Nassau
A base to explore as part of your The Bahamas trip.
Plan around Nassau
MEXICO & CARIBBEAN · BOUGIE TRAVEL
The BahamasYour kind of swanky.
Nassau · Paradise Island · Exuma
A PLACE TO BEGIN. A TRIP TO MAKE YOUR OWN.
Start with The Bahamas.
Make it yours.
Choose a base, explore the food and experiences, and shape a sample trip around your people and your pace.
THE RIGHT TIME FOR YOUR TRIP
Best time to go.
Winter and early spring for a beach-focused escape. Sea temperatures, wind and rain still vary by island and date.
These months reflect the planning focus described above. Weather, local access and the best timing for individual cities and activities differ.
Official destination guidancePICK YOUR BASE
Top cities & places.
Paradise Island
A base to explore as part of your The Bahamas trip.
Plan around Paradise IslandExuma
A base to explore as part of your The Bahamas trip.
Plan around ExumaBOUGIE EATS
Restaurants & dining.
Paradise Island · DINING SPOTLIGHT
DUNE by Jean-Georges
Oceanfront dining at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort.
Venue informationDining directions are ideas. Named venues are editorial spotlights, rather than booking partners. Availability, menus, dietary handling and access require confirmation.
Explore Bougie EatsMAKE TIME FOR THE DETAILS
Bougie Experiences.
Beach at your pace
A beach-focused planning idea around Nassau. Match the operator, timing and access to your group.
On the water at your pace
A on the water-focused planning idea around Nassau. Match the operator, timing and access to your group.
Romance at your pace
A romance-focused planning idea around Nassau. Match the operator, timing and access to your group.
YOUR FIRST DRAFT. ROOM TO PERSONALIZE.
A 4-night sample.
A single-base itinerary around Nassau. Other cities above are alternatives or extensions, rather than stops included in this sample.
Planning estimate from $3,000 per person
DAY 1Arrive in Nassau+
Settle into your chosen stay. Leave time for an easy meal and a short walk near your base.
DAY 2Get to know Nassau+
Explore the local area with a plan for one food or cultural stop. Keep the afternoon flexible.
DAY 3Your signature day+
A coastal day, with time near the water. Operator access, transport and weather need checking.
DAY 4A day at your pace+
Enjoy your stay, add an optional outing or keep the day open for your group.
DAY 5A final morning & departure+
Leave a comfortable window for checkout and the onward journey. Transport timings need confirmation.
Illustrative starting budget for 4 nights with two adults sharing a room. It allows for a stay, selected meals and activities. Airfare, transfers, taxes and fees still need pricing. No availability or supplier price has been checked. This is an unbooked sample, rather than an offer.
Plan my tripBEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Documents, routes & safety.
Document badges below assume U.S. citizens taking a short leisure trip from the U.S. Rules for other nationalities, residency, transit and trip purpose differ.
Passport neededCheck visa / entry authorization
Check current visa, travel-authorization and passport-validity requirements for your nationality, stay and transit route.
Official travel advisory & entry rulesApproximate flight time from NYC to NAS: 3 hours. Connections and onward journeys add time.
Travel Safety HubTHE RIGHT PLACE. THE RIGHT SEASON.
A little weather wisdom.
Plan around the season. Check the forecast closer to departure.
Weather guidance accompanies sample itineraries. Live bookings and automatic pre-trip weather messages are not connected.
YOUR EXISTING BOUGIE EDIT
More ways to explore.
1 existing travel ideas connect with this guide.