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The Bahamas

Spangled between the depths of the North Atlantic and Florida's eastern coast, the Bahamas â not technically part of the Caribbean â comprises more than 700 stunning subtropical islands and 2400 cays, most uninhabited, and all fringed by spectacular coral and fathomless ocean trenches. From the grit and bustle of funky Nassau to the vast mangroves of Andros, there's an astonishing array of beaches, reefs, forests and historic towns to be discovered, all within the compass of an hour's flight.

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Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

The Exumas

Founded as the world's first land-and-sea reserve in 1958, this stunning 283-sq-kilometer expanse of reef, cay and sea is world-famous among divers. One…
Blue Holes National Park

Out Islands

The limestone rock of the Bahamas is pock-marked by blue holes–deep vertical 'caves' created by the collapse of limestone sinkholes. Over the centuries,…
Clifton Heritage National Park

New Providence

The scrub forest, wetlands, beaches and historic relics of Clifton Heritage National Park narrowly avoided being bulldozed to make space for new tourist…
Dolphin House

Out Islands

Looking like something Gaudí might have created on a tropical holiday, this astonishing house is the lifelong labor of Bimini historian and poet Ashley…
Lucayan National Park

Grand Bahama

This 16-hectare national park is Grand Bahama’s natural treasure. About 40km east of Ranfurly Circle, the park is known for its underwater cave system,…
National Art Gallery of the Bahamas

Nassau

Anchoring the West Hill St tourist enclave, the National Art Gallery is a welcome oasis inside the stately 1860s-era Villa Doyle and one of the gems in…
Graycliff Cigar Co

Nassau

Wandering into this cigar factory is like falling into 1920s Cuba. In a narrow, smoke-yellowed room with old-fashioned mosaic floors, torcedores (cigar…
Fort Fincastle & the Queen’s Staircase

Nassau

Set on a small hill just south of downtown Nassau, this small fort was built by Lord Dunmore in 1793 to guard the harbor against invaders. Never used, it…

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Best Things to Do

With its turquoise waters, pillowy sand beaches and laid-back island attitude, everything really does seem better in The Bahamas.

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Transportation

Though getting around the Bahamas requires a bit of planning, you'll definitely be rewarded with white-sand beaches and fun water activities.

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Visa Requirements

One of the Caribbean's most popular destinations, the Bahamas is fairly accessible to travelers, but some rules do apply. Here's what you need to know.

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Traveling with Kids

From the family-friendly thrills of Paradise Island to exploring the depths of the jungle, here are the best things to do in the Bahamas with kids.

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Best Road Trips

Road trip in The Bahamas? That’s right. These pint-sized road trips pack a full dose of Bahamian culture at each stop.

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