According to Conde Nast, the Bahamas are one of 2018's must-visit destinations. If you're considering a tropical vacation, why not Nassau, the Bahamian capital? It lies on the island of New Providence and neighbors Paradise Island, which is accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges.
A popular cruise-ship stop, the city has a hilly landscape and is known for beaches and offshore coral reefs, and is popular for diving and snorkeling. It retains many of its typical pastel-colored British colonial buildings, like the pink-hued Government House.
It’s more doable than you think. According to travel site Skyscanner, there are plenty of flights from Pittsburgh to Nassau in the next few months, and the prices aren't too shabby.
So if you're looking for a change of scenery, here are some deals to put on your to-do list.
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Flights
The cheapest flights between Pittsburgh and Nassau are if you leave on January 24 and return from Bahamas on January 27. American Airlines currently has tickets for $372, roundtrip.
There are also deals to be had in November. If you fly out of Pittsburgh on November 26 and return from Nassau on December 1, United can get you there and back for $382 roundtrip.
Hotels
Regarding where to stay, here are some of Nassau’s top-rated hotels, that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction.
The Melia Nassau Beach Resort (West Bay Street)
For an all-around top recommendation, consider The Melia Nassau Beach Resort. The hotel has a four-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $189.
Located in Nassau, this resort is near the Cable Beach and the Cable Beach Golf Club.
The Reef Atlantis (1 Casino Drive)
There's also the 4.4-star rated The Reef Atlantis, which has rooms for $179/night.
Restaurants
Nassau has plenty of topnotch dining options. Here are two of the most popular, according to Skyscanner.
Twin Brothers (Nassau)
One of Nassau's most popular restaurants is Twin Brothers, which has an average of 4.7 stars out of 34 reviews on Skyscanner.
"Great place to go eat real Bahamian food," visitor Daniel wrote. "Don't settle for a burger. Definitely try the conch fish. It's a Bahamian favorite."
The Mesa Grill (1 Casino Drive West)
Another popular dining destination is The Mesa Grill, with five stars from five reviews.
Bobby Flay's Bahamas outpost of the Mesa Grill chain, also present in Las Vegas, is situated in the Atlantis Resort. Southwestern and Caribbean cuisines blend and the meal finishes with desserts like Cinnamon Dusted Churros.
"Fantastic service, excellent food, wonderful decor," reviewer Michelle wrote.
Attractions
Nassau is also full of sites to visit and explore. Here are some popular attractions to round out your trip, again from Skyscanner's listings.
National Art Museum
The top-rated visitor attraction in Nassau, according to Skyscanner, is National Art Museum.
"This is my go to place every time I visit Nassau," visitor Donna wrote. "[The] building is beautiful and the exhibits are true Bahamian art."
The Bacardi Distillery
Then, spend some time at the Bacardi Distillery. You can take free tours of the site, which is where this famous rum is made. To take the tour and learn about the brewing process, make an advance reservation.
"Rum and sugar cane, the staples of the islands," visitor John wrote. "If you don't drink rum, at least have a Bacardi rum cake."
