A Tale of Two Bahama Vacations: Nassau vs. The Out Islands

When most people think of a vacation in the Bahamas, turquoise waters and white sand beaches instantly come to mind — and rightly so. But what many travelers may not realize is that the Bahamas isn’t just one experience. With over 700 islands and cays, this tropical paradise offers two very distinct types of vacations: the bustling energy of Nassau, and the peaceful escape of the lesser-known Out Islands.

A Quiet Morning on the Perfect Beach

Normally it would be rare to find a beach like this with no one else around, especially one this beautiful. But this is actually the norm for Spanish Wells. There was something about being completely alone in a place like that that made it feel even more special. I didn’t even feel like I needed to swim or do anything — just being there was enough.