Where is the best place to spend Christmas in the Bahamas?

Exuma, The Bahamas Exuma is one of the best islands in The Bahamas for a vacation. Around Christmastime, you'll be able to see Bahamian Christmas traditions come alive in Exuma, including Junkanoo.



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Christmas in the Bahamas is made even more special and memorable thanks to the annual Junkanoo Festival. This takes place on December 26 and doesn't stop until New Years' day. The Bahamas Junkanoo Festival is held in Nassau, and a few other locations also celebrate the festival.

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The Christmas holiday is celebrated in The Bahamas with many carnivals and festivals. We also have adopted many of the same traditions and customs of other countries. These include gift-giving, feasting and sending Christmas cards.

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The best time to visit the Bahamas is from mid-December to mid-April, the country's peak season. Though temperatures here are great year-round (they rarely dip below 60 degrees), the islands fall within the hurricane belt, so hurricanes may be a factor between June 1 and Nov. 30 (the Atlantic hurricane season).

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Most days are warm enough to swim and snorkel. The first week in December is usually the nicest weather of the year -- not too hot and mostly sunny skies. Once in a while, a cold front reaches us that early, but not too often.

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It will be another special holiday season at Atlantis. From the Marina Village to every hotel, each one has its own holiday theme, with a unique Christmas tree.

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“The Bahamas boasts tropical warm temperatures 365 days a year. Casual summer wear is perfect for your days in the sun but be sure to pack a light jacket or sweater for the cooler evenings from December to February which can dip to 72 degrees,” Duncombe advises.

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Hurricane season in the Bahamas starts in June and runs through November.

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The weather is always soothing, so make a 6-7 days holiday in the Bahamas is ideal.
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The best time to visit the Bahamas is from mid-December to mid-April, the country's peak season. Though temperatures here are great year-round (they rarely dip below 60 degrees), the islands fall within the hurricane belt, so hurricanes may be a factor between June 1 and Nov. 30 (the Atlantic hurricane season).

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In December, January, and February, average temperatures in Nassau hover around 73? (22.7?) with highs reaching a comfortable 81? (27.2?). Winter is the dry season, with rainfall of two inches (50mm) per month.

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Junkanoo. The most famous of the festivals of the Bahamas, Junkanoo is a colorful romp through the islands' culture and spirit that occurs three times a year.

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While Atlantis Bahamas is bucket list-friendly, it's not exactly the most budget-friendly. Expect to pay at least $400 per night plus another $50-$100 per day per person for food and fees.

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Unless you only do bathtub temperature water, or get one of the very rare cold days, you can swim there year round.

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One of the most significant differences between the destinations is pricing. The Maldives is generally considered to be a more expensive destination than The Bahamas, with luxury resorts charging upwards of $1,000 per night.

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Low season, August to November, is best for budget travelers Fall is the cheapest time to visit the Bahamas.

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