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Each island in The Bahamas has its own character and something different to offer. Enjoy a holiday full of variety by visiting as many islands as time allows.

• Nassau, capital city of The Bahamas, lies on New Providence Island, the neighbor of Paradise Island. This island pair maintains a distinct blend of international glamour and tropical ease, giving holidaymakers the freedom to do everything or nothing at all.  
• Beautiful beaches and unspoiled pine forests, sleepy villages and catamaran cruises at sunset. You can experience it all on Grand Bahama Island. 
• We call them the Out Islands because they are the most remote in the Bahamas archipelago. But please don’t confuse secluded with sleepy. Out here, activities are numerous and islands and cays are seemingly unending.

Getting There

One of the best things about The Islands of the Bahamas is that they are easy to get to – and once you arrive they are even easier to travel around. British Airways flies from London to Nassau airport (Sir Lynden Pindling International – NAS) five times a week, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. First Choice flies to Nassau (from Manchester) fortnightly on Sundays in the summer months. The direct flight takes nine hours, but if you want to combine your trip with a stay in the USA, or fly into a different Bahamian island, you can head for American cities such as Miami, Orlando, Atlanta and New York.

The main airlines connecting the USA and Nassau are:

American Airlines/American Eagle, Bahamas air, Continental Connection, Gulf stream Airlines, Delta Airlines, Comair, US Airways, Island Express, Spirit Airlines

Getting Around

There is so much to see in The Bahamas that you should plan to visit several islands if time permits. Once you arrive in the Islands, you can use public transportation or rent a car to get about. There are plenty of charter plane companies, so movement between the islands is easy too. Learn more about traveling around the islands here.

Exchange Rate

The official currency of The Bahamas is the Bahamian dollar (B$) which is on par with the US dollar. Both currencies are used interchangeably. Get rates HERE.

Culture

Bahamian culture has embraced a wealth of native customs from the indigenous “Indian” people who populated The Islands of the Bahamas over the centuries. Then, in 1647, Bahamian culture suddenly underwent an abrupt change when the English Puritans settled on the island of Eleuthera.

It has further evolved over the past four centuries, witnessing the arrival of Bermudan slaves and free blacks, British Loyalists (accompanied by slaves) fleeing America after the War of Independence, freed Africans from slave ships, black Seminoles from Florida, people from other Caribbean islands, and Chinese, Syrian and Greek immigrants.

Facts

·         With 700 islands sprinkled over 100,000 sq miles of ocean, The Bahamas offers the largest assortment of holiday spots of any tropical destination. Islands are encircled by cays (pronounced “keys”).

·         The emerald and turquoise waters of the Bahamas archipelago naturally form breathtaking beaches. Seclusion, activities, countless meandering miles of sand - white or pink. Here, where ocean meets land, the possible rewards are genuinely endless.

·         The 300,000 people who live in The Islands of the Bahamas are predominantly of West African descent.

·         The Bahamas has the clearest waters in the world, with visibility of over 200ft (61m). Travelers seeking beaches, boating and sailing, diving and snorkeling, ecotourism, fishing and water sports will be the first to notice the difference our water clarity makes to their sporting experience.

Entry

UK citizens can stay in The Bahamas for up to 8 months without a visa. You will require a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date you leave The Bahamas. For details click HERE.

Investment

This dynamic island nation is well known throughout the world for its natural beauty and the warm welcome that awaits the millions who visit our shores every year. More and more, however, we are also becoming known for the warm welcome that awaits international investment in our country. With economic, political and social conditions that provide a fertile business environment, The Bahamas is also a paradise for investment. We offer a number of unique advantages – freedom from taxation, democratic stability and investment incentives – and an infrastructure that encourages, supports and rewards international investment.

(Data from Bahama Tourism)