The Bahamas! Tips? Travel & hotel recommendations?
 

For anyone that's visited the Bahamas ... any tips or recommendations?

Things to do? Things to avoid?

How to get there?

I'm not a big fan of huge resorts and prefer small lodgings and quaint B&B's. But I'm open to suggestions for a very well run resort.

TIA

Things to do: gamble or swim

Things to avoid: sun, panhandlers and stay very close to your resort. Do not roam the streets.

How to get there: fly

It's been many years since we've been there but I believe this is all still good advice.

Stay away from most of Nassau - sketchy and dangerous, especially at night. The rest of the Bahamas is gorgeous; great beaches and mostly nice people outside the aggressive types in central Nassau. Great seafood too!

Thank you!

I figured that Nassau would not be all that safe.

What is Freeport area like?

I based my response on the Freeport area. At the time, the hotels advised against people leaving the hotel grounds. When I said swimming, I meant the pools at the hotel and felt the beaches on the Gulf Coast of Florida were fine if we wanted to go to the beach.

It's September and if you're traveling now, be very aware if a hurricane warning goes up while you are there.

Been there many times on cruises. Each time crime seems to be worse and constantly told watch out.

I would rather go to S Caribbean such as Curacao or Aruba. Much nicer and safer

I know two people who were there on cruises. Their main comment, was. "Never again!"

Ugh! This is good info, thanks for posting everyone!

My advise it’s hurricane season make sure none approaching?:wave:

Things to avoid: The Bahamas😁

In the Bahamas, it is best stay at the larger Resorts. Especially if you have never been there before.
There is a nice family owned small All Inclusive Resort called Balongo Bay in St Thomas you may want to check out.
Ask your Travel Agent, they will have a lot of different resorts small and large to recommend.
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The Bahamas
 

My advise is to stay at a resort, it’s safer than roaming around from a B n B .
All your amenities are right there. We were at BaHa Mar in July it was awesome , pricy but everything was beautiful.. Sandals resort is an all inclusive, Atlantis is good I hear also.

I didn't like my experience in Freeport Bahamas. Constantly asked to buy something while trying to enjoy the beach. The water was exquisite, but I didn't find it relaxing.

Great Bonefish fishing on Andros Island!

The island of Exuma is very safe and the water is beautiful. Can’t wait to return.