GaylidaysGLD INDEX

GLD CITY SCORE

LOW
45/100
GLD City Score
0100

Paradise Island

The local perspective, within Bahamas.

YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX

Cities in Bahamas#2 of 10
Cities · Americas#280 of 344
Cities worldwide#946 of 1166

Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →

YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT

Paradise Island, Bahamas LGBTQ+ Travel Guide & GLD City Score

Paradise Island has a published GLD City Score of 45/100, in the Low range.

Paradise Island provides a local Caribbean reading within Bahamas. Its GLD City Score of 45/100 combines national conditions with the destination evidence currently recorded.

DestinationCity
GLD levelLow
Bahamas · Country score46/100
Understand the methodology

BEYOND THE NUMBER

LGBTQ+ travel in Paradise Island: the local context

Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.

Planning a visit to Paradise Island

For Paradise Island, island or coastal transport, weather, marine conditions and limited peak-season capacity need advance checks. Storm seasons and marine connections reward flexible booking. Verify official access and operating details shortly before departure.

Sources: Official tourism information for Bahamas

How to read the local LGBTQ+ context

For Paradise Island, local indicators refine the national LGBTQ+ travel picture. Paradise Island uses Bahamas national LGBTQ+ travel context plus local tourism, Pride/event, scene or venue evidence where available. Official LGBTQ+ tourism visibility is conservative where no city-specific official LGBTQ+ tourism page was found. The current local adjustment is 36/100, but individual places can differ.

Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodology

Reading Paradise Island's GLD score

Paradise Island's 45/100 score is designed for comparison within the Bahamas context. It cannot certify every venue, predict every interaction or replace recent local information.

Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodology

Questions about Paradise Island

What should be checked before visiting Paradise Island?

Island or coastal transport, weather, marine conditions and limited peak-season capacity need advance checks. Storm seasons and marine connections reward flexible booking.

Sources: Official tourism information for Bahamas
How should the Paradise Island score be interpreted?

Use the 45/100 result as comparative LGBTQ+ travel context, then check current information for the exact places in your itinerary.

Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodology

HOW TO READ THIS SCORE

Local experience, national context

A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.

Very Low 0–29Low 30–49Medium 50–69High 70–100

BEHIND THIS SCORE

What shapes the local picture?

The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.

National foundation46.05/10046.05/100
Local adjustment36/10036/100

Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.

Source context

Paradise Island uses Bahamas national LGBTQ+ travel context plus local tourism, Pride/event, scene or venue evidence where available. Official LGBTQ+ tourism visibility is conservative where no city-specific official LGBTQ+ tourism page was found.

Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.

Before you go.

Does this score guarantee safety?

No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.

Where does this score come from?

This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.