The Bahamas
Restaurants
Graycliff
Situated within an original, historic Bahamian Plantation this world-famous restaurant offers fine Continental cuisine and high-brow service. The wine cellar's inventory of 175,000 rare and vintage wines, ports and cognacs. 8 - 12 West Hill Street, across from Government House.
Ristorante Villaggio
Delightful upscale Continental set with Tuscan flair. Fresh seafood and shellfish specialties with classic beef and fowl dishes Located within the Caves Village at Caves Point - West Bay Street at Blake Road.
Places to Stay
Atlantis - Paradise Island
Truly larger than life and as dramatic as it is fanciful. Atlantis is a destination unto its own with over 3500 rooms, a 34-acre waterscape which is the largest marine tropical habitat in the world , the Caribbean’s’ largest casino, 11 million gallons of water for slides, snorkeling lagoon, swimming pools, 35 restaurants and lounge, home to 50,000 fish and sea animals – and one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
Radisson Cable Beach Golf Resort
Located on magnificent Cable Beach, this resort features seven aces of tropical waterscape – including three freshwater pools, cascading waterfalls and Jacuzzis. Adjacent to the Crystal Palace Casino. Resort is an active person’s playground with all the water sports imaginable, 18-hole golf, tennis, squash, youth programs and evening entertainment. A fun place for couples and families.
Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace
situated on famous Cable Beach with private swimming lagoon, ten acres of tropical gardens, 1000’ feet of white sand beach, several restaurants and bars. This is the largest resort on Cable Beach and is totally self-contained – living up to its original architectural design as a cruise ship on land.
British Colonial Hilton Nassau
Located just off the downtown area - a 5 minutes' walk of Nassau's shopping and financial center. Built on the site of what was previously Old Fort Nassau, the hotel offers guests a luxurious blend of facilities for business and pleasure. Hotel features 291 rooms, many with ocean views, including 21 Executive and Junior suites with an Executive Floor, a ballroom with a capacity of up to 350, a banqueting room for up to 130 people, two boardrooms and four meeting rooms. A full spa with fitness center is also available. A very intimate and well-appointed property.
Nassau Beach Hotel
Wide range of rooms to allow for every budget. Most rooms offer a stunning ocean view, and feature the following: balcony or patio, cable color television, direct dial telephone with data port, in-room safe. Rates include float mats, Vu boards, single and double kayaks and snorkel sets. Rates include use of fitness center,6 tennis courts and complimentary manager's cocktail party every Friday evening. Shares facilities with Wyndham Nassau Resort.
Radisson Our Lucaya Resort
Far and away the premium property on Grand Bahama Island. This resort property of 700+ units is a destination in itself. A dozen restaurants and half a dozen outdoor pools with water and land-based recreational activities running the gamut from sailboards and snorkeling to 36-holes of golf and tennis. Sea Horse Lane on Grand Bahama Island in Lucaya
Attractions
Dolphin Encounters at Blue Lagoon Island
High speed catamaran ferry departs Paradise Island several times daily. This three hour excursion includes a familiarization orientation and a dolphin swim. Ferry Island Terminal at 1 Marina Drive.
Lucayan National Park
Located on Grand Bahama Island and 20 miles east of Freeport, is one of the world's largest underwater cave systems - most all of which have been explored. While diving permits are required, the experience is unforgettable. The Park consists of upwards of 40 acres and features trail/boardwalk that take you to several of the more popular caves. Lucaya, Brand Bahama Island.
Local Resources
Bahamas Tourist Information Center
Prince George Wharf, Nassau.
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
Poinciana Drive, Grand Bahama Island.
Bahamas Tourist Information Center New York
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1850, New York, NY 10165 - (800) 823-3136.
The Islands of the Bahamas
- Andros Island
- Bimini Islands
- Cat Island
- Eleuthera Island
- Grand Bahama Island
- Great Abaco Island
- Great Exuma Island
- Harbour Island
- Long Island
- New Providence Island
- Spanish Wells Island
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