Top Reasons Why Nassau in the Bahamas is Special

7.31.2018

Top Reasons Why Nassau in the Bahamas is Special

Everything in the Bahamas actually ranges from special to downright magical. Be it the pristine white of the sands, the gorgeous shorelines along the Atlantic or the magnificently glamorous resorts and home stays on the beaches, the Bahamas has something from everyone. Technically a classic archipelago, The Bahamas is home to more than 700 islands and 300 cays, and yes, that is pretty extensive (and expensive!) to cover in one trip. However, the one place, you absolutely cannot miss is Nassau. Are you wondering why? Well, we are here to give you a proper answer to that but let’s wait till you figure out other important stuff while booking for the tickets.

First things first, The Bahamas are pretty easily accessible (the reason why a lot of movies are filmed over here, remember Pirates of the Caribbean anyone?) and the lodging part totally depends on your budget. Splurge on the A-List resorts where movie stars flock over to the casino or go for rentals, (rentals in Nassau which we would most DEFINITELY prefer), you will never be in want for a comfortable as well as a suitable place to stay in the Bahamas. As far as the Bahaman cuisine goes (which is mostly made up of Rum which everybody totally loves), it is surely made up of delectable delicacies. From absolutely lip-smacking seafood to heady cocktails, the grand Bahaman dinner would definitely get you grooving.

Now, that we have cleared up most of your primary concerns, let’s move forward to our central topic; that why can you not afford to skip Nassau when you are preparing an itinerary for your next trip to the Bahamas. Let’s find out!

An Overview of Nassau

For a long time, Nassau was the port city meant for all things prude and business. However, now, it has flourished enough and stands proud as the largest island as well as the capital of the Bahamas. It is a trending cultural centre which offers historic landmarks and museums, food tours, a rum distillery and microbrewery, and waterfront resorts for every budget. It is the most favourite tourist destination for travellers around the world and if you are not travelling by Cruise, we would suggest you to definitely put up a base in Nassau since it packs in most of the action and the fun the Bahamas is known for. The booming Nassau is also accompanied by its satellite, The Paradise Islands.

History of the Place

Are you inclined towards knowing each and every detail that goes behind the making of a place you are visiting? Congratulations, you have come to the right place. Well, about Nassau, let’s see. Nassau was founded by the British in the midst of the 17th century, but by the 18th century, it became pretty famous for the notorious pirates who took refuge in this island. Popularly known as the Republic of Pirates, Nassau has an intriguing and thrilling backstory. The pirates, at one point in time, claimed the islands for themselves and made almost each and every civilian-run off from there. Blackbeard, (history’s most famous pirate who’s real name was Edward Teach) was their leader. Though, there is nothing more of him or his accomplices left in here, signs of them have been preserved for tourists and travellers to see and explore.

Fun for Foodies

Are you a total foodie? Well, who isn’t? If food is good for your mood, you will really fall in love with this place because the food tour in Nassau is another one of its most loved specialities. One of the most rewarding experiences that you can have while visiting the place is participating in the Bites of Nassau Food Tours, which costs just about 70 dollars per person, where you indulge in local food while walking through the town.

The Bahaman cuisine is quite famous and not without reason (because, well, conch fritters anyone??) and you get to taste the best of the best delicacies through this walk. From typically sumptuous seafood to Bahaman specialities like Guava jams and Tortuga rum cakes, whatever gets your taste buds racing, you can find here. After the food tour, rest assured, you will be a fan of the authentic Bahaman cuisine for life.

Nassau – Something for Everybody

The great thing about the Bahamas, and especially Nassau, is there is so much to do here. You can have the exact kind of vacation you have always wanted, from lounging around on the beach to gambling in those extravagant and glitzy casinos, to shopping around, to indulging in scuba diving and many other water sports. Nassau has it all. There are many scenic and culturally important monuments and museums for you to visit. You can explore the beaches and the absolutely drop-dead gorgeous coral reefs around here, you can bask in the sun, amidst the sand in all your glory and you can completely satisfy the foodie in you by stuffing yourself up with all that Bahaman delicacy and the cocktails (because you should never miss the Bahama Mama, not for anything in the world). 

Nassau has everything you would want for your next vacation. While you must also visit other places in the Bahamas, do not miss out on Nassau because you will miss the authentic history of the place that is intertwined with the city. If you are an action or adventure lover, or the Pirates of the Caribbean is your favourite movie, you should definitely visit the place to get yourself a taste of the real thing.

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