subject: Reasons To Visit Nassau, The Largest City In The Bahamas [print this page] Back in 1973, the Bahamas was claiming its independence from the UK domination. No more a colony, the Bahamas started to create a new way of area development, which made it become one of the most wanted tourist destinations in the world.
From December 26th to January 1st, you can enjoy the famous Junkanoo celebrations where you are able to experience the music, dance and art of the Bahamas. Don't forget to check the Prince George Wharf for the exposition that takes place there each day of the year.
A unique sight in Bahamas, the St. Augustine's Monastery is kept in perfect shape by the Benedictine monks. Tourists love to visit the monastery and the surrounding gardens under the monks' guidance for a taste of the spirituality of Nassau.
You can visit the Paradise Island using any of the daily ferryboats. Courses by ferry cost only three dollars. During your trip, keep your eyes open for celebrity estates and historic landmarks.
When Paradise Island was bought by the Huntington Hartford II back in 1961 it became clear that this will be the birthplace of one of the most beautiful and exclusive tourist destinations in the world. The Ocean Club was created and is considered to be on par with the famous Versailles gardens; here, they offer exquisite services to upper class tourists.
A good old way to travel and enjoy a trip through Nassau is to embark on a horse and carriage ride. For less than $10 per person, you can enjoy a horse and carriage trip to downtown Nassau, the starting point of the trip being at Prince George Wharf.
Beer fans can take a trip to the Commonwealth Brewery and get a free sample of the local unofficial beer of Bahamas, the Kalik. A quick piece of advice, though: make sure you do not sample too much of this tasty beverage.
After some beer, serving some good traditional Nassau food is in order. Head to the Arawak Cay or try the "fish fry" made by the locals. Here you can taste fried fish and other regional dishes at one of the many restaurants located on the park grounds. A full menu with beer included costs about $10 per person. The food is plenty and the beer is cold, so make sure to fill up here before resuming your explorations of Nassau.
Boarding a 'Jitneys' is a unique and interesting experience. The name dates from British colonialism times and is the one given to the 32-sea buses that can take you all over the place in Nassau. Keep in mind that the air-conditioned buses keep their windows closed. The trip will cost you about $1.25 per person and represents an easy and fast way to get from one place to another.
Nassau was one of the many pirate hideouts in the Bahamas during the 17th and 18th centuries. The entire city used to be a pirate haven and the port was nothing but a large pirate base. This was the main reason why in 1695 an entire Spanish fleet leveled the city to the ground. The history of this event and the pirate years of Nassau are now showcased at the Pirates of Nassau Museum. Admission costs only $12 per person.
