The laid-back atmosphere and the friendliness of the locals, together with feeling totally safe travelling around on my own, made this my best chill out break ever.
An absolute must do is the Powerboat Adventures trip - a fantastic combination of thrill, nature, and relaxing (of course, unlimited booze helps!!).
Also don't miss Stuart Coves snorkeling trips - especially snorkeling with sharks. Dolphin Encounter is not as "rip off" as it sounds - you really do get to ineract with these fascinating mammals.
Do make sure you walk around Nassau itself - the pastel coloured buildings make for some great pictures.It's quite a hike to the water tower, but the view more than makes up for it.
Quick Tips:
Take a good insect repellant / antiseptic cream - the sand fleas pack one hell of a bite!
Shop around if buying jewellery - some of the shops add on insurance which makes your bargain diamonds not such a bargain after all. I found some of the best designs and prices at the Crystal Palace Hotel.
Single women will attract a lot of attention from the Bahamian men, especially if you're blonde - I always found them to be most gracious and charming, and a polite "no" coupled with a smile and a wave always seemed to work at fending them off!
Best Way To Get Around:
If you're staying in Cable Beach, take the local bus into Nassau for - they're very frequent, though you may find yourself sitting on a local's knee if it's crowded!!