* Up-to-the-minute coverage of the most overlooked eateries, the most luxurious--and the most affordable--resorts, and the hottest shopping and nightlife on the islands.* Insightful commentary on our favorite Bahamas experiences, from fishing in crystal-clear waters to grooving to soca in a local nightclub to taking in ocean views while enjoying the Bahamas' best golf courses.* Insider tips on the Bahamas' most stunning--and most secluded--beaches, plus where to go for the best snorkeling, scubadiving, and sailing.

Table of Contents

List of Maps vi 1 THE BEST OF THE BAHAMAS 1 The Best Beaches 1 The Best Diving 2 The Best Snorkeling 2 The Best Fishing 4 The Best Sailing 4 The Best Golf Courses 5 The Best Tennis Facilities 6 The Best Honeymoon Resorts 6 The Best Family Vacations 7 The Best Restaurants 7 The Best Nightlife 8 2 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO THE BAHAMAS 9 The Lay of the Land 9 ISLANDS IN BRIEF 10 Beaches 101: Paradise Island, Cable Beach & More 12 When to Go 12 THE BAHAMAS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 16 Entry Requirements 18 Getting There 18 Getting Around 20 Money & Costs 21 Tips on Accommodations 24 Responsible Travel 28 General Resources for Responsible Travel 29 Special-Interest & Escorted Trips 30 3 NEW PROVIDENCE (NASSAU/CABLE BEACH) 35 Orientation 36 Favorite New Providence Experiences 39 Getting Around 40 FAST FACTS: NEW PROVIDENCE 42 Where to Stay 44 Junkanoo Festivals 52 Where to Eat 57 Beaches & Outdoor Pursuits 68 The Island's Best Picnic Fare 69 Seeing the Sights 75 To Market, To Market at Potter's Cay 78 Meet the Bahamians 80 Shopping 83 Journey into the Wild 84 Markets in Nassau 87 New Providence After Dark 88 4 PARADISE ISLAND 90 Orientation 91 Getting Around 92 Where to Stay 92 Proudly Remaining Adult at Atlantis 97 Where to Eat 103 Beaches & Outdoor Pursuits 109 Favorite Paradise Island Experiences 111 Seeing the Sights 111 Shopping 113 Paradise Island After Dark 114 5 GRAND BAHAMA (FREEPORT/LUCAYA) 116 Orientation 118 Getting Around 121 FAST FACTS: GRAND BAHAMA 122 Where to Stay 123 Especially for Kids 130 Where to Eat 134 Beaches & Outdoor Pursuits 140 Seeing the Sights 147 Shopping 149 Grand Bahama After Dark 152 A Side Trip to West End 154 6 FAST FACTS: THE BAHAMAS 155 Index 171 Accommodations Index 178 Restaurants Index 178 ??

About the Author

Veteran travel writers Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince have written many popular guides in the Frommer's series, including books on the Caribbean, France, England, Germany, and Italy. This travel team wrote the first-ever Frommer's guide to The Bahamas, and also a number of other Frommer's guides to island destinations such as Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Barbados, Dominican Republic, and the Cayman Islands. Porter is also a Hollywood biographer, film critic, broadcaster, and columnist. Prince was formerly employed in the Paris bureau of the New York Times and is the president of Blood Moon Productions.