New Providence and Paradise Islands Travel Guide
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Activities
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- Guidebooks
Guidebooks
-
Fodor's Bahamas
Trade Paperback
Photo: Ramona Settle
An incongruous mix of glitzy casinos and quiet shady lanes; splashy megaresorts and tiny settlements that recall a distant simpler age; land development unrivaled elsewhere in the Bahamas and vast stretches of untrammeled territory. This is New Providence Island, a grab-bag destination. The island, home to two-thirds of all Bahamians, provides fast-paced living, nightlife that goes on until dawn, and high-end shopping strips. And when all the hustle and bustle becomes too much, it's easy to find quiet stretches of sandy white beach where the only noise is the waves rolling in.
New Providence and Paradise Islands Hotels
If you want to mix with locals and experience a little more of Bahamian culture, choose a hotel in downtown Nassau. Its beaches are not dazzling; if you...read more
New Providence and Paradise Islands Restaurants
Foodies will delight in New Providence's restaurant range, from shabby shacks serving up the kind of food you'd find in any Bahamian's kitchen, to elegant...read more
Things To Do in New Providence and Paradise Islands
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in New Providence and Paradise Islands
- $99 & up -- Atlantis Bahamas in Summer & Fall, up to 75% Off Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
- $73 -- Dominican Republic: All-Incl. Beach Resort, Save 30% ClubHotel Riu Bambu
- $599 & up -- St. Thomas 4-Star Marriott Trip w/Air, $710 Off CheapCaribbean.com
- $599 -- Celebrity 2-Continent Fall Sailing w/$200 Credit CruCon Cruise Outlet
- $68-$89 -- Puerto Vallarta Resort incl. Holidays, 60% Off — $68-$89 Holiday Inn Resort Puerto Vallarta
New Providence and Paradise Islands Experiences
-
Beach hop: New Providence beaches, though less secluded than those on the Out Islands, still tempt travelers with their balmy breezes and aquamarine... Read more
-
In Casino Royale, the 21st James Bond installment, Bond took on the bad guys at an embassy, which was, in reality, the lovely Buena Vista Restaurant... Read more
-
Cable Beach, a string of resorts on a white-sand beach west of Nassau, is getting a makeover so massive that it's expected to rival Las Vegas... Read more
-
New Providence Island's eastern end is residential, although there are some interesting historic sites and fortifications here. From East Bay... Read more
News & Features
-
Trip Ideas, Family
A babymoon in the Bahamas has one order of business: you must do absolutely nothing.... Read more
-
Cruises
Don't settle for a backyard barbecue this Memorial Day.... Read more
-
Trip Ideas
Put down that umbrella drink.... Read more
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
· Travel Planner
·Weather
Now
86° F Mostly Cloudy 70% Humidity Aug 2, 2013 at 1:00PMCheck historic weather for your trip dates
Arriving:Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Summer Fun in NOLA: Discover the true spirit of New Orleans
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
