• Introduction
• 1. Aruba
• 2. The Bahamas
• 3. Dominican Republic
• 4. Jamaica
• 5. Montserrat
• 6. Puerto Rico
• 7. St. Kitts
• 8. St. Maarten
• 9. Trinidad & Tobago
• 10. St. Thomas, USVI

The Bahamas

Located about 50 miles from Florida and easily accessible on nonstop flights, this 700-island archipelago is a prime spot for sun-soaked holidays that don’t break the bank. The perennially popular Paradise Island offers sand beaches, stellar entertainment, and mega-resorts along Nassau and Cable Beach; another affordable destination is Grand Bahama Island. The vibe here suits a wide range of folk, from families to adventurous young couples. See our Bahamas Travel Guide

Great Value Hotel: The Cove Eleuthera Fronting a breathtaking pink-sand beach, The Cove's 26 spacious, island-style bungalows are adorned with iPods, 600 thread-count sheets, and tile floors. The hilltop pool has superb views of Eleuthera. Price-wise, it's peerless. Rates from $205

Getting There: Numerous carriers fly to the Bahamas, including legacy and budget U.S. carriers, dozens of small Florida-based airlines, and BahamasAir, the national carrier of the island chain. Nassau is the busiest airport in the Bahamas; from here connections can be made to assorted Out Islands airports. Freeport additionally has generous service options from the U.S. Nassau is a 45-minute flight from Miami; it's 2 hours and 45 minutes from New York; and just over 2 hours from Charlotte. Travel Tips from the Tourism Board

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