Booking Caribbean villas when planning your trip to the Bahamas can help ensure that the trip is an unforgettable experience. Vacationers can make their journey that much more special by getting in touch with the natural world, and one of the best ways to do so is by swimming with dolphins.

These gentle sea mammals are among the most intelligent and playful creatures in the area, and vacationers can go face to face with the aquatic animals at Dolphin Encounters. Located on Blue Lagoon Island, this facility houses 16 dolphins for travelers to feed, swim and play with.

If you're more interested in furrier friends, they also offer up close encounters with sea lions as part of the California Sea Lions exhibit.

Guests will also have the chance to kick back and relax at any of the low-strung hammocks located throughout the park – a fun way to breathe easy after swimming with sea life. Another great way to relax is at villa vacation rentals, where stellar amenities and ample excursion opportunities can help ensure that every day in the Bahamas feels like an adventure.