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Endless crystal turquoise water beguiles the senses and invites you to explore vibrant coral reefs beneath its surface in this quintessential island paradise. With its famed gaming establishments and ultra-luxurious shopping venues, as well as downtown Nassau's pastel pinks and blues and its bustling straw market, the Bahamas perfectly mingles the sultry island rhythm with a cosmopolitan sophistication to create the best of both worlds.
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Population 300,000
Language English
Capital Nassau
Electric Current 110v
Climate Tropical
Number of Sandals 1
Distance from Miami 40min
 
The 330-year old city of Nassau displays many charming signs of its British Colonial heritage, from crisply clad, white-gloved policemen to the pomp and ceremony of the changing of the guard at Government House. Yet, underneath the gentility of the Old World ambiance throbs a vibrant Caribbean pulse that colors and enlivens every aspect of this booming place. From quaint colonial architecture, bathed in pastel pinks and greens, to the lilting sounds of Bahamians conversing in the streets and from the proud traditions of the past to the incredibly vivid Junkanoo rhythm of modern times, Nassau opens wide a window to its colorful past, while also inviting everyone to enjoy the very best of Bahamian living.
Sophistication reigns supreme in the elegant stores-many of which you can also find on the streets of London, New York or Paris-that line Nassau's main thoroughfares. Copious duty free shopping only makes your experience more appealing. If you prefer something a little bit more in keeping with the Caribbean vibe, you're also very much in luck, since Nassau is home to the largest straw market in the entire region. Simply every item under the sun that can be fashioned from straw is available here and don't forget, it's always a good idea to bargain! Want a truly authentic Bahamian shopping experience? Then head on down to the market at Potter's Cay and join in with the throngs of natives as they select fresh produce, conch and fish. Whatever your purchasing pleasure, Nassau is sure to satisfy.
Once you’ve soaked in the sunshine, claimed your own idyllic stretch of shoreline and sipped, dined and relaxed the day away, perhaps you’ll be in the mood for some sophisticated excitement. If so, then Bahamas has the ideal answer for you. With several elegant casinos offering Las Vegas-style gambling, you can try your luck at the tables, thrill to the high-stakes action or simply drink in the alluring atmosphere as you enjoy a delicious cocktail and sway to the intoxicating rhythms of the sultry evening.
For those who enjoy games of chance, two of the most extensive and impressive casinos outside of Las Vegas make their home in Nassau and tiny Paradise Island. Complete with every gaming choice you could ever envision, from craps and blackjack to roulette, baccarat and a vast selection of slot machines, the sky is the absolute limit when you’re ready to try your luck at the tables in Nassau. So answer the call of the night and thrill to the very height of gambling chic in surroundings every bit as glamorous and tantalizing as you’ll find anywhere on the planet.
Our Resorts in the Bahamas:
Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island