You probably want to travel, which is probably why you found this page. Are you writing down places you want to visit and also places where you want to make memories that will last a lifetime? But you’re not sure where you want to go next.
Well, you’ve come to the right place, because we’re going to tell you why you should put the Bahamas on your list of places to visit. Keep reading!
The Bahamas are a chain of about 700 beautiful islands that are southeast of the US coast of Florida and north of Cuba.
It is known for its beautiful beaches, friendly people, water parks, exotic resorts, and so much more.
Let’s take a look at what we think are the best things to do in the Bahamas:
1. Relax at any one of the pleasant beaches
There are a lot of beaches in the Bahamas that would look great on Instagram. Most of them have white sand, but a few have pink sand, which is also very pretty.
Some are ideal for beach or water sports, while others are ideal for lounging in the shade with an iced lemonade. The beaches that travelers like the most are Pink Sand Beach on Harbour Island, Gold Rock Beach in Lucayan National Park, Stocking Island on The Great Exuma Island, and the beaches in Nassau. So, leave all your worries behind, add a little adrenaline, and lie on a beach in the Caribbean to soak up the sun.
2. Explore Atlantis Paradise Island
The sprawling, high-quality resort is on Paradise Island, which is less than 2 miles northeast of downtown Nassau. It has a golf course, great rooms, a casino, and several places to eat.
The ocean-themed resort has 11 pools, 5 miles of beautiful beaches, and AquaVenture, a 141-acre water park with eight waterslides, pools, and water playgrounds. Not to mention that the marine habitat, which is the most popular part of the mega resort, is an open-air habitat with piranhas, lobsters, rays, eels, sharks, and more. Not only is it thrilling for kids, but it is also thrilling for adults.
3. Swim with the pigs
The Exuma islands are a great place to visit because they have beautiful beaches with white sand and turquoise water. Even though there are many other fun things to do in the beautiful Exumas, the Pig beach on the island of Big Major Cay (about 82 miles southeast of Nassau) is one of the most popular day trips. Yes, those are real pigs that can swim!
As soon as you step onto the beach, a group of happy pigs will paddle out to meet you. You can swim with happy pigs and feed them fruit or vegetables. In the end, nothing can keep you from snuggling up with the cute little piglets.
4. Go snorkeling (or scuba diving)
Andros is the largest island in the Bahamas, and the Andros Barrier Great Reef is the third-largest barrier reef in the world.
The cerulean ocean is one of the best and most beautiful places to see what’s in the sea. The reef’s underwater forest is home to many colorful fish, such as trumpet fish and parrotfish, turtles, coral, eels, and stingrays, which will be a feast for your eyes if you go snorkeling or scuba diving to look at marine life.
5. Play with the dolphins
Dolphins are thought to be the most playful and smart animals. So, while we are there, why not take advantage of the great chance to interact with dolphins in their natural environment on Blue Lagoon Island? (located just three miles from Nassau).
The Blue Lagoon island, which is actually called Salt Cay, is one of the best places to go in the Bahamas. A short boat ride will take you to a tropical island where you can dance, kiss, and play with dolphins. You can also have a local photographer take pictures of your fun memories and sell them to you, or you can just bring your own waterproof camera. Also, the trainers who will be with you are very nice and will help you make the most of your day.
6. Munch on the scrumptious Conch
The locals say “conk” when they talk about conch, which is a traditional Bahamian dish. The local conch in the Bahamas is a lot like calamari. If you like calamari, you should put it on your list of things to do.
At Frankie Gone Bananas or Da Conch Shack in the capital, you must try the conch fritters, which are cooked to perfection. Visit Goldie’s Conch House and Dino’s Gourmet Conch Salad in Nassau if you’re in the mood for conch salad with citrus sauces and peppers. If not, you can also try the deep-fried, golden, and crispy cracked conch at Curly’s Restaurant and Bar in the capital.
7. Visit the flamingos
The Ardastra Gardens, Zoo, and Conservation Centre is a safe place for many animals in Nassau. The national bird, the Flamingo, is the most popular animal there.
The famous flamingo marching show happens three times a day, so you can get close to the birds and take pictures. If you can’t go there, you can see more than 60,000 graceful long-necked flamingos at Inagua National Park. It will pay off.
8. Climb the Queen’s staircase
The Queen’s Staircase is in Nassau. It was made by 600 slaves out of limestone rock between 1973 and 1974. It was made as a direct route to Nassau in case enemies attacked and a cover was needed.
The huge 65-step historical staircase is a great place to learn about the past and take a walk in the lush tropical grotto with waterfalls and swaying palm trees. Also, going there doesn’t cost anything! No matter what time of day you go, it’s always beautiful and peaceful.
9. Discover Lucayan National Park
In Grand Bahamas, at Lucayan National Park, there is an underwater cave system that is one of the largest underwater caves in the world. It covers 40 acres.
People can go to Ben’s Cave and Burial Mound Cave. You can’t swim in the caves, and you need a special permit to dive. However, you can learn about the park’s ecosystem by exploring it or reading about it, or you can have a picnic at the beautiful Gold Rock Beach on your way out (which appears in two of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies).
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