U.S., Feb. 26 -- The islands of The Bahamas are a tropical hot spot and rank among the best vacation destinations in the world. Their beauty, amazing weather, and the fact that there are so many islands (700 in total) are part of what makes this tropical archipelago special.

Even with their popularity, there are some things you

wouldn't know about The Bahamas without having gone there yourself; like the

fact that you can swim with

pigs at Big Major Cay , or that the island has an intriguing

pirate history . If you're planning a trip to The Bahamas, know that you're

in for a relaxing holiday.

20 AMAZING THINGS THE BAHAMAS ARE KNOWN FOR

1. Pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters

NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly famously called T...