According to Conde Nast, the Bahamas was among 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. It retains many of its typical pastel-colored British colonial buildings, like the pink-hued Government House.
Thankfully, there are plenty of relatively inexpensive flights between Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee and Nassau are if you leave on March 25 and return from the Bahamas on March 27. United currently has roundtrip, nonstop tickets for $468.
There are also deals to be had in May. If you fly out of Milwaukee on May 18 and return from Nassau on May 22, American Airlines can get you there and back for $480 roundtrip.
Top Nassau 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)
If you're looking to treat yourself, consider The Melia Nassau Beach Resort. The hotel has a four-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $189.
This beachfront resort is near 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.
Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island (West Bay Street)
A third option is Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island. With a 4.8-star rating on Skyscanner, the hotel is one of the most luxurious in the city.
Featured Nassau restaurants
Nassau has plenty of top-notch dining options. Here are two of the most popular, according to Skyscanner.
Twin Brothers (Nassau)
If you're looking for a local favorite, head to Twin Brothers, which has an average of 4.7 stars out of 34 reviews on Skyscanner.
"This is a great place to go and eat real Bahamian food. Definitely try the conch fish. It's a Bahamian favorite," wrote visitor Daniel.
The Poopdeck at Sandyport (Sandyport Marina Village)
Also worth considering is The Poopdeck at Sandyport. It has 4.6 stars out of 18 reviews.
Expect local seafood with a gourmet twist accompanied by ocean views.
What to see and do in Nassau
Nassau is also full of sites to visit and explore. Here are a couple of top recommendations, based on Skyscanner's descriptions and reviews.
National Art Gallery of the Bahamas (Villa Doyle)
The top-rated visitor attraction in Nassau, according to Skyscanner, is the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas. It has five stars from 10 reviews.
"The building is beautiful and the exhibits are true Bahamian art," wrote visitor Donna.
Love Beach (Northwest point of New Providence)
Then, there's Love Beach, which has five stars from six reviews.
A popular snorkeling destination, Love Beach sits on 40 protected acres of coral.
"The name says it all. This beach is romantic and evocative," wrote visitor John.
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