PLAN YOUR holiday With our suggested 7-day itinerary

Arrive into Nassau on a direct nonstop flight from London Heathrow with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic (there are daily flights from London).

1 day 2 day locally owned restaurant, such as Bimini Road or Anthony’s Seafood & Ribs, both on Paradise Island.

Get your bearings in Nassau with a short local bus ride to the Nassau Botanical Gardens and Fort Charlotte, to learn about Nassau’s maritime history, before heading across the road for a lazy local lunch at the Arawak Cay fish fry. A spot of local shopping in the Straw Market and exploring the narrow alleys between Bay Street and the waterfront will complete the day.

Get an early start for the fast ferry to Harbour Island, once the capital of The Bahamas, where you’ll experience the genuinely pink coral sands the island is famous for. Or for larger family groups charter your own boat for a half or full day visiting the islands and cays that make up the islands of The Bahamas.

4 day 5 day

Today can be spent under the water, on a diving or snorkelling trip with a local responsible operator to discover the Andros Barrier Reef, the world’s third largest barrier reef.

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3 day

Head back into downtown Nassau and take a culinary walking tour of Nassau. You’ll need a snooze at your hotel after this! Dine at a

6 day

The Current: Baha Mar Gallery and Art Centre could easily fill your morning as you enjoy the latest exhibitions of local art

7 day

You surely deserve a rest by now, so relax on the beach or book into one of Nassau’s many luxury spas before your late evening flight home to London.

The Ocean Club Bahamas

Since opening in 1962, The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas has enticed discerning travellers to its smart beach retreat. Set along an 8km stretch of white sand on Paradise Island, intimate low-rise buildings are set among 35 acres of Versailles-inspired lawns and gardens. The property is committed to preserving and regenerating the environment and leaving a positive, enduring impact on the local community, with initiatives such as a local biodiversity support programme. This includes quarterly employee-led beach clean-ups and donations made to organisations such as Bahamas National Trust, a non-profit, non-government entity dedicated to conserving and protecting the Bahamian environment.

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

This luxury, family-friendly resort hotel offers plenty to do during your beachfront Bahamas getaway. At the resort, you’ll find fun and relaxation with an on-site waterpark, eight exquisite pools, golf and tennis facilities, casino and spa, as well as 15 acres of lush beachfront and water sports. Explore nearby area attractions, visit 18th century structures, meet local artisans, or take a day trip to a secluded island rich in history, culture, and natural wonders. Baha Mar holds the certification for Sustainable Tourism by Preferred by Nature, demonstrating that it’s committed to ensuring it’s environmentally responsible and continues to implement measures that consider the distinct attributes of the Bahamian environment.

Rosewood Baha Mar

Opening on to the powderwhite sands of Nassau’s Cable Beach, Rosewood Baha Mar pairs relaxed Bahamian refinement with astonishing natural beauty. Rosewood Baha Mar proudly participates in the brand initiative of Rosewood Sustains, showcasing a commitment to growing the lifestyle ecosystem responsibly by embracing circular hospitality and protecting the environment for future generations. To promote the protection and conservation of Bahamian natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity, Rosewood Baha Mar has aligned with Baha Mar’s conservation efforts through several initiatives, including the protection of coral reefs surrounding the islands through BREEF, and providing guests the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint with the CHOOOSE partnership.