue, I thought, though some people would probably say turquoise. Or maybe aquamarine. The sun emerged from behind the wispiest of clouds and I squinted, blinded by its brilliance, at the ...

I am often traveling to remote islands to enjoy sparkling white sands, bathtub warm waters and attendants serving tropical drinks, so I was a bit hesitant about visiting the infamous Pig Beach. The ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. At the tautologically titled Big Major Cay in the Bahamas, the ...