Nassau, Bahamas

Nassau might be the capital of the Bahamas, but this area is known more for being a shopping mecca in the jewelry world. Hundredss of thousands of people flock to the stores on Bay Street to purchase their diamonds, rubies, pearls, emeralds, and more at deep discounted prices.

Paradise Island can be found on the northern shores of Nassau, and the name does not even come close to describing the magnificent beauty and thrilling adventures that awaits every visitor. Atlantis has numerous hotels, a casino, shopping center, aquarium, water park, and access to the most spectacular beaches in the world. You can even swim with the dolphins during your time there!

The history of Nassau is plentiful and there are numerous tours available for people to take, so that they can learn more about this beautiful island. You can tour well-known art galleries, the Christ Church Cathedral, the local forts in the area, and much more.

One of the best experiences that everyone raves about is the Old Town Walking Tour. This tour can take a few hours to do, if done properly, but people will see vibrantly colored buildings as well as flower gardens that are filled with fragrances that can be smelled for miles.

Everyone needs to experience one of the Straw Markets when they are visiting Nassau. This is quite the experience and you will find yourself walking in and out of booths filled with all sorts of items as locals try to convince you to buy from them.

A few of the best restaurants that serve authentic Bahamian foods include Lukka Kairi Restaurant and Bar, Dali Modernistic Tapas, Bahamian Cookin’ Restaurant & Bar, and The Bearded Clam Sports Bar.

Rum tasting is quite popular in all the Bahamas, and the John Watling brand can be found throughout the country. The John Watling Distillery is in Nassau, so people may want to stop in to learn about the entire rum making process. It all begins with hand-cut sugar cane molasses, which is something most people never knew.