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The Bahamas exists in extremes: travelers come to find both secluded beaches and vibrant parties on the sand; to dive dramatic wrecks and barrier reefs and glide in sailboats across crystal waters; to try a traditional fish fry or savor delicacies from all across the world; to stay in a cozy inn or a flashy new resort. Our travel experts help visitors navigate must-see destinations and tucked-away gems so they can escape the everyday and absorb the region’s diverse culture.

This travel guide includes:

•EXPANDED COVERAGE: The Bahamas are ever-changing, and this edition includes new resorts, restaurants, and attractions, including coverage of the complete renovation of the Coral Towers at Atlantis, Paradise Island, and the exciting new Baha Mar development on New Providence

•SPECIAL FEATURES: Special Fodor's Features throughout the guide illuminate the most distinctive aspects of the Bahamas, including "rake 'n' scrape" music, the famous Junkanoo celebration, and the best snorkeling and dive spots

•INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Each chapter opens with an island orientation map, top reasons to go, and other essential information to help visitors plan their time effectively

•DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Bahamas offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category

•COVERS: Nassau, Freeport, Andros, Bimini, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Great Exuma, the Exuma Cays, Cat Island, and San Salvador

Nassau & Paradise Island, The Bahamas. Travel and Tourism. Atlantis Paradise Island Resort is known worldwide for its amazing water adventures, white sand beaches, luxury accommodations and fine dining. Whether this resort on Nassau Paradise Island is on your bucket list or you're planning a return visit, your vacation days will be packed with fun with this list of top things to do at Atlantis Resort. Paradise Island is home to one of the most popular all-inclusive resorts in all of the Bahamas: Atlantis Paradise Island. What many people don't know is that it is not the only all-inclusive in the area. Another resort on the island caters to adults and is known for its exclusivity, and if you cross the bridge you'll find a much larger collection on New Providence

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Lonely Planet The Bahamas is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the massive barrier reef in Andros, spot a famous star or starlet strolling down Pink Sands Beach, or snorkel with color-changing octopi; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Bahamas and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet The Bahamas Travel Guide:

• Color maps and images throughout
• Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, music, politics, landscapes, wildlife, and cuisine
• Over 43 local maps
• Useful features - including What's New, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Travel with Children
• Coverage of Nassau, New Providence, Andros, the Biminis, Abacos, Harbour Island, Paradise Island, Exuma Cays, Grand Bahama, Turks & Caicos, the Cat & San Salvador Islands, Eleuthera, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet The Bahamas, our most comprehensive guide to the Bahamas, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled.

• Looking for more coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Caribbean Islands guide for a comprehensive look at what the whole region has to offer.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Emily Matchar, and Tom Masters.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

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• Bahamas Nassau Freeport Lucaya Providence Caribbean map

This is a double-sided map printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant paper. The map divides the whole archipelago north / south.

On one side, it covers the islands from Grand Bahama and Abaco to Eleuthera, Andros and the small northern islands of the Exuma Cays. Bimini Island and Isaac Island are shown as insets. This side on the map also has street plans of Nassau and Freetown / Lucaya, plus an enlargement presenting the island of New Providence in greater detail at 1:140,000.

On the reverse is the southern part of the Bahamas group, from Eleuthera, Exuma Cays and Cat Island to Acklins Islands and Mayaguana, with Great and Little Inagua Islands shown as insets. On both sides of the map several small outlaying atolls are also included as insets.

The map shows the road network on the islands, with symbols indicating various places ot interest including beaches, scuba diving / snorkeling / surfing sites, national park and other protected areas including wild life and bird sanctuaries, golf courses and other recreational facilities, marinas, etc. Swamps or mangrove areas, and in the coastal waters coral reefs are marked. Latitude and longitude lines are drawn at 0.30º intervals.

The two street plans and the enlargement of New Providence are also overprinted with various tourist facilities and places of interest, including selected accommodation. Each side of the map has a separate index.