With the lure of a big city and the ease of tropical utopia, Nassau & Paradise Island are considered by many as, well, paradise. Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, is a bustling metropolitan hub full of culture and modern amenities. To the north lies Paradise Island. Its name tells you everything. It’s 685 acres of pure euphoria, developed almost exclusively to delight and accommodate visitors. The island boasts resorts, hotels, restaurants, shops, nightlife, a golf course, an aquarium, and a casino.

Nassau is located on the 21-mile-long New Providence, which is the Bahamas’ 11th largest island. The harbor attracted settlers in the early days, particularly pirates. Nassau is neighboring Paradise Island, which is accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges. A popular cruise-ship stop, the city has a hilly landscape and is known for beaches as well as its offshore coral reefs, popular for diving and snorkeling. It retains many of its typical pastel-colored British colonial buildings, like the pink-hued Government House.

Located on Nassau’s stunning Cable Beach, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar offers everything you need for an unforgettable luxury getaway in The Bahamas. Explore the city, spend a day on the beach, experience the thrill of one of the Caribbean’s largest casinos, tee off for 18 holes of golf – you can do it all from your home base at the elegant Grand Hyatt. Unwind in your spacious guest room or suite, fully appointed with luxe amenities and tasteful contemporary décor. Soak up the sun on Cable Beach or relax in a cabana next to one of the six sparkling resort pools. Work on your golf or tennis game, sample fine dining – whatever experiences define “the perfect escape” for you, you’ll find them here at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar.

Distance: 179 miles from the Florida coast; 45-minute plane ride from Miami.