Romantic Getaways Bahamas

New Providence is home to Nassau–the nation’s capital exudes a special charm lent by a blend of Old World architecture and contemporary vitality.

Romantic things to do for couples on their romantic island vacation

Ardastra Gardens – The main attraction on these 5 acres is the parading flock of pink flamingos, the national bird of The Bahamas, which marches in formation to a drillmaster’s commands. Other exotic wildlife at the gardens include boa constrictors, kinkajous (honey bears) from Central and South America, green-winged macaws, peacocks, and peahens. Paths provide an easy, soothing walk through beautiful tropical foliage.

Crystal Cay – Starfish, sea urchins, and sharks are your playmates on this interactive voyage of discovery. Pluck a genuine pearl from an oyster. When you walk into the world’s largest man-made reef, you’ll be mesmerized by a kaleidoscope of brilliant living corals, an astounding diversity of fish, mighty predators, and strange life forms you’ve likely never before seen.

An excellent selection of lingerie, sexy underwear and love potions can make fantasies come true at Michelle la Nuit in the Palmdale shopping district.

Pirates of Nassau – Experience the true story of pirates in an amazing, historically accurate, interactive environment, which will entertain, excite and educate visitors of all ages.

Bacardi Distillery – Established in 1962, this distillery produces most of the rum sold on the island. Touring Bacardi in the Bahamas is a great activity for anyone with an interest in tasting rum, or even just seeing how it is made. The Bacardi distillery Bahamas offers free tours, samples of a wide array of rums, and provides a unique way to spend the afternoon.

Romantic Getaways Bahamas: Discovery Tours

Take a horse and buggy ride through the historic streets of downtown Nassau. The savvy guide will take you on a twenty-minute trot around town while reciting historical trivia. Or, tell the guide you’d like a little privacy and you won’t even know he’s there.

Drive through romantic Old Nassau and its surroundings to see ancient Forts Fincastle and Charlotte, complete with moat and dungeon. The Queen’s Staircase – the #1 sightseeing spot in Nassau – is a lush grotto of 66 steps carved by slaves in 1793 into the side of a solid limestone cliff leading up to Fort Fincastle.

Visit Government House – still the official seat of the British Governor-General to the Islands; picturesque Gregory’s Arch- the 19th-century flamingo pink Legislative Buildings and Law Courts; the native market; and scores of other historic sites in the centuries-old capital of the Bahamas.

Blackbeard’s Tower: This ruin stands 5 miles east of Fort Montagu and can be reached by jitney bus. Legend has it that this watchtower was used by the infamous pirate, Edward Teach (Blackbeard), in the 17th century.

Visit other islands on Bahamas romantic getaways. Take a round-trip ferry ride to beautiful Harbour Island – Eleuthera on a Bahamas Fast Ferry Catamaran. The all-day excursion leaves the dock in Nassau at 8:00am and returns by sunset. The package includes a historical walking tour of the island famous for its pink sand beach, access to changing rooms, beach towels, lounge chairs and an authentic Bahamian lunch. You can choose to stay overnight at one of the many ocean front hotels and catch the ferry back to Nassau in the morning.

Bahamas romantic getaways: Romantic Restaurants.

Dinner Cruises A romantic way to spend an evening, cruising along Nassau’s picturesque historic waterfront.

Crews prepare an all-you-can-eat Bahamian buffet and there is often music or a show aboard.

Enjoy a delicious dinner as you watch the sun set from the deck of the Flying Cloud catamaran. Bring your own champagne and let the Captain and his experienced crew sail you through Nassau Harbour while you nibble on the free hors d’oeurves.

Graycliff Restaurant is the only restaurant in The Bahamas with a 5-star rating. Situated inside an antique-filled colonial mansion, this restaurant creates hardy, exotic Bahamian and international dishes. The wine list is the finest in the country, and their collection of Cuban cigars – almost 90 types – is said to be the most varied in the world. Before dinner, the ideal spot for a drink is the balcony bar.

Buena Vista is set in an 18th-century home appointed with silver and fine china. Waiters in tuxedos serve fine Bahamian cuisine while you admire the view of the harbor. Delancy Street, Nassau.

Bahamas romantic getaways – romantic places to stay

Graycliff Hotel And Restaurant maintains a quiet, relaxing and romantic ambiance right next door to Government House and only minutes away from Nassau’s white sand beaches. Lace curtains, mature trees, shadows and light add to the mystique and allure of this historic and traditional property. The intimate Graycliff Hotel blends refined, old-world flavor with distinctly modern conveniences. This former private home, now with 20 guest rooms and suites, preserves the glamor of 18th-century British Colonial style. Rooms are decorated in rich woods and luxurious fabrics and are set among lush courtyards with ponds and fountains. A pioneer of luxury in this section of the world, the Graycliff has the distinction of having the first swimming pool in The Bahamas and the first five-star restaurant in the Caribbean.

Wyndham Nassau Resort, Nassau, & Crystal Palace Casino

If you find the glitter and action of a big casino hotel romantic, the full-service Wyndham contains close to a thousand rooms in five towers. It also boasts one of the Bahamas’ most beautiful beaches.