The capital city of The Islands of The Bahamas, Nassau is located on 21-mile-long New Providence, the 11th largest island in The Bahamas. The fine harbor of Nassau is protected by tiny Paradise Island for a three-mile stretch. This sheltered harbor attracted settlers from the early days. When British colonists discovered the harbor in the late 1600s, some left the island of Eleuthera to live on New Providence. Nassau's history can be traced back to days of the legendary pirate Blackbeard. Its sheltered harbor, mansions, cathedrals and 18th-century fortresses have been beautifully preserved.
Approximately 172,000 people live in the Nassau/Paradise Island area, with the majority of them residing in the capital city of Nassau. A native of Nassau is called a Nassuvian.
Once known as Hogg Island, Paradise Island is 685 acres of pure bliss connected to Nassau by two 600-foot bridges. The island was developed almost exclusively to delight and accommodate visitors, with resorts, hotels, restaurants, shops, a golf course, an aquarium, and a casino rounding out the amenities. Very few private residences exist on the island.
Shops, pubs and cafes line Nassau's historic Bay Street. Considered the city's "Main Street", it has maintained its historic feel while offering all the amenities that visitors desire.
Jamaica is a wonderful place to visit. The tourist areas are extremely safe with very little crime. The people are educated, warm & friendly. They speak English, but have their own dialect called "Patois" which they are eager to share with you. Tourism is a huge part of the Jamaican economy so they are very eager to welcome you back time after time. You will likely meet some locals who you will remember for many years.
Experience Jamaica at its finest!
Known to many as MoBay, Montego Bay is the second-largest city in Jamaica and the country's gateway to tourism. Many cruises ships port there, but the vast majority of visitors to the island arrive in Montego Bay at the Sangster International Airport.
The waterfront is lined with white-sand beaches, hotels and resorts. Main attractions include championship golf courses, beaches, the Montego Bay Marine Park, and some classic Georgian architecture downtown. Gloucester Avenue, known locally as the Hip Strip, parallels the shore and is the commercial tourist hub.
Because it's a much larger city than Jamaica's other tourist areas, Montego Bay offers more in the way of sightseeing, shopping and nightlife.
From Montego Bay you can enjoy just about any tourist attraction on the island with relative ease.
The World Famous Seven Mile Beach is home to many all inclusive resorts as well as smaller local hotels. If beach is at the top of your priority list, then Negril needs to be at the top of your destination list because it doesn't get much better than this!