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.
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.
THE BAHAMAS
The junction of the Atlantic and Caribbean oceans is littered with the 700 islands and 2,400 coral cays of The Bahamas that offer North American travelers easy access to sparkling beaches, gleaming megaresorts and quaint West Indian-style inns. More than half of the Bahamian population resides on New Providence.
The Bahamian calendar is filled with special events and celebrations. The largest blowout festival of the year is the carnival-like party called Junkanoo. At Christmastime, costumed dancers, musicians and drummers parade through the streets to the rhythm of cowbells, goatskin drums and whistle. During the summer, Goombay offers a variety of Bahamian musical and cultural events. Sporting events
