Nassau, Bahamas

One of the region’s oldest and most popular cruising destinations, Nassau evokes strong emotions in cruisers. But the best part of Nassau isn’t the initial approach (although the new straw market is nice). It’s the back streets of Old Nassau — historic buildings, art galleries and, of course, the epicurean delights at the 17th-century Graycliff Hotel, Restaurant and Cigar Factory (like rolling your own cigar).