Located just a quick one-hour nonstop flight from Miami, The Bahamas boasts 160,000 square kilometers of the clearest water in the world. Made up of 16 major islands (a total of 3,000 islands, bays and islets in the Atlantic Ocean), the Caribbean destination boasts breathtaking beaches, year-round sunshine and countless activities.
Whether you are looking for a holiday with the perfect white sands and crystal clear waters or want to indulge in Bahamian cuisine, a mix of flavors influenced by African, Caribbean and European traditions, the Bahamas has it all.
From luxury resorts to all-inclusive offerings, boutique hotels and everything in between, here are some of the best resorts to kick back and sunbathe in the Bahamas this summer.
The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas
It consists of 107 rooms and suites, plus large villas with their own pools and balconies resort presents an ideal Bahamian experience. Located on a five-mile stretch of natural, white-sand beach on Paradise Island, the resort is surrounded by 35 acres of Versailles-inspired lawns and gardens. Whether you relax in one of the Balinese-style spa villas or play golf at the Ocean Club Golf Course, dining at DUNE by Jean-Georges overlooking the turquoise waters is not to be missed.
Kamalame Cay
The luxury all-inclusive island resort is set on a lush 97-hectare estate near the Andros Great Barrier Reef. Kamalame Cay is accessible by seaplane or helicopter from Nassau and then by taxi and ferry to the island. It offers a great mix of relaxed chic and luxury. The resort consists of 22 accommodations, including Balinese-style beach houses, and features the Bahamas’ only overwater spa. The secluded resort offers an unplugged experience that focuses on the beauty of the natural environment and three meal plans to enhance your stay.
Eleuthera Bay
Located on an island only a mile wide and 180 miles long, Eleuthera Bay is located between two white sand bays. Whether you stay among the Kamalame trees or oceanfront in one of the 29 villas, suites and bungalows, guests are offered a wealth of outdoor adventures. The secluded location and two private white sand beaches make you feel like you are a world away and they also offer an abundance of island exploration experiences and water activities.
Rosewood Baha Mar
On the white sands of Nassau’s Cable Beach Rosewood Baha Mar offers 224 accommodation types, including villas with terraces and private pools. Just a six-mile drive from Lynden Pindling International Airport, the luxury resort offers five culinary offerings, a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, a surfing simulator, a 500,000-gallon wave pool, a children’s island and more. Guests can enjoy private beach access and soak in Sense®, A Rosewood Spa, with the healing properties of the Bahamian Bush.
