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Introduction
The Bahamas is one of the most geographically complicated nations of the Atlantic. A coral-based archipelago, it is composed of more than 700 islands, 2,000 cays (pronounced "keys," from the Spanish word for small islands), and hundreds of ro... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Sun and . . . (Nassau, New Providence Island; tel. 242/393-1205) has made a comeback after being closed for many years. Once again, it is the leading independent choice on New Providence Island, serving a finely honed international cuisine. I... Continue reading »
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The best beaches
Cable Beach (New Providence Island): The glittering shoreline of Cable Beach has easy access to shops, casinos, restaurants, watersports, and bars. It's a sandy 6.5km-long (4-mile) strip, with a great array of facilities and activities. Ca... Continue reading »
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The best dive sites
New Providence Island: Many ships have sunk near Nassau in the past 300 years, and all the dive outfitters here know the most scenic wreck sites. Other attractions are underwater gardens of elkhorn coral and dozens of reefs packed with underw... Continue reading »
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The best family vacations
Sheraton Cable Beach Hotel (Cable Beach, New Providence Island; tel. 800/325-3535 or 242/327-6000; www.sheraton.com): A family could spend their entire vacation on the grounds of this vast resort. There's a pool area that features the most la... Continue reading »
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The best fishing
New Providence: The waters around New Providence teem with game fish. In-the-know fishermen long ago learned the best months to pursue their catch: November to February for wahoo found in the reefs, June and July for blue marlin, and May to A... Continue reading »
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The best golf courses
Cable Beach: The main draw is the Cable Beach Golf Course (tel. 242/327-1741). The oldest golf course in The Bahamas, this par-72 green was the private retreat of British expatriates in the 1930s. Today it's managed by a corporate namesake of... Continue reading »
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The best nightlife
Cable Beach: Cable Beach has a lot more splash and excitement than Nassau, its neighbor on New Providence Island, and wandering around Cable Beach is also much safer than exploring the back streets of Nassau at night. The main attraction is t... Continue reading »
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The best places to get away from it all
Green Turtle Club (Green Turtle Cay, the Abacos; tel. 242/365-4271; www.greenturtleclub.com): Secluded and private, this sailing retreat consists of tasteful one- to three-bedroom villas with full kitchens. It opens onto a small private beach... Continue reading »
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The best romantic hotels & resorts
Sandals Royal Bahamian Hotel & Spa (Cable Beach, New Providence Island; tel. 800/SANDALS or 242/327-6400; www.sandals.com): This Jamaican chain of couples-only, all-inclusive hotels is a honeymooners' favorite. The Bahamas' branch of the chai... Continue reading »
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The best sailing
Marsh Harbour and Hope Town (the Abacos): Known among yachties for their many anchorages, sheltered coves, and plentiful marine facilities, the Abacos are considered one of the most perfect sailing areas in the world. You can charter boats of... Continue reading »
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The best snorkeling
New Providence Island/Paradise Island: The waters that ring densely populated New Providence Island and nearby Paradise Island are easy to explore. Most people head for the Rose Island Reefs, the Gambier Deep Reef, Booby Rock Channel, the Gou... Continue reading »
Nassau Travel Experiences
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Junkanoo Dinner
We were welcomed on our first night with a dinner. It was kicked off by a cocktail hour, which we arrived at late since we had fallen a... Continue reading »
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Port Nassau
We walked the streets and somehow found ourselves on a private beach behind the Hilton Hotel. There were just three others on the b... Continue reading »
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Atlantis Equals Paradise
We were given a few choices of activities for the day Saturday, none of which struck our fancy. So we chose the day of relaxation, whi... Continue reading »
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Parasailing over sharks
My first trip off the continent - first with a passport. Flew from San Francisco to Miami and stayed at the Fountainbleu for three days.... Continue reading »
Popular Nassau Hotels
- Paradise Harbor Club and Marina
- Atlantis Beach Tower
- Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island - Luxury All Inclusive
- Orange Hill Beach Inn
- British Colonial Hilton - Nassau
- The Towne Hotel
- One & Only Ocean Club
- Red Carpet Inn Nassau
- Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort
- Wyndham Nassau Resort Flamingo and Junkanoo Towers
