--- title: "Bahamas" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Bahamas." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/bahamas" locale: "en" --- # Bahamas Primary place hint: Bahamas ## Breadcrumbs [Caribbean](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/caribbean) > [Bahamas](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/bahamas) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/bahamas) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Bahamas ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in the Bahamas with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/guide-to-the-bahamas) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professional travel publication and guide site with structured destination research and trip-planning content. Their Bahamas guide gives travelers a thoughtful introduction to the islands through culture, history, and food, including fresh conch and guava duff. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/bahamas/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site that combines destination guides with structured trip-planning tools and comparisons. Their Bahamas travel guide is a well-rounded planning resource, covering Nassau, Exuma swimming pigs, Harbour Island, beaches, culture, history, resorts, and the wider island setting. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/caribbean-travel-tips/the-bahamas/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a budget travel-planning site focused on cheaper, longer, and more practical independent travel. Their Bahamas budget guide is especially helpful for independent travelers, bringing together sights, costs, savings tips, accommodation, transportation, and planning basics. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-the-bahamas/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Bahamas things-to-do guide gives adventure-minded travelers useful ideas across places and activities around the Exuma Cays and Paradise Island. - [Hand Luggage Only](https://handluggageonly.co.uk/12-best-things-bahamas/) (handluggageonly.co.uk) Hand Luggage Only is a travel, food, photography, and home blog with visual destination guides and travel advice. Their Bahamas article highlights 12 things to do as part of broader Caribbean travel advice, giving readers a clear activity-focused starting point for the Atlantic archipelago near Miami. - [Bucket List Journey](https://bucketlistjourney.net/bahamas-bucket-list-best-things-to-do/) (bucketlistjourney.net) Bucket List Journey is a bucket-list and experience-planning site centered on travel ideas, activities, and life goals. Their Bahamas bucket-list guide is a useful inspiration source, collecting thirty-five activities and attractions across Nassau, Freeport, Exuma, and other areas. - [Travel Dudes](https://traveldudes.com/bahamas-travel-tips/) (traveldudes.com) Travel Dudes is a traveler-community travel site publishing destination tips, guides, inspiration, and contributor-led practical advice. Their Bahamas travel tips article supports practical planning with guidance on where to go, how to get there, cultural context, events, and festivals. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/best-islands-bahamas/) (bemytravelmuse.com) Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business focused on adventurous and nature-led trips. Their Bahamas islands guide helps readers compare nine islands with useful planning context, places to stay, and things to do. - [Green Global Travel](https://greenglobaltravel.com/bahamas-top-10-attractions/) (greenglobaltravel.com) Green Global Travel is a sustainable travel, ecotourism, wildlife conservation, and green living site. Their Bahamas attractions roundup is a good fit for sightseeing research, covering Blackbeard’s Cay, Rand Nature Center, Pirates of Nassau Museum, Arawak Cay, and related points of interest. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/where-to-stay-in-bahamas/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent travel. Their where-to-stay guide is a practical Bahamas planning aid, comparing areas by budget and trip needs. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/swimming-pigs-bahamas/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and long-term travel. Their Pig Beach guide is helpful for travelers planning the swimming pigs experience, with costs and other practical details for visiting in the Bahamas. - [Ciao Bambino](https://ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/north-america/caribbean/bahamas) (ciaobambino.com) Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with a family travel blog and destination-planning content. Their Bahamas destination hub is a useful family-travel resource, gathering expert posts on family trips and custom vacation planning in one place. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/exumas-cays-bahamas/) (jessieonajourney.com) Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical planning resources. Their Exumas Cays guide gives adventure travelers a focused look at this Bahamas island destination, with an emphasis on wildlife encounters. - [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/cruise/bahamas-cruise-guide/) (thepointsguy.com) The Points Guy is a travel publication covering points, miles, loyalty programs, aviation, hotels, cruises, and travel deals. Their Bahamas cruise guide is a strong resource for ship-based travelers, covering itineraries, planning tips, and things to do after arrival. - [GlobetrotterGirls](https://globetrottergirls.com/staniel-cay-bahamas/) (globetrottergirls.com) GlobetrotterGirls is a long-running independent travel blog focused on destination guides, long-term travel, and personal travel perspectives. Their Staniel Cay guide offers a concise and practical Bahamas overview, including notes on rentals and things to do. ## Travel Videos - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEDIM62Uorw) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, and trip-planning tips. This guide video offers a practical Bahamas primer, covering timing, transport, prices, saving money, and things to do before a trip. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8UapN8L8-A) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a travel channel offering first-hand travel advice about destinations, culture, planning, and common visitor mistakes. This travel advice video is a helpful Bahamas planning resource, touching on food, safety, driving, islands, activities, and cruise considerations. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5r0msKGYhg) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing regular travel videos with practical information and trip footage. This travel video follows a long journey from Paris, France to Nassau in the Bahamas, making it a good fit for viewers interested in the arrival experience. - [Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdlTLfz81VM) (youtube.com) Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries is a travel channel featuring Karl Watson's long-form films from travel adventures around the world. This weekend travel video gives a strong Bahamas snapshot, including Nassau, the downtown marina area, and a day trip to Rose Island. - [vagabrothers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hcol2VPkhY) (youtube.com) vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel by Alex and Marko Ayling, focused on cultural and culinary discovery in destinations worldwide. This sponsored Bahamas cruise itinerary video covers Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay, Nassau, a motorcycle adventure, and the sailing back to Miami. - [Adventures of Matt and Nat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKxOjfBvJbw) (youtube.com) Adventures of Matt and Nat is a travel channel by Matt and Nat, a Nashville-based couple documenting U.S. This resort-focused guide video is useful for planning time at Atlantis Bahamas on Paradise Island, based on a five-night stay. - [Hey Nadine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLKYgAQ-iGE) (youtube.com) Hey Nadine is a travel channel by Nadine Sykora, focused on destinations, practical travel advice, and travel hacks. This Bahamas travel video follows audience-selected activities, offering a fun overview of Downtown Nassau, Straw Market, wild iguanas, pigs, flamingos, caves, and statues.