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Nassau

The capital of New Providence Island and the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau was a cosmopolitan jet-set playground long before the first jet ever flew. It was a getaway for wealthy Europeans and royalty in the years leading up to World War II, and it hasn't slowed down since.

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VISITING NASSAU

Just 180 miles from the international airport in Miami, Nassau¿s proximity to the United States has shaped the city into a tourist hot spot - and getting there is a breeze. Many airlines offer direct flights from several major airports, and since Nassau is such a popular vacation spot, flights are abundant and relatively inexpensive for the Caribbean.

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Where to Stay in Nassau
 

Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort
A warm Bahamian welcome awaits at Sheraton Cable Beach Resort, ideally situated on a 1,000-foot stretch of Nassau's most spectacular white-sand beach. From the moment you arrive, you'll be treated to gracious Bahamian... More


Quality Inn Nassau
Experience everything Nassau has to offer. Located just across the street from famous Junkanoo Beach, Quality Inn Nassau offers an ideal centralized location close to the Nassau Shopping district, straw market, Atlantis,... More


Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort
Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island Just 40 minutes from Miami, Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island is for discerning travelers who desire a blend of sophisticated British traditions such... More


Breezes Bahamas
Breezes is the first and only Super-Inclusive resort in The Bahamas. This beautiful resort, with 400 rooms and suites, is situated on a quiet stretch of the best beach in Nassau: the powder-white sands of Cable Beach.... More


Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace
A haven in the Bahamas where you can escape from the hectic world, the Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino is a tropical paradise waiting to be discovered. Just minutes from the Nassau International Airport,... More


British Colonial Hilton Nassau Hotel
Nassau's rich Colonial history comes alive at this beautiful downtown beachfront hotel. Built on the site of Old Fort Nassau, this 291-room property is luxuriously appointed at every turn. Each room and suite is... More


Comfort Suites Paradise Island
Experience everything Paradise Island has to offer. Located just 10 minutes from Nassau, duty-free Bay Street shopping and straw market, Comfort Suites Paradise Island all-suite hotel is adjacent to the world famous... More


Atlantis, Paradise Island
Atlantis takes you to a world beyond extraordinary. A world filled with the energy of the ocean, the beauty of the tropics, the spirit of a lost civilization and experiences unlike any other in the world. Marvel at... More


Hotel Riu Paradise Island
Just a forty-minute flight from the east coast of the U.S., yet so far removed in every other way, Paradise Island, Bahamas is a tropical state of mind, sea, and sand. This beautiful and serene destination features... More




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