 With 12 islands in the archipelago offering tourist infrastructures, there’s ample opportunity to partake in a little island hopping and see the best sights that each has to offer. Nassau, as the commonwealth’s capital city, is perhaps the most natural place to start and the point from which you’ll find not only some interesting sights but a variety of activities aimed at tourists.
Abaco
Abaco has much to offer, with two of the main travel destinations being Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay. Awaiting your arrival will be picturesque buildings, beaches, coves, and crystal clear water. Marsh Harbour is the third largest city in the Bahamas while Treasure Cay offers a world class golf course and is renowned for being home to one of the world's top ten beaches. Day trips to Abaco are common, although it is also possible to stay overnight as there is ample accommodation available.
 Blue Lagoon Island
If you're looking for a day trip that will live in your memory for a very long time, Blue Lagoon is the place to visit. You need to take a boat from Nassau, a journey that lasts approximately 30 minutes, and you'll find yourself on a private island which many regard as pure paradise. Snorkelling, sailing, shopping, dining and dancing are all available in abundance here. Visit the Stingray City amusement park if you want some undersea excitement or simply sit back and relax on the endless expanse of white-sand beach. Reservations in advance are strongly recommended, especially during the peak tourist seasons.
 Cat Island
Cat Island boasts the highest point in the whole of the Bahaman Commonwealth and is home to significant settlements such as Arthur’s Town, Orange Creek and Port Howe. It’s not the most populated of the islands or the most developed but it offers places of interest such as the Arawak cave at Columbus Point, the remains of once flourishing cotton plantations and some natural paths which wander through native villages and take in sights of fascinating exotic plants.
 Eleuthera
If you want to witness a true tropical paradise that’s still unspoiled by mass tourism, you need to take a trip to the island of Eleuthera where you’ll find tranquil beaches lapped by stunning blue ocean waters. Governor's Harbour, Rock Sound, Tarpum Bay, Harbour Island and Sandy Wells are home to the island’s most significant developments but this is really a place to come to escape the crowds and enjoy the fantastic coastal scenery so don’t go expecting attractions and tourist traps.
 Exuma
Exuma is a collection of small islands of which the largest and most significant is Grand Exuma. The islands are famed for their beauty and tranquillity, remaining largely unspoiled and with few major tourist developments. Places of interest among the islands include the Salt Stone monument on Stocking Island, Stocking Island itself and Hurricane Hole where cave diving is possible.
 Fort Charlotte
Fort Charlotte is located in Nassau and is the biggest British-built fort in the Bahamas. The fort was constructed between 1787 and 1790 for the purpose of defending Nassau Harbour’s westerly entrance. Visitors can take free tours of the fort given by guides in period costume during which they will get to see the moat and drawbridge, the dungeon and the ramparts.
 Nassau
Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and is located on the island of New Providence. The city is a must-see for anyone visiting the Commonwealth of the Bahamas as it is its busiest commercial centre, is home to the largest concentration of its population and is consequently one of its most popular tourist destinations. Nassau offers a variety of aesthetically pleasing sights such as an eclectic mix of colonial and old world architecture and a an attractive harbour. The region’s famous Junkanoo festival is celebrated most fervently on the island of Nassau.
 San Salvador
A place of historical interest on account of the belief that it was Columbus’ first Bahaman discovery, San Salvador is a small island with a correspondingly small population (about 1,000 permanent residents) and a thriving tourist industry. The island offers places of interest such as the Catedral Metropolitana, where Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero, is buried and Puerta del Diablo (Devil’s Port), from where fantastic panoramic views over the city and the mountains are possible.
Top Things to Do
 Take a glass bottomed boat tour
From Nassau, it’s possible to take a boat trip that travels around the bay taking in sights such as the homes of famous celebrities, colonial architecture and stunning beach and ocean views, not to mention the marine life that can be seen through the bottom of the boat. Stops are made at various places including the Straw Market where visitors can find some interesting products for sale.
 Take an undersea walk
Hartley’s Undersea Walks offer visitors the chance to don traditional old fashioned underwater apparatuses (pre-scuba days) and join their qualified staff on a fascinating journey across the ocean floor. No experience of diving is necessary and absolutely anybody can wear the protective helmets without fear of getting water in their eyes or mouth. A wide variety of marine life species can be encountered along the walk and visitors can bring waterproof cameras along to get snaps if they desire.
 Visit the Nassau Botanical Gardens
The Nassau Botanical Gardens, located on a site that once housed an old rock quarry, are a must for anyone with an interest in unusual plant life and general fauna. Covering an impressive 18 acres, the gardens are home to some 600 different species of tropical plants amassed from various parts of the Caribbean. Each plant is labelled and offers information about its origins so visitors can gain a greater insight of what they are seeing. Trails which visitors can walk along offer pretty lily ponds where tropical birds gather, making for more interesting viewing.
 Visit the Rand Nature Centre
Named after James H. Rand, a renowned philanthropist from Freeport, the Rand Nature Centre is a 100 acre-large sanctuary offering a large variety of fascinating tropical flora and fauna. Among the centre’s more interesting sights are the West Indian flamingos which can be found gathering around a pond located about one mile into the park. Other birds worthy of mention that are viewable include Red-legged Thrushes, Bahama Parrots, Antillean Peewee birds and Stripe-headed Tanagers. Visitors can follow a nature trail, along which some 130 different species of Bahamian plant are available for viewing.
 Visit the Blue Lagoon Island
A 30-minute boat trip from Nassau brings you to the stunning Blue Lagoon Island, a privately owned location offering a variety of attractions for the holiday maker. Snorkelling, sailing and shopping are all possible while many visitors just like to grab a drink and join the crowds dancing to the live calypso music. Bars and restaurants provide dining and refreshment allowing visitors to stay the whole day and enjoy this amazing tropical paradise.
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