The fastest way to understand The Bahamas is through its neighborhoods. Each has its own rhythm, and picking the right one — to stay in or to live in — shapes your whole experience.
Below is a quick, honest tour of the areas worth knowing, and who each one suits best.
Nassau
The colorful colonial capital and cruise-ship gateway.
Paradise Island
A resort island connected to Nassau by bridge.
Exuma
Home to the famous swimming pigs and endless cays.
Grand Bahama
A duty-free port island with pristine beaches.
Harbour Island
A pink-sand beach paradise of pastel colonial cottages.
Andros
The largest and least developed island, ringed by a massive barrier reef.
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