With the exception of Tag Heuer, I was sad to go to Nassau. The town is run down, tired and dirty. Maybe even a little unsafe.

If you are looking for perfume or expensivre jewelry this is the place to go. Don't bother with the straw market as most of the things in there are knock off designer purses and 3 for $10.00 tee shirts.

I guess you have to walk around and look. Buy a few cheap souvenirs. There are a lot of high end stores. they must sell stuff to stay in business, I've never seen anyone in them. Basically a place for cruise ships to dump people...More

Bay Street is the main shopping drag in Nassau by the cruise port and is an easy 5-minute walk to get to - after you pass through the mandatory street vendor section with people wanting to braid your hair, sell excursions, and offer taxi rides....More

You will see lots of pedestrians, motorbikes, cars and maybe even a horse drawn surrey. Then there is the dock for the water taxi. The noisiest bars spill their customers out onto the street. Parliament is just a block away. Bahamian crafts can be found...More

even through bay street was pretty cool with lots to see, it's pretty much a tourist trap for the cruise ships. lots of jewery stores, gift shops, and other people trying to see you crap. plus all your hard rock and starbucks are in the...More

Shopping on Bay Street has something for everyone! I love to visit Columbian Emeralds International. They have a good selection of jewelry. I have purchased 5 rings and a pair of earrings since I have been going to Nassau beginning in 2002. I love going...More