Where not to stay in The Bahamas?

Safety and security
  • Avoid Nassau's “over the hill” (south of Shirley Street) and Fish Fry (Arawak Cay) areas, especially at night.
  • Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.
  • Don't walk alone, particularly after dark.
  • Don't carry large sums of cash or wear expensive jewellery.




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  • Avoid Nassau's “over the hill” (south of Shirley Street) and Fish Fry (Arawak Cay) areas, especially at night.
  • Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.
  • Don't walk alone, particularly after dark.
  • Don't carry large sums of cash or wear expensive jewellery.


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Mayaguana is one of the least visited islands in the Bahamas! It has around 200 full time residents, and any tourists that come have to fly themselves or charted a flight. The beaches are beautiful, untouched and pristine.

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Best for food, diving, nature Despite the name, Grand Bahama has always run second to bigger, more glamorous Nassau (New Providence). Yet if you're looking for a laid-back, accessible getaway with a minimum of fuss and more infrastructure than the Out Islands, Grand Bahama is your island.

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New Providence is one of the best islands in The Bahamas – in fact, it's usually the first stop for most visitors to the archipelago. It's the place where you'll find Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas. This vibrant city is known for its impressive range of resort casinos, upscale restaurants, and unique museums.

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Some say that Tourism has a negative effect on the Bahamian culture. It has often been said that Bahamians have become too Americanised and have lost their identities as they try to become the tourists (actors/actresses, singers, rappers etc.) they see and admire who come to the Bahamas often.

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The Abacos Islands are some of the safest islands in the Bahamas. Generally speaking, you won't find much trouble in the outer islands. Other safe islands are Cat Island and the Berry Islands.

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Things every first-time tourist needs to know:
  • English is actually the official language of the Bahamas, so it'll be spoken everywhere you go.
  • There's no need to get your currency exchanged, US currency is accepted. ...
  • Tips are king. ...
  • Cars don't drive on the right side of the road, they drive on the left.


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Expect to pay more than $25 a plate for something as mundane as shrimp over linguine—and that's at a casual sports bar outside Nassau. Of course, where there's a will, there's a way to eat cheap in the Bahamas, and you can bet that it involves local food.

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Cancun is most known for its rainforests, mountains, and white sand beaches, and The Bahamas is a crowd favorite thanks to its pink and white sand beaches, endless islands to explore, great diving opportunities, and awesome all-inclusive resorts like Sandals Emerald Bay in The Exumas and Sandals Royal Bahamian in ...

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Water -- Technically, tap water is drinkable throughout The Bahamas. Still, we almost always opt for bottled. Resorts tend to filter and chlorinate tap water more aggressively than other establishments; elsewhere, bottled water is available at stores and supermarkets, and tastes better than that from a tap.

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Listed at number 115 on the GPI, Haiti is the most dangerous country in the Caribbean Islands as of 2022. By far the most dangerous threat to U.S. tourists is kidnapping for ransom. Reports of convoys being attacks, protests, and other violent events are also common in Haiti, as well as armed robberies.

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Weather and Safety in the Bahamas and Barbados Both countries are safe for tourists, as long as you keep your wits about you, especially while walking around at night. Bahamas: The most popular time to visit the Bahamas is from mid-December to mid-April.

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The Bahamas is a stable democracy where political rights and civil liberties are generally respected. However, the islands have a relatively high homicide rate. Harsh immigration policies, which mainly affect Haitian-Bahamians and Haitian migrants, are often executed in the absence of due process.

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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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While Jamaica has some amazing tropical beaches, like those in Montego bay, Ocho Rios and Negril, the Bahamas comes out on top. The beaches in The Bahamas are so plentiful, and so diverse, that you can find a breathtaking white sand beach on dozens, if not hundreds of the 700 islands across the Bahamian archipelago.

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Paradise Island is much more developed and modern, though Nassau/New Providence is catching up. I think the beaches on New Providence are much nicer, with calmer waters that are better for swimming.

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Before setting off to the Bahamas, know that it is the third most expensive country in the world to live in, according to a survey by Numbeo. If you're not staying at an all-inclusive resort, expect to be paying up to 10 USD for a beer and 18 USD for a cocktail.

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