Visitors to the Bahamas, located southeast of Florida, find unique attractions like the swimming pigs of the Exumas, pink sand beaches in Eleuthera, and modern hotels, plush resorts, golf courses, casinos, and nightlife in Nassau and Paradise Island. The islands offer clear blue water for snorkeling and diving among colorful marine life along with sailing, boating, and fishing. The rich culture is celebrated in local cuisine and lively festivals like the annual Junkanoo.

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A small outboard motor boat moored to a wooden pier in the tropical paradise of the Exuma Islands of the Bahamas.
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Scenic view of an idyllic beach at Nassau, Bahamas, on Paradise Island.
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The pool and exterior of The Cove Eleuthera
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Scenes from Abaco, Bahamas
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Two people walking along a cliff over looking a beach on Eleuthera
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Aerial view of a ship wreck off the coast of Bimini
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Bimini in the Bahamas
The drone panoramic view of Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas
This Island in the Bahamas Is the Easiest to Get to From the East Coast — and Has One of the Country's Best Hotels
View of the main pool at Sandals Emerald Bay
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 Linguine with squid ink and mixed seafood from Paranza at Atlantis Paradise Island
Atlantis Paradise Island's Newest Restaurant Is a Slice of Italy in the Bahamas — and We Got the Inside Scoop
The pool and exterior of the British Colonial hotel
This Historic Resort in Downtown Nassau Just Reopened With a Private White-sand Beach, 7 Restaurants and Bars, and 2 Pools
View of the Coral Cottage from the water at the Briland Club in the Bahamas
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Exterior view of Goldwynn Resort & Residences along the beach
This Brand-new Resort in the Bahamas Just Opened on a Secluded Beach — and Stays Are 20% Off If You Book Now
The scenic view of waves washing empty Half Moon Cay beach and a drifting cruise ship in a background
Guide to Visiting Half Moon Cay, Carnival's Private Island in the Bahamas
Aerial view of Hideaway Beach on Coco Cay, Bahamas
This Bahamas Private Island Is Only Open to Guests of One Cruise Line — and It's Getting a New Adults-only Beach Club With 7 Bars and 2 Pools
A Royal Caribbean ship at the Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island in the Bahamas
The Bahamas's Paradise Island Is Getting a New 17-acre Beach Club Open Exclusively to Guests of This Cruise Line
A little girl looking into water at turtles at a coral nursery in the Bahamas
I Brought My Daughter to a Coral Nursery in the Bahamas — and She Fell in Love With the Ocean
The Ultimate Bahamas Packing List
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Pastel coloured waterfront houses in Nassau
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to The Bahamas
Aerial view of an irregularly shaped swimming pool at a hotel resort
I Played Tennis With the Pros at This Bahamas Resort — and Left With Much More Than a Better Backhand
Versailles Gardens French Cloister, Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
How Did These Medieval Cloisters End Up in the Caribbean?
Aerial view of a boat moving alongside the rocky coast
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Aerial view of Kamalame Cay
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Kamalame luncheon and beach bungalow
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Coco Beach Club
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Gordon's Pier Restaurant at Sandals Royal Bahamian
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Aerial view of Cuvée's Royal Island
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Painter Navarro Newton shown with examples of his painting work, photographed in his home studio
A Buzzy Art Scene Is Heating Up in the Bahamas — Here's What to see
Baha Beach
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Aerial view of the beach at Kamalame Cay resort in the Bahamas, with white sand and turquoise water
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Two tourists sitting on colorful chairs under palm tree in the Bahamas
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