This beautiful conglomerate of islands officially known as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is an independent country between Florida and Cuba. The island is a must place to visit making your experience a bliss one.
When planning a trip to this place, decide which part of the island you are going to visit and plan your stay accordingly. Below we have listed some of the beautiful places in The Bahamas and few accommodation options as well
Nassau/New Providence
Located on New Providence Island, popularly known as Nassau is the capital city of Bahamas. It is the place where most of the journeys mark their beginning. Majority of international flights land on this island archipelago. Apart from the fact that it is the most populated city of Bahamas, it is a hub of entertainment with numerous restaurants and bars, places to shop, golf courses as well as museums.
It provides its visitors with a perfect beach holiday and some worth going attractions like Cable Beach where you can go scuba diving or just lay down in the sun. You can also enjoy snorkeling or diving or any other fun water activity.
When it comes to accommodation, there are several options you can choose from. It has high-end resorts to most affordable inns.
Best Places to Stay
- Sun Fun Resort
- A Stone’s Throw Away
- Compass Point Beach Hotel
- Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
- The Cove at Atlantis
Exumas Cays Island/George Town
To the southeast of New Providence Island, lies the island of Great Exuma. It is a chain of about 350 islands whose capital is George Town. This area is extremely popular for its famous swimming pigs and is a favorite spot for boaters and yachters. If you are a history buff, then it might interest you that this place has an engrossing history, including 17th-century swashbucklers. There’s a pink and white government building and a saltwater lagoon of Lake Victoria where you can go. But to explore the hidden parts of the island, you need to get a ferry such as to Stocking Island. The place has a wide range of resorts, low key lodgings, and even private rentals.
Best Places to Stay
- Island Time Villas
- Club Peace & Plenty
- Augusta Bay Bahamas
- Hideaways at Palm Bay
Freeport/Grand Bahama Island
Located on Grand Bahama, Freeport is the second-largest city in the Bahamas with full of entertainment options. It becomes one of the popular destinations because of its proximity to Miami and Grand Bahama International Airport increase its accessibility from the States. It has a neverending variety of shopping destinations, casinos, nightclubs and restaurants.
For nature lovers, the place has three national parks to go to, including Lucayan National Park which has trails for hikers.
This place is best for those who are on a budget as it has various boutique hotels and private home rentals apart from luxury resorts.
Best Places to Stay
- Royal Islander
- Dolphin Cove
- Ocean Reef Yacht Club & Resort
- Pelican Bay at Lucaya
- Grand Lucayan, Bahamas
Eleuthera Island
This island sometimes called the birthplace of Bahamas is a long island that stretches from Gregory Town in the north to Bannerman Town in the extreme south. This island is the perfect place to relax because of its secluded beaches, stunning coves and natural adventures. It is best known for its powdery pink sand and pineapple fields and is underdeveloped compared to other areas of the Bahamas.
The island has a very simple life, so the places for stay are not that luxurious and extravagant.
Best Places to Stay
- Daddy Joe’s
- Surfers Manor
- Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina
- Unique Village
- French Leave Resort