Vignettes of Nassau, Bahamas

We had mixed feelings about Nassau, which is probably why I wasn’t motivated to document our experience. It was crowded with tourists, the locals weren’t very nice or friendly, the main attractions weren’t at all impressive, things were overpriced, and the waters were too rough for a relaxing dip. Apparently, I’m not the only person who’s been disappointed by the port city. Many people who’ve been share my thoughts.

Still, I’m glad I came. It’s nice to visit and experience a destination at least once, even if it did disappoint. Here are some photos from my trip.

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Disney Dream

Cruises aren’t our favorite way to travel, but after our wonderful experience aboard the Disney Dream, we cannot wait to do it again! Here are some of the photos from our cruise.

Pre-Cruise Stay at Disney World

Onboard the Disney Dream

Star Wars: Millenium Falcon

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

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Things We Love (and Hate) About Nassau

Visiting Nassau for a few hours during our very first Disney cruise, we got a fairly good glimpse of the vibrant Bahamian capital as well as a sampling of the good and the bad. Here are the things we love and the things we hate about the port city.

 

What We Love:

Conch fritters, jerk chicken and curry chicken | Photo: Michelle Rae

1. The Colors. The colonial houses and buildings that line Nassau’s streets all flaunt pastel pink, yellow, blue and green colors, making them simply adorable to look at!
2. The Food. We loved the food so much that we had to bring home some Bahamian spices with us. Try the conch fritters, jerk chicken and curry chicken with the Bahamian rice and plantains for a hearty meal, and get an afternoon boost with a cup of Bahamian coffee. The small restaurants at The Fish Fry serves authentic Bahamian cuisine while The Pasion Boutique sells terrific coffee beans.
3. The Pirates Museum. Sure, it’s a little cheesy and definitely touristy, but looking at the exhibits, learning about piracy and trying to guess the answers to the trivia questions was pretty fun and a good way to kill an hour.
4. The Beaches. Fine sand plus warm, blue waters equals best beach day ever. Just be careful as the waves can get pretty strong.
5. The Historic Buildings. Admittedly, the forts are small and not that impressive, but we love them just the same. They are, after all, a part of the city’s intriguing history. We adore the Queen’s Staircase too!

The Pirates Museum | Photo: Michelle Rae

What We Hate (Dislike, Really):

1. The People. We can honestly say that out of a few places we’ve visited in the Caribbean, the locals in Nassau are the least friendly and the most aggressive, especially when it comes to making a sale.
2. The Straw Market. There’s not much to it really. We did enjoy the little albeit overpriced toy turtles made from coconut husks.
3. The Tourist Area. Much like the Straw Market, there’s nothing special and authentic about the main commercial strip, despite the hundreds of tourists everyday it draws everyday. However, if you’re careful, you might find hidden gems that sell local products.

 

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