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Just 50 miles from Florida, the Bahamas island chain is known for its incredible beaches, iconic swimming pigs, and colorful history of pirates and explorers.
It’s also known for the big massive resorts of Nassau – The Atlantis and Baha Mar. But with incredible beauty in the 700 islands beyond Nassau, we encourage families to escape the waterslides and explore the real Bahamas with kids – even if it means an extra hopper flight.
In place like the Exumas and Eleuthera, you’ll find serene stretches of pink-sand beaches, shallow turquoise waters, and quiet beach towns with a warm, local vibe. Indulge at a peaceful private island resort if you want a taste of luxury on your Bahamas family trip.
I splurged on a girls trip to a private island resort in Andros – a different kind of girls trip, with my friend and our 3 daughters ages 5-7. We took a local commuter flight to get there (an adventure!). We watched the sunrise from our beachfront cottage, and our girls spent hours creating a world out of sand for the hermit crabs to explore.
The Bahamas taught me that kids don’t need endless entertainment—they can truly appreciate a slower pace when given the chance.
– Lee, Founder of Mango Tree Travel
Turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and unique attractions like the Exumas’ swimming pigs and pink sand beaches on Harbour Island.
English is the official language, with a warm Bahamian dialect spoken widely; many locals also speak Haitian Creole.
The Bahamian Dollar (BSD) is the official currency, pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, which is also widely accepted
With over 700 islands spanning 5,358 square miles, the Bahamas offers everything from busy resort areas in Nassau to serene beaches in the Out Islands.
While you might expect to be able to boat or ferry between islands in the Bahamas, the best way to get around is by hopper flight. There’s a website dedicated to the Out Islands that’s a great resource for finding flights to the various islands (which we can help with too, of course!).
Nassau and Paradise Island offer resort-style stays (plus one boutique hotel we adore) while the Out Islands provide boutique hotel and villa options for quieter stays. Resorts and hotels in Andros, Eleuthera & Harbour Island, the Exumas, Cat Island and Long Island are some of the most popular with families.
Peak Season: Peak season runs mid-December to mid-April in the Bahamas, but frankly it can be a little cold for our tastes early in the season.
Shoulder Season: The Bahamas stays popular well into June. Early summer is an ideal time for great weather and fewer crowds.
No Go: September through Thanksgiving, when resorts close for hurricane season and an already slow-paced destination slows even further.
Direct flights are available to Nassau from major U.S. cities, and island hopping flights make getting to the Out Islands straightforward. When you land in Nassau, there’s a separate customs line for travelers connecting to domestic flights, which speeds up the process. And there’s even a playground in the domestic terminal for kids to get their wiggles out while you wait for the final leg of your journey.
The Bahamas is a paradise for families who love a great beach, and who want to combine beach day with time out on the water.
You could spend dozens of hours researching your trip. Or you could have a family travel expert curate your personalized itinerary. What’s stopping you?
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David, Family of 4, February 2024
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