"The beauty of Nassau" a Nassau Travel Page by lashr1999

Nassau is a good place to relax and enjoy the hot and humid climate of the Caribbean. The crystal clear waters and bright red sunset will captivate you. Nassau has been the center of color and culture in the islands. Just look at the islands history of piracy, rum-smuggling, and colonialism.

Quick Tips/Suggestions:

When here, the best excursion to do is the powerboat adventure which takes you to the private Exumas Islands. The tour is a bit expensive but worth every penny. You get to experience wildlife, participate in different activities or just lie on the beach.
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Take a trip to visit Atlantis and see the aquatic exhibits such as the dig. Go around 7 PM to avoid the entrance fee. The site is not to Bohemian, and it seems to try to be a mini Las Vegas. If you have kids it would be a nice place to stay.
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The straw market is a place to find handicraft goods. Be aware that some items advertised as Bahamian may actually be from Asia. Be prepared to do a lot of bargaining here to get the best prices. Please note that the Bahamian dollar has the exact same value as the US dollar, so you can bring your own money if you wish.
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For nightlife try Senor Frog’s and the Paradise Café both can be hit or miss depending on the time of day. Also around this area is the Fluid Lounge, Bahamians say this is the place to go for hp hop and native Bahamian music.
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For authentic Bahamian food try the restaurants in the Arawak Cay area. Try the conch fritters for a taste of something different.

Best Way to Get Around:

Jitney buses can take you to the main parts of Nassau. They cost $1 one way. The number 10 bus connects cable beach to downtown. The buses do not connect Nassau to Paradise Island.
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Small ferry boats are used to connect Nassau and Paradise Island they cost $3 one way.
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Cabs can also be hailed if you need a ride. Be sure you negotiate the price before hand to avoid surprises later on.