Bimini

Bimini, just about 80 kilometres east of Miami, is the part of the Bahamas closest to the United States – and that shaped its history. During Prohibition in the US, the islands became a favourite haven and supply point …

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Bimini? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Bimini, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Bimini, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

Bimini's fame comes from Hemingway and fishing. Hemingway spent a few seasons in Bimini, fishing and writing To Have and To Have Not, and later based his novel Islands in the Stream here. A small Hemingway museum and si…

The first inhabitants on the island were the Lucayans, and the name Bimini means "two islands" or "the twins" in the Lucayan language. Bimini is home to several landmarks said to contain mystical properties of obscure o…

Bimini () is the westernmost district of the Bahamas and comprises a chain of islands located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) due east of Miami. Bimini is the closest point in the Bahamas to the mainland United States and a…

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