The Bahamas is a country in the Caribbean and consists of over 700 islands.
- I was for 4 days on the Bahamas.
- Day 1: Arrival by plane from Fort Lauderdale (Miami, USA) to Nassau.
- Day 2: Sightseeing from the city center.
- Day 3: Bathing and snorkeling on Paradise Island.
- Day 4: Departure by plane from Nassau to Kingston (Jamaica).
- I used for my planning and can recommend the Lonely Planet for the Caribbean Islands.
Impressions from my Vlog
Accommodation
- I found the most budget accommodation on HostelWorld.
- I can recommend as location the downtown of Nassau. It’s centrally located and you can explore the rest of the island cost-effective with buses.
- I stayed at a hostel "Humeshouse @ Hillcrest HUMESHOUSE" (HostelWorld) in downtown Nassau. Thus, the city center and Paradise Island were within walking distance.
Transport
- Getting there:
- Nassau has an international airport. There are affordable flights from Miami and many other major cities in the US.
- Cruise ships
- Boat tour from Miami
- Budget transport from the airport to the city:
- At the airport are only taxis (30 USD to 40 USD) and no public transport.
- Within walking distance is the road to the downtown of Nassau. There you will get a bus for 3 USD during the day.
- Budget transport on Nassau:
- There are minibusses that the locals take to get to work in the morning and back home in the evening.
- There are hardly any minibusses on the weekend.
Food & Drinks
- The supermarkets in the Bahamas are very expensive, for a sunscreen I paid 13 USD and a bar of chocolate costs 3 USD. Only bananas and toast were cheap. To save money, it is worthwhile to buy food in advance and take it with you on the pane.
- The restaurant will charge you in addition a service fee of 15 %.