---
title: "Bahamas"
description: "Bahamas travel guide — Nassau, Exuma swimming pigs, Harbour Island pink sand, and 700 islands of Caribbean water that photographs don\'t do justice."
url: "https://viatravelers.com/destinations/bahamas/"
published_at: "2025-02-12T02:53:57-06:00"
updated_at: "2026-06-16T01:41:25-06:00"
author: "Kyle Kroeger"
categories:
  - "Bahamas"
  - "Caribbean Islands"
  - "North America"
---

Caribbean archipelago nation combining world-famous beaches, rich pirate history, vibrant African-Bahamian culture, and luxury resorts across 700 islands and cays, offering authentic island experiences from swimming pigs to colonial heritage sites.