Overview

The Bahamas are one of the most beautiful places on earth to visit.  The water ranges from pale aqua to deep sapphire, the spectrum changing hourly as the relentless Bahamian sun sweeps across the island sky.  Nassau, the country's capital, is a bustling town on New Providence Island with shops, nightclubs, glitzy casinos and posh hotels.  Even in Nassau, though, there are quiet byways and shady lanes where you can escape the tumult of the main tourist drags.  Visitors have the option of either shopping all day or wandering past old colonial buildings that are full of history.  Visitors may spend their nights dining  on elegant French cuisine in a hotel restaurant visiting one of the island's amazing casinos.

Nassau's sheltered harbor bustles with cruise ship hubbub, while a block away, broad, palm lined Bay Street is alive with commercial activity.  The shopping in Nassau is first rate, as fine imported goods and local crafts compete for attention right next to each other.  The historical sights, which are numerous, are centered around the downtown area.  This area has been renovated and rejuvenated in recent years, adding to its beauty and attractiveness.  Amidst the historic landmarks, chic cigar bars, fancy restaurants, suave clubs, and trendy coffeehouses are popping up everywhere.

No visit to Nassau would be complete without a trip to amazing Paradise Island.  This strip of land right off of Nassau's north coast has amazing beaches and casinos.  It is truly a world class playground.  These casinos and beaches are the most popular destination for most tourists, and the newly completed Atlantis casino and super-resort has attracted even more visitors.  The water is clear blue, and the beaches are perfectly white on Paradise Island.  Inside the casinos there's every type of game to choose from, as well as dozens of shows and attractions.

The Bahamian Islands--with their exquisite golden- and pink sand beaches, lush tropical landscapes, unsullied waters, and year round sunshine--couldn't have sprung from the sea in more perfect shape for 20th-century vacationers.  Nassau is the crown jewel of the islands.  The town has become even more beautiful of late, and its amazing beaches, significant historic landmarks, and world class resort casinos continue to attract thousands upon thousands of tourists each year.