The independent authority on where to retire, bestretirementdestinations.com, released the March 2010 rankings of the best retirement communities in the Bahamas. The destinations on this list were the best locations at which retirees could enjoy retirement and find the best amenities that would cater to their needs.

Plymouth, IN – The best Bahamas retirement communities have been ranked by bestretirementdestinations.com, the independent authority on where to retire, for March 2010. An experienced research team scrutinized thousands of destinations in order to find the best Bahamas retirement.

The Bahamas is an island country east of Florida and Cuba located in the Atlantic Ocean. Known as a popular resort location during the winter months in the United States, the Bahamas are a collection of 29 islands, 661 cays, and 2,387 islets. The Atlantic location makes the Bahamas an excellent choice when looking for a beachfront property at which to retire.

The best retirement communities in the Bahamas are:

1. February Point Resort Estates
2. Shoreline Grand Bahama Island
3. Old Bahama Bay
4. Valentines Resort and Marina
5. Chub Cay
6. Romora Bay Club & Resort
7. Blue Marlin Cove Anglers Club
8. Ocean Club Residences and Marina
9. Fortune Cay
10. Discovery Bay

Thousands of retirement destinations have sought to be ranked by the independent authority on where to retire, but only the top communities have made the list. Each destination was scored based upon a unique set of criteria developed by bestretirementdestinations.com. The criteria review each community’s residential options, visual appeal, recreational activities, social networking, and safety/security.

To view a current list of the top retirement locations in the Bahamas visit:

http://www.bestretirementdestinations.com/rankings/top-communities-for-bahamas

Retirement communities interested in being considered for rankings should visit:

http://www.bestretirementdestinations.com/rankings/communities/apply-for-ranking