As a subtropical getaway, this sprawling archipelago includes some of the glitziest as well as the sleepiest offerings going. From Nassau, Freeport, and Paradise Island to the castaway Out Islands, you're sure to find your subtropical getaway here.
Cover photo: Don Ramey Logan
Don Ramey Logan First opened in 1968 just offshore from Nassau, Atlantis Paradise Island is one of the Caribbean's most iconic resort destinations, which with its world-famous water park, marine habitats, luxury towers, and stunning beaches spread out over 154 acres attracts millions of visitors every year. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a honeymoon, or simply a subtropical getaway, this guide will help you plan the perfect trip—covering the best time to visit, must-do…
Read more…Bahamas.com While most visitors to the Bahamas tend to stick to Nassau (New Providence) or Paradise Island, and perhaps Freeport on Grand Bahama—which of course means these destinations can and do get pretty crowded at times—the real magic of this 700-island archipelago lies beyond, in its “Out Islands.” Scattered across crystalline waters, easily accessible from Nassau yet worlds away in atmosphere, these are the Bahamas at its most authentic: serene, natural, and stunningly beautiful. Each…
Read more…Palm Island Resort These tropical isles usually rank high on the list of V-Day getaways, and offer an embarassment of riches when it comes to hotels and resorts. So this year a freelancer put together for USA Today a list of nine for couples to consider for a romantic Valentine's weekend. You may not agree with all of them - and, indeed, I find the list skews too much toward bigger resorts and largely ignores charming smaller inns, but I can attest to one, Palm Island (above) in…
Read more…This is an archipelago of some 700 islands, cays, and islets, although 2/3 of Bahamians live on New Providence island (the location of Nassau) and half of the remaining third on Grand Bahama island. Even so, that leaves a lot of potential alluring spots to visit. This video from the YouTube channel and Instagram account Revel boils down to ten the country's must-visits (though leaving out others like Bimini, the Exumas, and Eleuthera). Worth a watch!
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The Bahamas get a Tripatini blog shout-out int he recent Best Caribbean Shopping Off the Beaten Path, Part 1!
Hey Elvis! You're repping ABR now? Very cool. Yes, I've been, but always ready to go back! Thanks.
Chelle! I can help you in Abaco. Have you visited Abaco Beach Resort? I'll be in touch, hope all is well, when we go to Abaco, we'll trade out bikes for boats.
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