Wyndham Resort and Crystal Palace Casino, Nassau

Advantages: Sunny, beautiful, laid-back
Disadvantages: not the cheapest place

...In Jan 2000, a friend and I stayed at the Comfort Suites on Paradise Islans and had a fabulous time. You get to use all the facilities at the neighbouring Atlantis resort for free - it's a bit theme parkish but fun. The weather was great compared to the UK, there's plenty to see and do, and everyone was very pleasant and helpful. It's fun to stay away from all the touristy packaged trips - go round the island on a jitney bus, take the tiny little ferry boat from Paradise to Nassau - that way you get a better feel for the Bahamas. We went to Crystal Cay and had the whole island to ourselves, snorkelling, with a little beach bar and fabulous views of Nassau and Paradise. Nightlife is pretty quiet, but there are some great restaurants and if you look carefully, there is the odd bar open til 4 in the morning. A great place to relax.... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful place, friendly people, gorgeous weather
Disadvantages: Long flight to get there.

...it would look if Atlantis were being excavated. It has been filled with seawater and lots of sea life including fish, crustaceans and sharks. A few miles from Nassau is Cable Beach. This is home to many hotels, restaurants, pubs and the largest casino on the island. The sandy beach is two and a half miles long and it is an ideal place to relax or participate in water sports. Cable Beach got its name when transatlantic cables were laid to link then to the rest of the world as they were isolated up until then. ***THINGS TO DO*** You can't visit Nassau without going to its famous Straw Market. In fact you can't miss it if you get the bus into town. It drops you off across the road from it. Here you can but hats, dolls, baskets as well as other souvenirs such as t-shirts and towels. Its really packed and all the women selling... Read review

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Advantages: Paradise Island
Disadvantages: Staying Too Long

...snorkelling to admire the coral reef and marine life or perhaps find lost treasures? Under currents are very strong (Atlantic) so beware! If you are planning to get married, Nassau is an idyllic place. Sunsets are breathtaking. Night- life can be as exotic or challenging as you like. Restaurants from Chinese to Burger bars, I do prefer local sea-food especially the Conch (pronounced Conk") pubs where you can try the local beer called Kalik, the daiquiris or the ever present rum (there is a Baccardi distillery on the Island) or go to the Casinos (2 world Class Casinos in Nassau) and if you can't stay away from booze, try a booze cruise. Enjoy Steel Bands and jazz. Keep your belongings safe - like in any other world- wide destinations, temptation is always present! Crime is rising and there is a lack of justice for foreigners. ☼ My... Read review

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