About The Bahamas

Eastern Standard Time is used within The Islands of The Bahama. April to October is Eastern Daylight Time, in conjunction with US summer hours.

The official language of The Bahamas is English, more British than American, and generally intertwined with a special Bahamian dialect.

Nassau’s famous Straw Market is one of the largest in the world, and is open seven days a week from early morning until evening.

The legal tender is the Bahamian dollar (B$1), which is equivalent in value to the US dollar. Both US and Bahamian dollars are accepted interchangeably throughout the islands.

Bahamas Honeymoon

With your wedding behind you, it is time to bask in the warm glow of each other's company and enjoy a romantic Bahamas honeymoon vacation. With its miles of secluded white-sand beaches, endless turquoise seas and star-filled tropical nights, the Bahamas are one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the world.

The Islands Of The Bahamas

More than three-fourths of the Bahamas lies underwater, making them ideal for snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing, sports fishing, even swimming with dolphins. There are 700 islands, including uninhabited cays sprinkled out over 100,000 sq. miles of ocean and 2,400 coral cays.

Top Bahamas Honeymoon Resorts

Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island: Ultra All-Inclusive Resort for couples Five Star Diamond Award winner in Nassau. Sandals Royal Bahamian is the flagship of Sandals Signature Spa Collection whose hallmark is unrestrained luxury and the very pinnacle of top-notch service and amenities. Take a stately ferry ride and discover, just minutes from shore, your own personal island, Sandals Cay.
Complete with two powdery white-sand beaches, crystal-clear aquamarine waters, a freshwater lagoon-style pool with swim-up bar and a full-service restaurant specializing in delectable seafood, Sandals Cay truly embodies the ideal island retreat within Sandals Royal Bahamian. The perfect island hideaway—two magnificent islands for the price of one!

Atlantis, Paradise Island offers a resort experience like no other, amidst the world’s largest open-air marine habitat, second only to Mother Nature. Eleven exhibit lagoons in 34 acres of waterscape are home to over 50,000 sea animals representing over 200 species. Guests can explore the ruins of Atlantis in The Dig, challenge the Mayan Temple’s water slides, enjoy 11 swimming areas, and discover endless action in the innovatively designed Atlantis Casino. Resort facilities include the Marina Village, Atlantis Kids Club, Mandara Spa, a sports center, world-class marina, haute couture shopping, and a vast array of restaurants and lounges.

Ocean Club Paradise Island: A private estate on Paradise Island. Celebrities and world travelers come to the Ocean Club seeking seclusion rather than attention. Utter tranquility and hushed, discreet service on 35 garden acres awaits them. Running for 3 miles along Paradise Island's north shore and accessible by a wood staircase, an uncrowded beach of fine white sand borders the turquoise Atlantic Ocean. 106 luxurious accommodations with private patio or balcony, garden or ocean views, and 24-hour butler service.

Breezes Bahamas is the first and only Super-Inclusive resort in The Bahamas. This beautiful retreat, with 400 rooms and suites, is situated on a quiet stretch of beach in Nassau; the powder-white sands of Cable Beach. resort, created for discerning and value-conscious vacationers, naturally offers the full gamut of Breezes activities: tennis, water-skiing, kayaking, Jacuzzis, rock-climbing, cycling, volleyball – even a “circus” where you can learn to swing on a flying trapeze. The hotel has an eight (8) story West Wing and four (4) story East Wing. 400 air conditioned rooms including five suites and 36 oceanfront deluxe rooms. The Hotel offers complimentary weddings (some restrictions apply).

Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma at Emerald Bay an intimate 183-room resort is surrounded by tranquil turquoise waters and a mile-long bay with a powdery white sand beach. Outstanding features of the resort include the Greg Norman designed 18-hole, par-72 golf course, a full-service spa and fitness center, as well a tennis facility with six courts. The resort offers two swimming pools, along with a selection of non-motorized water sports by the beach. Two restaurants with dramatic views over Emerald Bay include the main dining room and poolside grill featuring regional cuisine of local seafood.

BAHAMAS WEDDING REQUIREMENTS Couples can be married after being a resident in the Bahamas for 24 hours. No blood test is required, and the marriage license cost is approximately $100 US. Marriage Licences are issued at the office of the Registrar General in Nassau. For more information, call toll free 1-888-NUPTIAL. The Weddings and Honeymoon Unit of the Bahamas Tourism Commission has also compiled a series of themes and locales for every style of wedding in the Bahamas including a tropical garden wedding and a raucous Bahamas wedding on the high seas. For further information, call 1-888-NUPTIAL or e-mail an officer at romance@bahamas.com. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Getting to the Bahamas: There are approximately 57 airports throughout The Bahamas, including three International airports (Nassau/Paradise Island, Grand Bahama Island, and The Exumas); 24 of these airports are official ports of entry to The Islands Of The Bahamas. Nassau / Paradise Island – Is less than a 50 minute flight from Miami-Ft. Lauderdale and is served with daily non-stop service from: Atlanta Boston Charlotte Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Detroit Ft. Lauderdale Miami New York City Newark Orlando Philadelphia Washington D.C. West Palm Beach