Flight, Hotel & Bargain Package Holidays to the Bahamas

Getting there and getting around

Bahamas flights from the UK take approximately 10 hours. You can fly from London Heathrow and Manchester to Nassau International Airport, which is situated 10 miles west of the capital of Nassau. At travel.co.uk you can selected from a wide range of package holidays in the Bahamas or you can create your own perfect holiday by searching for flights to the Bahamas and hotels in the Bahamas separately.

Things to do

When on a holiday in the Bahamas there is always something to do, whether it’s relaxing on one the glorious coastlines, sightseeing, trying out the water sports or enjoying the nightlife, the Bahamas has it all. All the different islands have something to offer and are different in their own ways. Andros Island is not only the biggest of all the islands, it also prides itself on having the third biggest reef in the world, thus making it a haven for snorkellers and divers enjoying the turquoise waters filled with varied, colourful sea life. New Providence Island is a bursting with life, with plenty of sights and activities for travellers to take in; also you can get a ferry to the neighbouring Paradise Island, as well as the entertainment of the nation's capital, Nassau. Tanino beach and Lucayan beach are both fantastic spot for those who are interested in water sports such as windsurfing, parasailing, snorkelling and the Bahamas is heaven for divers, sailors and anyone wanting to do a bit of fishing. If you’re planning to do a bit of shopping on your Bahamas holidays then Port Lucaya and Bay Street in Nassau are great places for finding treasures, wandering around the shopping complexes and historical streets full of duty free goods including jewellery and arts and crafts. If relaxation is the only thing you’ve got on your mind then the southeast and southwest coast of Grand Bahama is perfect for finding secluded beach spots. For sightseeing check out the stunning National Parks and one of the spectacular sea views at the summit of Mount Alvernia. If you take your holiday the Bahamas in May or June you can catch the Muzik Festival and there is also Nassau’s Junkanoo Parade, a masked carnival in December which is definitely an experience.

Food and drink

The buzz about Bahamas food is well deserved at many restaurants in the Bahamas islands, which provides something for everyone whatever your tastes. The local cuisine is mainly seafood which is of course caught fresh off shore and enhanced with the best native flavours that are never bland by any means. Meat from the Conch mollusk is a favourite Bahamas food and is served up any way you choose. For nightlife the Bahamas has some amazing top class casinos to entertain you. The clubs in Nassau and Paradise Island come alive at night with music, which varies from local rake ‘n’ scrape to reggae, soca, hip hop and R&B. Customized cocktails are something to try, rum punches are made individualized according to each bar's special recipe.