The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Nassau
With its immaculate, sandy beaches and the lapping turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, travelers are continuing to flock to the beautiful islands of the Bahamas. In addition to being the ideal location for a relaxing beach break, the Bahamian capital, Nassau, is also known for its wonderful nightlife, including fabulous casinos, restaurants and bars. Nassau is also famous for its shopping (duty-free, of course!) and exhilarating water-sports, such as scuba diving, surfing and more. Interested? Of course you are! Why not take a look our guide to visiting the gorgeous island of Nassau?
Did you know that the Bahamas is actually made up of 700 unique islands that are distributed across over 100,000 square miles within the southwest Atlantic Ocean? However, only 30 of these islands have people living on them, and it is recommended that you stick to these islands for the best ‘Bahamian’ experience. From Nassau, it is easy to travel to the smaller islands, with most travelers tending to do this by boat or ferry; but you can also travel to other islands from Nassau by plane.
Nassau is famous for its impressive sandy beaches, and this is one of the strongest draws towards visiting this beautiful island.
Hands up if you are a foodie?! If so, you are in for a real treat. Whilst not an obvious choice for a foodie trip, Nassau is the ideal location for trying out delicious Bahamian cuisine. The food is a quirky fusion of typical Caribbean dishes and food that is traditionally South American. Imagine dining in front of the lapping ocean while relaxing in a traditional Bahamian restaurant with a generous glass of rum (well, when in Nassau!). There is something for everyone, regardless of your budget—from luxurious fine dining restaurants to cheap and cheerful cafes (and everything in between).
The same ethos applies to your accommodations. There is a wide range of hotels, hostels and more, from the luxurious ‘The Cove Atlantis’ and the ‘Ocean Club’ to the more cost-effective ‘Butterfly Beach Hotel’.
The weather in Nassau is pretty consistent all year around, and you can expect to enjoy good temperatures of at least 60 degrees on average. When planning your trip, it is wise to be mindful about the rainy season, which takes place between May and June. However, you can still enjoy everything that Nassau offers if you opt to travel during this time.
If you are looking for that ultimate night out and want to enjoy lovely cocktails at one of Nassau’s top nightclubs, then Nassau Paradise Island is the place to be. Not only is it great for drinking and dancing, but you can also enjoy some gaming action, too. In fact, it is the largest casino in the Caribbean; it has 85 table games, as well as over 700 of the latest slot machines.
This glamorous casino combines a funky Caribbean atmosphere coupled with a winning combination of opulent luxury; so, if you are looking for an exciting night out in the Caribbean, then Nassau is hard to beat.
Convinced? Imagine relaxing on a soft, shimmering, sandy beach gazing into the distance at the lapping turquoise waters while drinking a traditional glass of Caribbean rum… If this doesn’t get you booking your flights to the Bahamas in a matter of seconds, we don’t know what will! If you are looking for a relaxing break with guaranteed sunshine all year around, a visit to the beautiful Bahamas should be top of your list. With the stunning island of Nassau, you can do more than simply ‘dream big’—you can ‘travel big’, too. Will Nassau be on your ‘I have to go there’ list this summer?!
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