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Nassau’s harbour, Cable Beach resorts, and a short hop to the Exuma cays

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Best months December to April (dry season); May to June for warm water with fewer crowdsFly into NAS, Lynden Pindling International Airport

Nassau on New Providence is the capital, with Cable Beach to the west and Paradise Island across the harbour bridges. It is the base for day trips to Blue Lagoon Island and by air or boat to the Exuma cays.

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Cable Beach

The resort beach on the north shore of New Providence, a few minutes west of downtown Nassau, home to the Baha Mar resort complex.

Stay nearby: Rosewood Baha Mar
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Paradise Island

Connected to Nassau by two bridges; home to the Atlantis resort and its 141-acre Aquaventure water park with a mile-long rapids river, and the Ocean Club at the quieter east end.

Stay nearby: The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort
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Queen’s Staircase

A 66-step stair cut from solid limestone by enslaved workers between 1793 and 1794 as a route to Fort Fincastle; later named for Queen Victoria.

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Fort Fincastle

An 18th-century fort on Bennet’s Hill above the Queen’s Staircase with a wide view over Nassau harbour.

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Blue Lagoon Island

A private island about 5 km from Nassau with beaches, mangrove kayaking and a dolphin encounter program, reached by a short ferry.

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Downtown Nassau and Bay Street

The historic waterfront core of the capital with the straw market, colonial government buildings and the cruise port.

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Big Major Cay (Pig Beach)

An uninhabited Exuma cay where a herd of feral pigs swims out to boats; the government banned feeding by tourists after several pigs died. Reached from Nassau by day-trip boat or small plane.

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Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

A protected chain of cays in the Exumas with no-take marine reserve status, visited on boat day trips from Nassau or from Staniel Cay.

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Clifton Heritage National Park

A coastal park on the western tip of New Providence with Lucayan, colonial-era and plantation sites plus beaches and snorkeling.

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zoo and gardens

Ardastra Gardens

A small zoo and botanical garden in Nassau known for its flock of trained Caribbean flamingos, the national bird.

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When is the best time to visit the Bahamas?

Best months are December to April (dry season); May to June for warm water with fewer crowds. Tell us your dates and we will say honestly whether they work.

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NAS, Lynden Pindling International Airport. We arrange transfers to the hotel as part of the booking.

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