The Bahamas is a popular destination for many people around the world, but you would be surprised how much you actually know about this archipelago. Almost every island in the Bahamas has its own magical coral reefs that protect its coastline from the rough Atlantic Ocean and create the perfect environment for snorkeling and diving. The islands are a natural paradise, and Grand Bahama is home to 18 bird species, all unique to the Bahamas.
The only downside is that it tends to be more expensive to travel to the Bahamas during the high season, but there are also many festivals that go hand in hand with it. The cheapest month for flights to the Bahamas is September, while the best time to travel is mid-April to mid-December. Royal Caribbean is always busy as they have frequent travellers this month of the year.
If you really want to see as much as you can, the Bahamas are ideal for a short getaway, especially if you are traveling with family or friends.
Whether you want to relax on a palm-fringed white beach, explore historic villages or try your hand at fishing, diving or sailing, the Bahamas offers a variety of options for a fun and relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of the Caribbean.
The beaches around Nassau and Paradise Island are not only beautiful, but also offer some of the best views in the Caribbean and great views of New Providence. The other islands are known as "Out Islands" or "Family Islands" as most people in Nassua and Freeport have families on Out Islands. These islands, or what is locally called family islands or out islands, are generally safer than Nassau and New Rhode Island without violent crime. If you are a passenger of a cruise company that owns an island, you can visit these islands on your cruise for free.
Another option to travel to the Bahamas is a flight from New York City to Nassau or New Rhode Island with American Airlines. As mentioned before, you can be taken by other airlines to other islands such as St. John, Nassua and Freeport.
Nassau and Freeport are well connected by cruise ships and attract day trippers. Bahamasair sells a variety of airline passes for travel to the islands, whether your trip starts in Nassau, Miami or Orlando. The most popular airline for travel to the USA, American Airlines, flies from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Grand Bahama. A large car rental company is available at the international airports in Nassua and Freeport, but hard to find on Out Islands.
For an affordable beach experience in Nassau, head to Pigeon Cay Beach Club, which offers by far the best beach resort for price and experience. Paradise Island is known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque views of the Caribbean Sea, which connects Nassua with Freeport via two bridges over the harbor. It attracts the most tourists all year round and offers a variety of amenities such as a golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, golf courses and a wellness center.
The vast majority of the country's population lives in the Turks and Caicos Islands, a group of islands off the west coast of Jamaica. This archipelago consists of four islands, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados, and consists of three separate islands: Nassau, Freeport and Paradise Island, which are run by a separate government, and the Turkmenistan Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands, which have separate governments. The largest part of this population lives on the island of Nassua, which is home to the largest population of Bahamians, with about 1.5 million people.
The capital Nassau is dominated by the Bahamian Embassy in New Providence, the largest city in the country, and is connected to a large number of hotels, restaurants, hotels and other businesses. Paradise Island is connected to New Rhode Island by a bridge and is a much smaller island dominated by sprawling Las Vegas-style resorts.
It is easy to do nothing but sunbathe and relax in the Bahamas, but in most cases it means enjoying the sun for relaxation. This balmy, windswept island north of the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean offers visitors stunning views of the turquoise sea, beautiful beaches and a variety of natural attractions.