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, with neighboring 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 as well as its offshore coral reefs, popular for diving and snorkeling.
Thankfully, there are plenty of regular, relatively inexpensive flights between Washington and Nassau. We pulled from travel site Skyscanner to provide you with a short list of flights and hotels handpicked with the trendy adventurer in mind.
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Cheapest Nassau flights
Currently, the cheapest flights between Washington and Nassau are if you leave on January 5 and return from Bahamas on January 12. JetBlue currently has tickets for $273, roundtrip.
There are also deals to be had in March. If you fly out of Washington on March 9 and return from Nassau on March 16, jetBlue can get you there and back for $275 roundtrip.
Top Nassau hotels
To plan your accommodations, here is one of Nassau’s top-rated hotels, according to Skyscanner, that we selected based on price, proximity to things to do and customer satisfaction.
The Reef Atlantis (1 Casino Drive)
Check out the 4.4-star rated The Reef Atlantis, which has rooms for $179/night.
"The hotel is situated in a breathtaking location and it has its own beautiful beach," wrote reviewer Rita. "It is truly a luxury hotel, very expensive but the service and the facilities make up for it. The rooms are wonderful with an amazing view and the food and service are outstanding."
Top picks for dining and drinking
If you're looking to snag a bite at one of Nassau's many quality eateries, here are a couple of popular culinary destinations from Skyscanner's listings that will help keep you satiated.
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," wrote visitor Daniel. "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," wrote reviewer Michelle. "Pricey, but worth it. Crab corn chowder was amazing. Pork tenderloin was perfectly prepared."
Top Nassau attractions
Not sure what to do in Nassau, besides eat and drink? Here are a few recommendations, provided by Skyscanner.
National Art Museum (West Hill Street)
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," wrote visitor Donna. "[The] building is beautiful and the exhibits are true Bahamian art. Last time I was there they were putting in a small walking park next door."
Love Beach
Love Beach is a popular snorkeling destination that sits on 40 protected acres of coral.
"The name says it all," wrote visitor John. "This beach is romantic and evocative."
Bacardi Distillery (Bacardi and Carmichael roads)
Lastly, spend some time at Bacardi Distillery, where visitors can take free tours of the site where the famous rum is made and learn about the brewing process. Make an advance reservation.
