New Providence Island (home of Nassau) and Paradise Island make up this thriving and exciting island group where vacationers from the world over come to enjoy the beauty of the Bahamas. Nassau, the Capital of the Bahamas and thelargest city on New Providence Island, is also the largest city within the Bahamian Island Nation. The majority of vacationers that visit the Bahamas will visit this island group as the amenities are many and the needs of the entire family can be met. Howard Hughes and The Shah of Iran called this their vacationland and these two gentlemen had access to the entire world. So their selection speaks volumes about the beauty, magnificence, calm and tranquility, and sheer paradise that this island group offers. New Providence Island was a favorite of the Pirates due to its secluded and sheltered harbors. Nassau was formerly known as Charles Towne. The Pirates, including the fabled "Blackbeard," used Nassau as their favorite hideaway. The Spaniards, who often engaged in heavy warfare with these pirates, eventually destroyed the City of Charles Towne, and when it was rebuilt, the name of Nassau was born. This town is filled with Victorian mansions and Cathedrals.

Plenty of local and fine goods from around the world can be found here. Cruise ships, casinos, resort hotels, and world-class entertainment are abundant and available. Parliament Square lies in the downtown district and is the center of the Bahamian government. You can tour "Fort Charlotte" and check out the cannons and dungeons. Visit Coral Island if you want a spectacular view from the 100-foot tower or if you want to see the world's only underwater mailbox at the "Underwater Observatory" where stingrays and other exciting sea creatures await your observation. This truly is "The World's Playground." Paradise Island, formerly known as Hog Island, lies just east of Nassau and is connected by a bridge. This island went from complete nothing to a perfect vacation and holiday utopia almost overnight, hence the name, Paradise. The white sand beaches that outline this island gem are spectacular. Atlantis, a hotel on this island, has built a structure that is touted as the "lost continent of Atlantis." This hotel is a must see during your stay in the Bahamas.

Cable Beach, a spectacular beach on the island of New Providence, has the gorgeous white silky-soft sands that you are looking for. This beach earned its' name in 1907 when the underwater transatlantic telephone cables linked the Bahamas with the rest of the world.

If you are considering a vacation to the Bahamas, you should consider New Providence Island, Nassau, and Paradise Island as your ultimate vacation spot. This island group has many fine hotels, with all the amenities; a wide range of food from Bohemian cuisine with fresh fish and vegetables to world class fine dining and, of course, the traditional American cuisine; moon-light dinner cruises; sailing; Nassau area golf, tennis, snorkeling, scuba diving, sun bathing, swimming, deep-sea fishing and almost anything that tickles your fancy; and of course, the night life, where there are more choices than you'll have time to experience them all.