New Providence and Paradise Islands Travel Guide
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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
- $198 & up -- Bahamas: Flights to Freeport (R/T, incl. Tax) Major Airlines on Fly.com
- $199 & up -- Atlantis Bahamas w/Free Kids Meals, 55% Off Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
- $291 -- Philly Residents: 3-Night Stay in Puerto Rico Resort AAA Vacations
- $619 -- Bahamas 3-Night Beach Getaway from Boston, 55% Off CheapCaribbean.com
New Providence and Paradise Islands Experiences
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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
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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
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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
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New Providence Island's eastern end is residential, although there are some interesting historic sites and fortifications here. From East Bay... Read more
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Deals & Discoveries
Two of One&Only's sumptuous (and exorbitantly priced) resorts, in Los Cabos and the Bahamas, are offering... Read more
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Best of the Best, Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Being bohemian in the big city is so passé.... Read more
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Best of the Best, Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Deals & Discoveries
To celebrate luxury all-inclusive resort Kamalame’s 15th anniversary, guests can save 30 perce... Read more
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