Bahamas eSIM

Nassau and Paradise Island are good for casinos and the Atlantis resort, but the real gems are the Out Islands. The Exumas have crystal-clear water and the famous swimming pigs of Major Cay. Harbour Island has pink-sand beaches. The Abacos are excellent for sailing.

Snorkelling and diving in the Bahamas is world-class. The Andros reef is one of the longest in the western hemisphere. Dean's Blue Hole on Long Island is the world's deepest known blue hole. Shark encounters with specialist operators are possible and unforgettable.

The Bahamas are expensive — prices are US-level or higher. Save money with self-catering on the Out Islands, local market shopping and buying fish directly from fishermen. Local rum bars are far cheaper than hotel drinks.

Bahamian cuisine centres on conch — eaten as conch salad (raw marinated), conch fritters (deep-fried) and cracked conch (breaded and fried). Fresh grouper and mahi-mahi are excellent. Kalik is the local beer.

Nassau has a fascinating pirate history. In the 18th century it was a pirate republic under Blackbeard and Calico Jack. The Pirates of Nassau Museum brings this history to life. The colourful colonial architecture of Bay Street and the downtown Straw Market are also worth visiting.