Tour Nassau and visit historic landmarks such as the Queen's Staircase, the Government House, or Fort Charlotte. The Government House is the residence of the Governor-General of the Bahamas and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Georgian Colonial architecture. Many tours also include a trip to a rum distillery, as rum is firmly entrenched in the history and culture of the Bahamas. Spend an evening at Arawak Cay and sample a traditional fish fry. If you're lucky there'll be live music there as well.
Spend another day taking an excursion to nearby Rose Island, where you can spend an afternoon snorkeling by the coral reef, sunbathing, and perhaps take a swim with the pigs (it's a Bahamas thing). Top your time in the Bahamas off with a sunset dinner cruise.
If you have more time you can take in Nassau at a little slower pace, and delve deeper into Bahamian food, culture, history, and natural beauty.
There are many fine restaurants with Bahamian and international cuisines in Nassau to enjoy, but nothing compares to a dinner when a local family welcomes you into their home. The Bahamas has hundreds of local ambassadors ready to welcome you in the People-to-People program. Sign up in advance to ensure a memorable dinner with a local family.
Further explore the history and culture of the area with a trip to the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, featuring many local artists, or a trip to the Pirates of Nassau museum, and take a trip back to Nassau's days as a pirate enclave in the 17th century.
If you're looking for more, take a day trip to the island of Exuma, enjoy the waters and perhaps even catch sight of a celebrity.
A week not only gives you time to explore Nassau and New Providence, but it also allows you to spend some time on the other islands in the Bahamas. There are dozens of inter-island flights daily so you can easily explore the other islands. There are many resorts on the smaller islands, but some do have minimum stay requirements, so you may need to plan on two or three days at an outer island.
If you are an avid golfer, there are several top level golf courses scattered throughout the islands, some are part of the top resorts. And clearly, the Bahamas is a haven for water activities. Charter a boat on any one of the islands for a day of deep sea fishing or spend a more laid back day fly fishing. A week-long itinerary can be designed for hardcore golfers or fishermen. A yacht may also be chartered too for a more secluded or romantic cruise.
A trip to the other islands will also allow you to spend time at some of The Bahamas' natural wonders. Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama has hiking trails, beaches, and one of the largest underwater cave systems in the world, well worth a day spent. Grand Bahama is also home to Freeport, the Bahamas second largest city. The island is more secluded but still has top resorts and restaurants if you still wants to enjoy the benefits of civilization. Eleuthera offers many upscale resorts as well.
