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Location

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island is situated off the east coast of Florida and physically 68 miles from West Palm Beach. It is easily reached by plane or boat, with many airlines flying out of West Palm, Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports. Day cruises run out of Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale).

The last Census was performed in 2000 and the preliminary reports are that the population of Grand Bahama Island as 46,954. These figures are incomplete.

The Bahamas have an idyllic climate making the islands an extremely popular tourist destination. The famed recluse, Howard Hughes, made his home in the penthouse suite of Xanadu Resort to enjoy this sun rich region.