The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (www.bhahotels.com).

While it's easy to book your own airfare and hotel accommodations, many tour operators offer complete travel packages to the Bahamas with stops at Nassau, along with Paradise Island, Grand Bahama Island, and other popular destinations in the Bahamas.

In addition to the vacation package departments at Delta Airlines (www.usairwaysvacations.com), independent tour operations include the following:

• Flyaway Vacations (800-832-8383)

• GoGo Worldwide Vacations (www.gogowwv.com)

• Paradise Island Vacations (800-722-7466)

• Apple Vacations (800-365-2775)

• Friendly Holidays (800-221-9740)

• Fun Jet Vacations (800-559-3060)

Working with a tour operator allows you to book a complete travel package, including round-trip airfare, hotel or resort accommodations (at a property of your choice), ground transportation, and sometimes a meal plan.