Bahamas
RELAXATION: Tropical white sand beach
The Bahamas are situated east of Florida, about one hour’s flying time from Miami.
Consisting of around 700 islands, they have long been revered for their superb sailing conditions, crystal clear waters and white sand beaches.
The Bahamas offer a holiday of contrasts. From the glitz and casinos around the more developed resorts in New Providence and Grand Bahama, it is just a few miles to the unspoilt islands and cays of the Out Islands. Here, you will find a more traditional Bahamas with a slower pace of life. There are perfect white sand beaches to explore, excellent fishing and sailing and friendly, helpful locals.
The capital and main gateway to the Bahamas is Nassau, centrally located on the island of New Providence. From here, boats and small planes offer connections to the islands we feature - Harbour Island, Andros Island, Great Exuma and Great Abaco. The hotels featured vary from being laid back and informal to elegant and discerning. Several are small with only a handful of guest rooms, while others offer numerous rooms and suites ideal for all family or group sizes.
British Airways offers direct flights to Nassau five times a week from London Heathrow. From Nassau connect by road, small plane or boat to the hotels.
Flights & Facts:
Fly to: Bahamas
Flying time: 9 hours 35 minutes.
Time difference: GMT - 4 hours.
Visas: Not required for UK passport holders.
Health requirements: No mandatory vaccinations.
Best time to travel: Dec - Mar.
Weather:
The best time to travel to the Bahamas is during our winter and spring months of December to March. The islands enjoy an idyllic climate with the temperature seldom dropping below 70 degrees and with most of the rain coming in brief summer showers.
A&K Recommends
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Caribbean | Bahamas | Great Exuma
183 rooms
Introducing Four Seasons sophistication and comfort to an undiscovered gem within the Bahamian archipelago suggests the perfect holiday. Located just southeast of Miami, this intimate colonial style resort is set ...
5mins From Beach | Family Friendly | Sporting Activities
from £95 per person per night
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Caribbean | Bahamas | Andros Island
22 rooms
Kamalame Cay is a 96-acre private barefoot island hideaway and an oasis of calm and tranquillity just off the coast of Andros Island. With three miles of sugar soft sandy ...
SPECIAL OFFER: Honeymoon Package
5mins From Beach | Family Friendly | Sporting Activities
from £240 per person per night
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Caribbean | Bahamas | Zihuatanejo
32 rooms
Perched on a cliff overlooking beautiful Zihuatanejo Bay, La Casa Que Canta is as idyllic as it is unique. The network of pink adobe houses topped with thick thatched roofs ...
from £179 per person per night
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Caribbean | Bahamas | Punta Mita
140 rooms
On Mexico’s celebrated Pacific Coast, the Four Seasons Resort enjoys a privileged setting of white beaches, blue waters and beautiful mountains. Guests at the hotel enjoy exclusive Mexican casitas embracing ...
5mins From Beach | Family Friendly | Kids Club | Sporting Activities
from £128 per person per night
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Caribbean | Bahamas | Harbour Island
25 rooms
Located on an outer island of the Bahamas and exuding colonial charm, Pink Sands is a 20-acre haven set on the edge of the famous three-mile pink sand beach. Designed ...
SPECIAL OFFER: Resort Credit Offer
5mins From Beach | Family Friendly | Sporting Activities
from £181 per person per night
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Caribbean | Bahamas | Great Abaco
20 rooms
Overlooking Winding Bay, on the east coast of Great Abaco, The Abaco Club is a private beach-front ‘Club’ incorporating an elevated headland, natural dunes and a two-mile crescent of pink ...
5mins From Beach | Family Friendly | Sporting Activities
from £146 per person per night