The Bahamas? Yes? No?

Question

I've always wanted to go to The Bahamas, but I've been hearing horror stories lately about it being really ghetto. We were planning on staying at Sandals. Has anyone else been to the Bahamas? What do you think of it?

Answer 1

I have actually been to the Bahamas 5 times, and i absolutely love it. I have never been to Sandals though, I have stayed all 5 times at Atlantis. I think sandals is near Atlantis though, the beaches, people and food are amazing. I think you should go, it is wonderful ,but you do have to remember that you are going to a third world country so of course there are good areas and bad areas.

Answer 2

i went on a cruise there before, and when we went to Nassua (spelling?) it was really nice and pretty. I enjoyed it. however, a lot of people were pushy about the stuff they were selling so if you don't like that kind of stuff, i would reccomend looking somewhere else in the carribean

Answer 3

The Sandals is nice, and the part of the island that you will be on is good too.

Nassau is a big city on a little island, so sure there is crime but if you are smart about yourself, and stay in the tourist-y areas, you should have no problems at all.

As for one of the comments about the vendors( probably at the Straw Market ) being pushy- remember that is how they make their living, so yes they can be a bit over zealous in wanting you to buy their things, but be polite and be firm and just move on if you do not wish to purchase items from them.

The Bahamas is a beautiful place and the people as a rule are very friendly and polite. You should have a wonderful time if you decide to go.

Answer 4

Yes to the Bahamas. It's not ghetto. The Sandals Resort is lovely and so are the beautiful clear white sand beaches.

It's worth every dime you spend. Make sure you do a boat excursion trip. Bring your camera.

Enjoy)

Answer 5

definately worth it. though to be honset, i like the pacific better, thats if you like partying!! =D

Answer 6

Absolutely love it!  And, yes it is ghetto in some areas.  Stay in the tourist areas and you should be fine.  The resorts are beautiful - take cabs if you leave.

Answer 7

The Bahamas is made up of about 300 islands. New Providence (Nassau) is 21 x 7 and has over 250,000 people on it.  Tourism is the only industry.  Yes, if you go "over the hill" the place is a ghetto.  If you stay in the tourist areas it's not bad. Sandals is a very nice resort in the Cable Beach area.  I prefer Cable Beach to PI,  but then I lived in Cable Beach when I was living there.  I would stay at Sandals because it is quieter and does not allow children, it is adults only.

Answer 8

It was beautiful, I went a few years ago with my girlfriend and her sister... We stayed at Paradise Island ...absolutely Beautiful, every way of pampering a person that you can think of...very modern ,also one of the world's largest aquariums.....the beach was unforgetable: white sands and Turquoise water.....we crossed the bridge into Nassau the capital, It's got it's rough neighborhoods, but hey we all do....there is so much to do:dolphin excursion, glass bottom boat, snorkeling etc etc .....Nassau even has a Subway sandwich shop...one thing though, paradise island is very expensive...I don't know about Sandals.