Nassau Vacations, Nassau Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Nassau Vacation Guide

Nassau is the commercial center and capital of the Bahamas. Located on New Providence Island, it is also home to 70% of the commonwealth’s population and is connected by bridge to Paradise Island, where Brooke Shield's Blue Lagoon was filmed. The Atlantis resort is located Paradise Island and is accessible by taxi or boat from Nassau.

Due to it’s close proximity to the United States coastline, the Bahamas have become an easily accessible destination for American travelers. Many people chose to access the island via air while others are brought over on cruise ships.

The most well known feature of Nassau is it’s straw market many tourists go to pick up items such as purses, hats, beach mats and wallets that have been hand woven out of straw.

Snorkeling in and around the reefs of Nassau is some of the best in the Caribbean. Clear water and abundant sea life will entice you to stay for awhile. Swimming with the dolphins is also popular here.

There are many great restaurants and shopping opportunities!