Tips on traveling to Bahamas!?

Question

I am planning a trip to the Bahamas for April (My Birthday!) We will fly into Nassau, and I want to stay at a bed and breakfast or vacation rental, but seeing as how Ive never been there before, I dont know which island I should go to. We'll be there for 7 days, and want to do as much as we can: lay on beaches, water sports, kyaking, hiking, as well as shopping and soaking up the culture (or tourism:)) Do you have any suggestions or travel tips for me? Oh and how easy/cheap is it to get from one island to the next? Thanks~!

Answer 1

I would suggest an all inclusive. Its generally like 1000-1500 dollars a person but it pays for flight both ways, resort/hotel, all meals, all alcohol, and sometimes water sports. A travel agency I recommend that doesn't charge you is Travelbyjen.com they have always found my family FANTASTIC deals! I am going to Cabo this June for 1000 for 7 nights. But thats also more than you will be paying since you are going in April (thats not peak season) I would look at TravelbyJen.com I recommend Cabo or Cancun. I think the bahamas are overrated honestly. All inclusive is definitely the way to go.

Answer 2

Depends on where you want to go..

Nassau (Gov't Center, casinos, cruiseships and Thousands of Tourists)

Freeport (more laid back with a few resorts spread out -)

Out islands - more relaxed... not much shopping or entertainment.. but certainly worth it.

Check out Andros, Abaco, Harbour Island or Eleuthera to start..

Some island are accessible from nassau via Bahamasferries.com

Answer 3

I have to agree with Kayleean...Of all the islands I've been to, I was really disappointed  in the Bahamas...I  was in Nassau and Paradise Island. The smaller islands may be better (Abaco,etc.), but there are few B&B's or Inns, and virtually no hiking...the shopping basically consists of straw bags, beads, and tourist items.

  My favorite island is St. Bart's, which has everything that you listed, and teriffic French culture;  it's low season after april 15-18th. You might want to look at Negril-gorgeous beaches, rainforest excursions, culture-some shopping.