Discover the best hotels, restaurants, and things to do with this travel editorcurated Bahamas guide.
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is an archipelago stretched out across 500 miles of the Atlantic Ocean.
Even if you are coming from farther away, this island chain is worth the journey.
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People also love and appreciate our nature and wildlife.
Another sight Nguyen says to prioritize?
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“Junkanoo, a uniquely Bahamian street parade celebrating music, dance, and freedom.
But there’s only one Bahamian Junkanoo experience, and it’s on Bay Street [in Nassau].
Heres everything you’re gonna wanna know toplan a trip to The Bahamas.
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Baha Mar also has satellite properties on other islands, including Bimini and Harbour Island.
Luckily, all of the Bahamian islands havebeautiful beachesto choose from.
Bring a book, or just plan on spending your time staring at your gorgeous surroundings in total awe.
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Deep-sea fishing excursions are also available via chartered boat.
Explore a national park
Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama Island is another must-see spot.
Here, visitors can kayak through mangroves or simply go for a stroll, spotting local flora and fauna.
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Expect conch soup and lobster, plus plenty of freshly caught fish.
The event isheld every Fridayand includes plates of fried fish and other local delicacies.
The summer months are also rainy, but there will be fewer visitors and more affordable rates.
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Your flight to the Out Islands will probably connect via Nassau.
Private charters are a popular option, too.
Cruises might be the most common way to get toThe Bahamas.
Visit one of the 30 other inhabited islands outside of Nassau,” Nguyen says.
“If youve only ever been to Nassau, you havent seen all The Bahamas has for you.
Here are a few islands to consider for your itinerary.
Grand Bahama:A visit to Grand Bahama means getting to experience the archipelago’s best outdoor adventures.
Harbour Island:Those looking for an enchanting and colorful experience need not look further than Harbour Island.
This is where visitors will find Insta-famous, pastel-colored homes shaded by palm trees.
There are gorgeous beaches here, too, Pink Sand Beach is certainly the most famous.
If you’re sticking around on this island, dig your umbrella into the sand at Coco Plum Beach.
Urban hustle and bustle meets serene island escapism in this city, and in all the right ways.
Ride-shares like Uber and Lyft do not operate on the island.
But, if you want to schedule a ride, try the localLets Go Bahama app.
Intra-island flights:There are both scheduled intra-island flights and chartered flights available throughout The Bahamas.
Bahamasair offers routes between Treasure Cay and Marsh Harbor in Abacos, and Nassau to Great Exuma.
Other airline options for getting around the islands include Flamingo Air and Western Air.See all flight options here.
