The Bahamian Project

Beyond Beaches: The True Beauty of The Bahamas & Its People

Culture Highlights

My first time in the Bahamas was no different; I immediately realized the people of Nassau, my home for four glorious days, make the popular destination so uniquely magnetic. There are beautiful beaches, amazing food and breathtaking sunsets throughout the Caribbean and South America, but the warmth and energy of Bahamians are unmatched.

Though the island is crammed with amazing eateries, one of my favorite meals of the trip came during the first night’s dinner at Ms. Willimae Salkey’s home. Through the Bahamian people-to-people experience, I was able to have a home-cooked meal while getting to know Ms. Salkey and her friends, who graciously filled my belly with delicious eats while filling my mind with the rich history and culture of the Bahamas.