It's been 500 years since Europeans first discovered this group of islands and keys in the Atlantic off the southeastern coast of Florida. Yet half a millennium after Columbus' landfall, the Bahamas still feel like a place for exploration. This beautiful archipelago comprised of 700 islands has a history as colorful as its scenery, which is all best appreciated with a home of your own to return to year-round. The luxury home market of the Bahamas is full of grand residences reigning over the territory, penthouses overlooking the water, charming beachfront sanctuaries, and restored mansions that help recall the history of a truly spectacular place.