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The Bahamas

Spangled between the depths of the North Atlantic and Florida's eastern coast, the Bahamas â not technically part of the Caribbean â comprises more than 700 stunning subtropical islands and 2400 cays, most uninhabited, and all fringed by spectacular coral and fathomless ocean trenches. From the grit and bustle of funky Nassau to the vast mangroves of Andros, there's an astonishing array of beaches, reefs, forests and historic towns to be discovered, all within the compass of an hour's flight.

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Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
The Exumas
Founded as the world's first land-and-sea reserve in 1958, this stunning 283-sq-kilometer expanse of reef, cay and sea is world-famous among divers. One…
Blue Holes National Park
Out Islands
The limestone rock of the Bahamas is pock-marked by blue holes–deep vertical 'caves' created by the collapse of limestone sinkholes. Over the centuries,…
Clifton Heritage National Park
New Providence
The scrub forest, wetlands, beaches and historic relics of Clifton Heritage National Park narrowly avoided being bulldozed to make space for new tourist…
Garden of the Groves
Freeport & Lucaya
The west end of Grand Bahama is mostly scrub pine and asphalt, so finding this green maze of walkways, trees and water features is like discovering an…
Dolphin House
Out Islands
Looking like something Gaudí might have created on a tropical holiday, this astonishing house is the lifelong labor of Bimini historian and poet Ashley…
National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
Nassau
Anchoring the West Hill St tourist enclave, the National Art Gallery is a welcome oasis inside the stately 1860s-era Villa Doyle and one of the gems in…
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Lucayan National Park
Grand Bahama
This 16-hectare national park is Grand Bahama’s natural treasure. About 40km east of Ranfurly Circle, the park is known for its underwater cave system,…
Elbow Reef Lighthouse
The Abacos
Lit by a hand-pumped kerosene burner (the last of its kind still in operation), this candy-striped lighthouse was erected in 1863, despite the attempts of…

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Best Things to Do
With its turquoise waters, pillowy sand beaches and laid-back island attitude, everything really does seem better in The Bahamas.
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Transportation
Though getting around the Bahamas requires a bit of planning, you'll definitely be rewarded with white-sand beaches and fun water activities.
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Visa Requirements
One of the Caribbean's most popular destinations, the Bahamas is fairly accessible to travelers, but some rules do apply. Here's what you need to know.
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Traveling with Kids
From the family-friendly thrills of Paradise Island to exploring the depths of the jungle, here are the best things to do in the Bahamas with kids.
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Best Road Trips
Road trip in The Bahamas? That’s right. These pint-sized road trips pack a full dose of Bahamian culture at each stop.
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Aboard a passenger mail boat in the Bahamas: a different way to explore the Caribbean

Jul 13, 2023 • 7 min read

Though it took almost 11 hours more than a flight would have, one writer’s journey aboard a mail boat in the Bahamas provided an incomparable journey.