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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
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New Providence (including Paradisie Island)
New Providence and Paradise Island offer accommodations to suit every budget and need. If you're looking for a quiet and secluded hideaway, you've come to the right place. If you want to stay in a large resort complex in the middle of the action, you've come to the right place. And if you're looking for something in between, again, you've come to the right place. Read on to find just what you're looking for.
ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND: From world-class luxury to moderately priced comfort, this resort gives you a range of accommodation choices and a host of exciting amenities and experiences. See the world's largest man-made marine habitat with 11 exhibit lagoons, home to more than 50,000 sea animals. Guests can explore The Dig, a labyrinth of rooms portraying what Atlantean life may have been like 11,000 years ago, or experience the thrill of the Mayan Temple's water slides. Facilities include the Atlantis Casino and Pegasus Race & Sportsbook, duty-free shopping at Crystal Court, a full-service spa, a world-class marina, sports centre, 11 swimming areas, miles of beach and a remarkable selection of restaurants, bars and lounges. Paradise Island, tel 363-3000.
BRITISH COLONIAL HILTON NASSAU: Located in the heart of Nassau's financial district, on the historic site of Fort Nassau, this resort is on eight beachfront acres and just steps away from duty-free shopping, the straw market, Nassau Harbour, historical sites and nightlife. The hotel includes 291 rooms and suites, many with ocean views, and more than 7,500 sq ft of function space. Rooms have oversized desks, modem outlets, voice mail, room service and more. Rooms on executive floors have special features including a private lounge serving complimentary continental breakfast, drinks and canapŽs. The property also includes a beachfront pool, spa with luxurious treatment rooms, beauty salon, jazz club, live entertainment five nights a week, tropical gardens, casual restaurants, including poolside dining, a fitness centre and water sports. No 1 Bay St, tel 322-3301.
COMPASS POINT: Step into a world of vibrant colour on a backdrop of bright blue ocean at Compass Point. Located west of Cable Beach, 10 minutes from Nassau International Airport, this renowned beach club features a vivid collection of colourful accommodations including 13 huts and cottages and five cabanas. All units include oceanfront decks, in-room refrigerators, full bathrooms, CD players and a host of amenities. Cottages are available with one or two bdrms. All rooms are air-conditioned. Guests can enjoy a dip in the freshwater pool, a bite to eat in the oceanside restaurant and bar, or hunt for the perfect gift in the gift shop. Snorkelling equipment is also available. Worth a look is the Compass Point Recording Studio which has been used by Jimmy Buffett, Celine Dion, Lenny Kravitz, Bob Marley and the Rolling Stones. Tel 327-4500, 1-800-OUTPOST (688-7678), (305) 531-8800 or e-mail reservations@islandoutpost.com.
GRAYCLIFF: This luxurious resort in a 280-year-old mansion was given top billing by the CondŽ Nast Traveler Gold List of "The Best Places to Stay in the Whole World." There are 14 guest chambers and suites with luxurious amenities, private telephone lines and a state-of-the-art spa. Outdoors, cool verandas lead to terraced gardens and three swimming pools. The resort also boasts the only five-star restaurant in The Bahamas, and has received the Wine Spectator's Millennium Grand Award for its wine list. West Hill St, tel 322-2796/7.
GRAYCLIFF CIGAR COMPANY: The only cigar factory in the world where you can stay in one of seven junior suites, each named after one of the signature cigars hand-rolled on the premises. The suites have marble floors, jacuzzis and antique furniture and each has a private patio for meditation or enjoying a good cigar. The elegant Humidor Restaurant is on the property for alfresco or indoor dining. West Hill St, tel 322-2796/7.
GUANAHANI: Three-bdrm, 31Ú2-bath vacation ownership town houses. Units have fully equipped kitchens with dishwasher, washer and dryer. Tennis court, snack bar, pool and beach are on-site. The resort is close to a championship golf course, shopping and the Crystal Palace Casino. Short- and long-term rentals available. Tel 327-0688 or 327-7568, or e-mail info@coastalresortslimited.com or mbutlergvillage@batelnet.bs.
ONE&ONLY OCEAN CLUB: This exclusive resort offers 106 luxurious guest rooms, suites and garden cottages set in private gardens and a 12th century cloister. Guests can enjoy fine dining at either of two gourmet restaurants, two pools, Har-Tru tennis courts lit for night play, a spectacular golf course, a powder-white sand beach and use of all the amenities at Atlantis. Paradise Island Dr, Paradise Island, tel 363-2501.
RADISSON CABLE BEACH & GOLF RESORT: This 700-room resort features room-only or all-inclusive stays. Six indoor and outdoor restaurants, duty-free shops and a newly refurbished golf course. There's something for everyone - a seven-acre waterscape playground, beach volleyball, pool and ping pong tables, five plexi-pave tennis courts, a fitness centre with exercise room and free weights, racquetball and squash courts, and a white sand beach only steps away. Camp Junkanoo offers supervised activities for children four-12. In addition the resort offers a host of services from laundry to babysitting. Cable Beach, tel 327-6000.
SHERATON GRAND RESORT, PARADISE ISLAND: Every room in this newly renovated 340-room hotel has an ocean view, private balcony, in-room safe, iron/board, hair dryer, coffee maker, fully-stocked mini bar, telephone with voice mail and colour TV. There is tennis, daily poolside games and, of course, the ocean. Casual or gourmet dining is available at four popular restaurants. Casino Dr, next to Atlantis, Paradise Island, tel 363-3500.
SUPERCLUBS BREEZES BAHAMAS: Have an all-inclusive vacation at Breezes Bahamas. On a powder-white beach, this spectacular 391-room resort is minutes from the airport but miles from the ordinary. Water and land sports, dining, drinks and entertainment are included. No tipping. Cable Beach, tel 327-6153.
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