After the Americans were banned from resting in Cuba, US citizens rushed to the Bahamas. They were greeted with open arms by the capital of the islands - the city of Nassau. So what? There is a beautiful harbor, a vibrant nightlife, a tropical climate and natural beauty. In such conditions, it's not that about Cuba - you will forget about your home with a striped flag.
Other tourists also came to the islands for the Americans. Nassau accepted everyone - such a complacent city. It has gained a reputation as a tourist center, where you can rest easy during the day and light at night.
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How to get there
There are no direct flights from Russia to Nassau. The local airport accepts planes from some cities in the US, London, Montreal and Toronto. If you have an American visa, you can fly with a transfer in the States. From Florida to the island goes ferry - he departs every day from Fort Lauderdale and spends 5 hours on the road. The Bahamas maintains an air service with other countries in the Caribbean region, including Cuba.
The Russians do not need a visa to visit Nassau for tourist purposes. When crossing the border, you present a valid passport, round-trip air tickets and confirmation that you have enough money to stay in the country.
Airline Ticketing to Nassau
Transport
The public transport is not developed in the Bahamas. Between the islands it is best to mix up on an airplane. But the bad luck - the schedule of flights is constantly changing, and passengers are not informed about this.
The best way to travel around Nassau is by taxi or renting a car. The taxi drivers pay the counter. To rent a car you need to prove that you turned 21, and show international driving license. Remember: in Nassau - left-sided traffic.
Paradise Island (Paradise Island), entering the city limits, can be reached by water taxi.
Beaches Nassau
Beaches in Nassau paradise - with selected white sand, clear water , coral reefs. It's great to go for a yacht, water skiing, diving or fishing.
The most famous beach in Nassau is located on the Paradise Island. It is connected to the city by a bridge. The beach offers a beautiful view of the ocean. The island is suitable for families with children. Many local companies recruit students for training in water sports. In a week your child will have swimming skills or, for example, water polo games
Cuisine and restaurants
There are several restaurants in Nassau that are known even outside the islands. For example, Martinique - with excellent French cuisine and impeccable service. This restaurant was mentioned in one of the first James Bond films. After which the institution became a place of pilgrimage for lovers of Bond.
Humidor Churrascaria - a snack bar with Brazilian cuisine. Here you can order steak, roast lamb pork, a variety of salads. More than 200,000 bottles of wine are stored in the cellar, and only 90 cigars in the institution.
The best Bahamian cuisine is best served in Portofino. Here breakfast is served in the form of a buffet, on Fridays, national cuisine is served, and seafood and various delicacies are served on Saturdays.
Shops
In Nassau most of the goods are sold duty-free, which affects the price policy of stores - perfumery, jewelry , photo equipment, porcelain, watches are 50 percent cheaper than in other countries.
Local souvenirs are products made from straw and shells, fabrics, perfumes, alcoholic beverages. Among the tourists are popular national clothes, costume jewelry, as well as symbols and amulets. There are no restrictions on the import of currency and the export of goods, so you can buy anything you want.
Nassau hotels
The choice of hotels in Nassau depends on the thickness of your wallet. But in any case, be prepared for the fact that living in a city is not cheap. You can find two-star hotels, more like a cottage, where you will be offered rooms from 1500 rubles. But more often there are hotels of level 3 "stars" and higher, where a double room will cost from 2, 5-3 thousand rubles per night. But in fact, any hotel offers a beautiful view of the ocean, the pool and the beach in three steps
Nassau at the expense of many hotels includes a government tax of 10 percent. So do not be surprised if your accommodation costs you a little more than you expected.
- Get to the festival Junkanoo is the main island holiday that takes place on Christmas, New Year and in the summer, with July to August. Actors play a costume show telling about the Bahamas and its history.
- To communicate with dolphins - the world famous program "Meeting with dolphins" is being realized on the Paradise Island. Under the supervision of an instructor you swim with mammals, communicate with them, learn to understand these wonderful animals. First of all, this program is aimed at children
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Nassau
The main attractions of the capital of the Bahamas, which will help to better understand the history and life of this country.
Parliamentary Square
This is the most romantic place in the city where couples are going in love. All the main government offices of the country go to the square with their facades. The center of the capital at lunchtime is occupied by office clerks eating sandwiches, and in the evenings their place is taken up by tourists.
Paradise Island
This island is considered a resort area of Nassau. Here are the best hotels, beaches and casinos. At the beginning of the 20th century, fishermen lived on the island, and few people were interested. But soon there began an unprecedented boom - the island was changing before our eyes. At one time the representatives of the Italian and Iranian monarchies loved to live here
Royal Gardens
The islanders still respect the British Empire, although its rule in the Bahamas is extremely symbolic. In honor of Queen Victoria in Nassau was opened a botanical garden. The park grows hundreds of varieties of pink flower beds and tropical trees, created artificial ponds and canals
Royal Staircase
The staircase is located near the central part of the city. It is a limestone rock, in which 65 steps are carved. The staircase connects the lower and upper part of the capital.
According to legend, after the death of British Queen Victoria, the governor of the island ordered the slaves to carve a monument in the form of steps in the rock. Each step symbolizes the year of the monarch's life, and the entire monument is crowned with high merit.
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