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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…
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…
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,…
John Watling's Distillery
Nassau
Watling's, relatively new to the Bahamian rum-distilling game, has found a home in the beautifully restored 18th-century Buena Vista Estate, its extensive…

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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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