NEW PROVIDENCE OVERVIEW

New Providence Island is home to nearly two thirds of the Bahamian population.  The main town, Nassau is the nation’s capital as well as being the hub of commercial and banking activity.  Nassau rivals Switzerland in its banking secrecy laws and The Bahamas supports a tax free status where there is no income tax, capital gains tax, corporation tax or inheritance tax.

Most International flights arrive in New Providence from where inter-island air services provide access to the many beautiful ‘Out Islands’.  Nassau is also a stopping off port for many of the world’s cruise liners. 

Colourful markets, classy boutiques and jewellery stores and an abundance of excellent restaurants all help make Nassau an ideal place to start your Bahamian adventure.

Most of the large hotels, with the exception of the British Colonial Hilton are on Cable Beach or Paradise Island.

Cable Beach
Cable Beach is a beautiful stretch of sand, west of Nassau which supports a number of high-profile resort hotels, casino and golf course.

Paradise Island
Connected to Nassau by two bridges, Paradise Island is home to the ‘super resort’ Atlantis.  This international attraction is the tallest building in The Bahamas, has numerous restaurants, a casino, magnificent water slides and one of the finest aquariums in the world.  Not everyone’s cup of tea but you can’t miss it!