New Providence
Island 1 of 4
Nassau
The arrival island — resorts, restaurants, and easy flights, with quiet beaches closer than most expect. Everything within reach.
From $190/night First-timers & groups
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Seven hundred islands, four worth a full guide. Here's how they compare — the vibe, the money, and who each one is really for — so you can pick the one that fits your trip.
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The Out Islands Island 2 of 4
Exuma
Three hundred and sixty-five cays of impossibly clear water. Sandbars, swimming pigs, and the quiet once the day-trippers leave.
From $240/night Couples & small groups
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Island 3 of 4
Eleuthera
Pink sand, pastel clapboard, and a design-led calm. The prettiest, most boutique base in the islands.
From $210/night Couples & design lovers
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Island 4 of 4
Grand Bahama
The best value per night and the easiest hop from Florida — Lucaya beaches up front, wild East End out back.
From $160/night Value seekers & families
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New Providence
Nassau & Paradise Island
The arrival island — resorts, restaurants, and the easiest flights in the country. Busy and convenient, with quiet beaches closer than most first-timers expect.
From $190/night First-timers & groups Fly into NAS
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Exuma
Three hundred and sixty-five cays of impossibly clear water. Come for the sandbars and swimming pigs; stay for the quiet once the day-trippers leave.
From $240/night Couples & small groups Fly into GGT
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& Harbour Island
Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Pink sand, pastel clapboard, and a quieter, design-led crowd. A long thin island of settlements, each with its own pace — plus the Bahamas' most beloved little island next door.
From $210/night Couples & design lovers Fly into GHB or ELH
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Freeport & Lucaya
Grand Bahama
The best value per night in the islands, and the easiest to reach from Florida. Lucaya's beaches and marketplace up front, wild pine forest and empty East End beaches out back.
From $160/night Value seekers & families Fly into FPO
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