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Published on February 19, 2019
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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.

Using travel site Skyscanner, we’ve sifted through the cheapest flights between Cincinnati and Nassau in the next few months, including some top-rated hotel options and favorite local attractions.

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Flight deals to Nassau

The cheapest flights between Cincinnati and Nassau are if you leave on April 3 and return from the Bahamas on April 9. Allegiant Air currently has tickets for $414, roundtrip.

There are also deals to be had in May. If you fly out of Cincinnati on May 29 and return from Nassau on June 3, Frontier Airlines can get you there and back for $502 roundtrip.

Top Nassau hotels

To plan your accommodations, here are some of Nassau’s top-rated hotels, according to Skyscanner, that we selected based on price, proximity to things to do and customer satisfaction.

The Melia Nassau Beach Resort (West Bay Street)

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If you're looking to splurge on top quality, consider The Melia Nassau Beach Resort. This 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)

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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)

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A third option is Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island. The hotel has a 4.8-star rating. 

Featured Nassau food and drink

Nassau has plenty of top-notch dining options. Here are two of the most popular, according to Skyscanner.

Twin Brothers (Nassau)

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One of Nassau's most popular restaurants is 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," wrote visitor Daniel.  

The Poopdeck at Sandyport (Sandyport Marina Village)

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Another popular dining destination is The Poopdeck at Sandyport, with 4.6 stars from 18 reviews.

Expect local seafood with a gourmet twist accompanied by ocean views.

Featured local attractions

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)

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The top-rated visitor attraction in Nassau, according to Skyscanner, is the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas. It has five stars out of 10 reviews. 

"The building is beautiful and the exhibits are true Bahamian art," wrote visitor Donna.   

Love Beach (Northwest point of New Providence)

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Then, there's Love Beach. It has five stars out of 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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