About Nassau & Beyond

Nassau & Beyond is a magazine about the Bahamas and the wider Caribbean. We write the kind of pieces we wanted when we were planning our own trips, moving house between islands or trying to explain Junkanoo to visiting friends: long, practical, carefully checked and written by people who know the place.

What we cover

• Travel & Islands: the Family Islands one by one, getting around by mail boat, ferry and small plane, beaches and cays, and when to go.
• Culture & History: Junkanoo, music, art and architecture, and the history you can still walk through in Nassau and the settlements.
• Food & Drink: conch in all its forms, fish fries, home cooking, bush teas, markets and what is in season.
• Island Living: the practical side of making a home here, from housing and hurricanes to schools, groceries and paperwork.
• Business & Economy: tourism, financial services, starting a small business and the cost of living, in plain language.
• Lifestyle and Caribbean & World: ocean life, weekends and wellbeing, and the islands' ties with their neighbours and the wider world.

What we publish

Long reads, practical guides and explainers: the background, the how-to and the kind of piece you come back to before a trip, a move or a festival.

Who writes it

The magazine is written by a small group of writers: a sailor and travel writer, a historian, a cook, a long-time Abaco resident and a former small-business banker. Each writes about what they know first-hand, and every piece says who wrote it.

How we work

• We check what we publish. Facts are checked against official and primary sources wherever possible. Where rules, fees or schedules change often (ferry timetables, permit costs, fishing seasons), we say so and point you to the authority that keeps the current figures.
• We correct mistakes. If you spot an error, tell us and we will fix it and note the change where it matters.
• We are not advisers. Articles on money, immigration, health or the law are general information, not professional advice. Speak to a qualified professional about your own situation.
• No paid placements in disguise. We do not accept payment to feature a business in an article. If that ever changes, any such piece will be clearly labelled.
• How the magazine pays its way. Some guides link to gear and travel services. When you buy through those links the shop pays us a commission, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases; other partners come through the CJ Affiliate network. Picks are chosen from makers' specifications and published reviews, and partner pages are marked with a note under the main photo. Banners from travel partners are labelled.

Get in touch

Story ideas, corrections and pitches from writers who know the islands are always welcome on the contact page, or by email at stories@nassauguardian.net.