Bahamas

Secret sandbars and pink sand beaches. Miles of irresistibly blue waters. In short, these islands are the world's most idyllic settings for a getaway. A place where adventures unfold in the blink of an eye — across 16 uniquely captivating main islands and 100,000 square miles of the world's clearest ocean – from Grand Bahama Island and The Abacos in the North to Acklins and Crooked Islands, Mayaguana, and Inagua in the South. Every day brings a new thrill – from food festivals and fishing tournaments to fish fries and even flamingo yoga. Can you see it all in a trip? Not in one lifetime.

Travel guide

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Best time to visit: May-September
Average temp: 27°C/81°F
Average flight time: 17 Hours
Most suited for: Couples
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah
Time Difference: +8 Hours

Getting There

Reaching the Bahamas is straightforward!
Flying from England to the Bahamas is simple, with British Airways offering direct flights from London Heathrow to Nassau. Alternatively, airlines such as Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and American Airlines provide options with stopovers in hubs like Miami, Atlanta, or New York, with a total journey time of around 11 to 15 hours. Once in Nassau, onward travel is seamless—regular domestic flights and ferries connect you to the Out Islands, while taxis, buses, and car rentals make exploring New Providence and Paradise Island easy.

The Islands

Uncover The Abacos - the Boating Capital of the Bahamas; Acklins and Crooked Island’s unspoilt beauty; Andros’ outdoor adventures; The Berry Islands’ big game fishing; Bimini’s legendary islands; Cat Island’s escapism; and a tale of two islands on Eleuthera and Harbour Island. Experience the Exumas’ famed swimming pigs; Grand Bahama Island’s tropical playground of Freeport; Inagua - the Birdwatching Capital of The Bahamas; and Long Island’s coral reefs and beaches. Delight in the pirate stronghold turned prized fishing spot – Mayaguana; the tropics meet big city life at Nassau and Paradise Island; Ragged Island’s undisturbed nature; Rum Cay’s peaceful seclusion; and the small island with a big story - San Salvador!

Food and Drink

Fresh flavours fuel every experience in The Bahamas – from fresh lobster and conch fritters to Eleuthera-grown sugarloaf pineapples and island-made rum. No visit to The Bahamas is complete without enjoying Peas ‘n Rice, Johnny Cake, Guava Duff, and drinks like Kalik beer, Switcha limeade, and Bahama Mama and Goombay Smash cocktails. Every island in The Bahamas hosts a Fish Fry – a quintessentially Bahamian, culinary gathering place, with street vendors or beach shacks serving some of best, most authentic island cuisine – with Nassau’s Arawak Cay the biggest and most extravagant.

Family Fun

Go wild at Paradise Island’s Aquaventure at Atlantis and Nassau’s Baha Bay Water Park. Swim with pigs in the Exumas, encounter wild stingrays at Bimini’s Honeymoon Harbour, and interact with Blue Lagoon Island’s sea lions and dolphins. Test your balance with paddleboarding at Cable Beach or hold on tight for a banana boat ride at Cabbage Beach. Delve into pirate life at Pirates of Nassau Museum, feed birds at Ardastra Gardens, shop for locally made souvenirs at the Straw Market, or climb the Queen’s Staircase’s 66 steps up to Fort Fincastle in Nassau.

Spa and Wellness

Discover amazing spas and wellness retreats across The Bahamas – especially in Nassau. Energise, rejuvenate, and relax at the holistic-style retreat - The Island House’s Bamford Spa. Indulge in Caribbean-inspired experiences at Sandals Royal Bahamian’s Red Lane® Spa. Science, nature, wellness, and beauty combine at Baha Mar Resort’s ESPA Spa and Sense®, A Rosewood Spa. Encounter rest and rejuvenation and a private island feel at The Cove Eleuthera. Lie back, unwind, and experience Balinese-inspired therapies at the One&Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island.

Activities

Try your hand at big game fishing to catch marlin and mahi-mahi in the rich waters of Bimini’s fish-hook cluster of islands. Go diving amongst The Catacombs’ sun-splashed coral garden of turtles, tropical fish, and eagle rays at The Abacos. Snorkel at James Bond’s famous Thunderball Grotto in the Exumas or, if you’re not faint-hearted, why not swim with Nurse Sharks at Compass Cay? Kayak through mangroves and birdlife at Grand Bahamas’ Lucayan National Park. Careen down water slides at breakneck speeds at Atlantis Paradise Island.

Things to see and do

Climb up to the Islands’ tallest point – Cat Island’s The Hermitage atop Mount Alvernia. Explore Downtown Nassau’s National Art Gallery of the Bahamas and the sculptors, craftsmen, and artisans creating magic at the Straw Market. Meet the native rock iguanas at Exuma’s Bitter Guana Cay. Sunbathe and swim at Harbour Island’s unique light rose-hued Pink Sands Beach. Trade the beach for nature trails at Eleuthera’s Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve. Experience the vibrant Junkanoo carnival celebrations with their street parades and musical beats on Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and many Saturdays throughout the summer months across the islands.