Nassau Hotels

If you want to pick up some duty-free items or souvenirs before you leave Nassau, you should stroll down Bay Streetone afternoon to pick up some tax-free liquor, perfume or jewellery. You’ll want to look your best while sporting your new finery, so stop by The Dermal Clinic for a refreshing facial or other beauty treatments.

Nassau’s Top 10

Nassau History

• Queens Staircase - Built by slaves to honour Queen Victoria for having abolished slavery.
• Pompey Museum - The museum named after the slave Pompey gives a historical and cultural insight into Bahamas.
• Pirates of Nassau Museum - The best pirate museum in the world nestled in three historical buildings.
• Parliament Square - Most of the government’s buildings in Nassau are located here with the statue of Queen Victoria in the centre.
• Government House - This imposing colonial structure in pink colour houses the Queen’s representative to Bahamas.

Nassau Art & Culture

• Bahamas Segway and Beach experience - It is the unique opportunity to have fun and relax while seeing the city, beach and 30-minute scenic bus tour.
• Blue Lagoon Island - Very exciting and intriguing beach experience along with dolphin encounters.
• Atlantis Aquarium - This is a must-visit aquarium with underground tunnels while on a shore excursion.
• Christ Church Cathedral - This historical cathedral is also the most magnificent in Nassau.
• Junkanoo Expo - This small museum showcases costumes and traditional instruments of the Junkanoo parade.

Nassau Shopping

• Bay Street - This is the busiest street in Nassau with a large number of shops and restaurants.
• Foodstore2Go.com - A convenient online grocery store that delivers direct to your timeshare.
• Sea Grape & Plait Lady - These two shops specialise in Bahamas-made items like Androsia Batik fabric, baskets and other straw work.
• Bacardi Store - You can buy local drinks and all other kinds of Bacardi related things including T-shirts and hats.
• Straw Market - You can buy almost any local art and craft products including ceramics, spices, crafts and unique foods.

Gay & Lesbian Nassau

• Trudy - Great bar for gay and lesbians that opens at 11 pm and is busy all weekend.
• Bambu - Located opposite the Parliament Street goes gay on Friday and Saturday nights.
• Forbidden - A club near the airport is great for gay and lesbians.
• Sandal Resort - Moderately tolerates same-sex couple.
• Endangered Species - This is among the few clubs that cater to gays despite government restrictions on open gayness.

Nassau Events

The International Dog Show and Obedience Trials take place in Nassau in March, showcasing the beauty and dexterity of champion canines from all over the globe.

Annual Valentine Massacre Regatta takes place inFebruary in Nassau and features boat races, parties and many other fun activities around the island.

The Police Band Christmas and Classic Concert is a spectacular Nassau event that takes place in December. The renowned Royal Bahamas Police Force Band plays holiday favourites and classical ensembles during their performance.

Bahamas Atlantis Superboat Challenge is a major international speedboat race held in Nassau each September. Participants from all over the world show up to compete, and after the race there are a lot of parties and celebrations to attend.

Nassauholds its annual Beer Festival during April at the Old Town Mall. Guests can enjoy sampling a variety of local and international brews during this festival

Independence Day for Nassau and the rest of the Bahamas is10 July, since this is the day the Bahamas won independence from Great Britain in 1964. This holiday brings parades, fireworks and revelry.

The Nassau Pineapple Festival in June features parades, pineapple farm tours, recipe competitions, dancing and plenty of food and craft vendors.

Bahamas Heritage Festival takes place in late April or early May each year. The people of Nassau celebrate their history and culture through music and storytelling. It is also a perfect time to sample some delicious local seafood dishes.

Nassau hosts the Bahamas International Film Festival in December, drawing major Hollywood celebrities and prestigious filmmakers from all over the world.

Junkanoo is Nassau's largest cultural festival, and it takes place on New Year’s Day. The celebration includes traditional Bahamian music and dance performances and a parade of elaborately costumed participants.

When to Go

Nassau is a warm tropical area, which makes it a perfect for vacations any time of year. Summertime is hot, and even the winter months are quite warm.

The high temperatures during summer summer are in the upper 80s to low 90s (31-33°C), and fall and winter months typically bring highs in the upper 70s (21-23 °C).

Nassau sees more rain in the winter months than any other time of year with an average of 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) per month during this season. During the rest of the year, there is an inch (2-3 cm) or less per month.

Getting There

Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau handles flights from most US carriers as well as a few flights to London and Toronto.

Many people arrive at Nassau via one of the many cruise ships in the Bahamas. This capital city is a stop on many cruise itineraries.

To get around in Nassau you can use taxis, minibuses, or water taxis, or you can rent a car.

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