Nassau, Bahamas. Travel The Bahamas Your Personal Guide to ALL things Bahamian by a Bahamian. Featured Island. What to do in The City

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1 Travel The Bahamas Your Personal Guide to ALL things Bahamian by a Bahamian. Featured Island Nassau, Bahamas What to do in The City

2 The Best Beaches in Nassau Cabbage Beach - Located over Paradise Island and runs for miles along with the hotels RIU, The One and Only and Ocean Club Residence. This beach is known for its beautiful sunrises, sand for miles and The Dune restaurant at the One and Only Ocean Club. Jaws Beach/ Flipper Beach - Located on the south side of the island a must visit secluded beach area. Also the movies sets of the famous Jaws 4 the Revenge and Flipper. This beach is next door to the Famous Underwater Statue which is the biggest underwater sculpture in the Caribbean. See Clifton Heritage Park for more info about underwater The Ocean Atlas. Junkanoo Beach - Where the party is defiantly at! This beach is located in the heart of downtown Nassau and is usually the first stop tourist make from the cruise ships. Lined with tiki huts, beach volleyball and, great music this beach is usually great for a shopping day or a rest stop while exploring downtown Nassau. Sandy Port Beach - Located West of the Island with a beautiful pier for breathtaking sunset views and Blue Sail Restaurant for lunch or dinner after soaking up the sun. Great for photographs.

3 Sandy Toes Rose Island Top on our list for full day beach Excursions. A quick 15 mins boat ride from Nassau to the beautiful Rose Island. With Private beaches, luxury villas and great excursions for all. Pamper yourselves with beach side massages or soak up the sun tanning on miles of sandy beach. All you can drink packages are available at the sand bar and much more to accommodate the beach bums. The Best Pools in Nassau Albany - The interactive water playground at Treasure Island and the pair of winding water slides at the Family Pool make a splash with kids while the intimate, sophisticated atmosphere of the adult-only Azul Pool, equipped with private cabanas, offers the ultimate in poolside pampering for adults. *Day Passes available. Love Beach Love Beach is located about 10 minutes outside of down town Nassau on the North side of the Island Love Beach offers over 40 acres of protected coral just off the shore, so be sure to bring your snorkeling gear. The Cove Pool (Adults Only) The Cove Pool offers experience within its privileged access. The Cove Pool and beach club offers an adults-only experience with 4 multi-level pools, stylish daybeds, live DJ's and outdoor gaming.

4 transportation BowCar Bow Car - Jeep/Buggy, Scooter, Car & Atv Rentals The Island Jeep Tour is top on our list for things to do. Highlighting some of the historical and cultural sights. Unique Rentals Bahamas Tel: (242) (954) uniquerentalsnb@hotmail.com Scooters We offer you the single or double seater sym Jet 125cc Scooters. Buggy's Are a ride you do not want to miss out on, they come equipped with bucket seats, mp3 player, all terrain tires, and a Honda 1300cc motor. JS Scooter Rentals Tel: (242) Mobile: (242) jsscooterrental@yahoo.com J & S Scooter & Buggy rentals has been operational for 15 years in Nassau, Bahamas. We are renowned for being the best scooter rental business in the country because of our friendly staff and our top quality scooters.

5 Taxi - Limo Service Jermaine s Taxi and Tours Airport Transfers Call 1-(242) info@jermainestaxiandtours.com Looking for a private Taxi Tour? Jermaine's Taxi & Tours provides private taxi and tour services for the leisure and business traveller. With reliable, punctual, safe and efficient service. Simon s Transportation Telephone: Intl'(954) info@simonstransports.com SIMON S Chauffeuring you can Trust and Depend on!!! For all your Ground Transfer needs in Nassau and Paradise Island Bahamas, Simon's Transports will get you there in style. We offer exceptional Luxury SUV, Town Car, Limousine and Private Van transportation services. Services Include: Nassau Airport Roundtrip Transportation Transportation from NAS to Atlantis Nassau Airport Transfers to Cable Beach Transportation to Vacation Rentals Executive Transportation Executive Protection / Police Escort Specialize in Family Transportation Dinner Transportation Hourly Rates Island Tours Concierge Services And much more!! If there's a road, we'll take you there!! The 700 Islands list of Favs Nassau.

6 Dining The Dune The One and Only Ocean Club Tel:1 (242) Paradise Island North of Island Compass Point Restaurant & Bar Compass Point Beach Resort Tel:1 (242) West of Island Mahogany House Island House Resort Tel: 1 (242) West of Island Sapodilla Sapodilla Estate Tel: 1 (242) West of Island Nobu Atlantis Resorts Paradise Island Tel: 1(242) Paradise Island North of Island Luciano s of Chicago Italian Seafood Bahamian lucianos@restaurantsbs.com Tel: 1 (242) /1 East of the Island Shima Thai Island House Resort INFO@THE-ISLAND-HOUSE.COM Tel: West of the Island Gray Cliff Restaurant & Wine Cellar Tel: 1(242) East of the Island Cafe Matiisse Tel: 1 (242) West of the Island

7 The 700 Islands list of Favs Nassau. Dining The Green Parrot Bar & Grill Bay Street Harbour Front Tel: 1 (242) East Bay Street Anthony s Grill Bahamian Style Tel:1 (242) East of the Island Olives Meze Grill Greek Bahamian Tel: 1 (242) West of the Island Ichiban Japanese Style Tel: 1 (242) Central Bay Street Social House Japanese Style Tel: 1 (242) West of the Island Seafront Sushi Japanese Style Tel: 1 (242) East of the Island

8 swimming pigs Harbour Safaris (242) 394-TOUR(8687) The best excursion from Nassau to Pig Beach The number one thing visitors and locals to The Bahamas want to see is the Swimming Pigs! These unique animals love visitors, and this is the best way to see them from Nassau! Join us as we zoom through the stunning Exuma Cays, with stops to explore the beauty up close. Our first stop is to see the Bahamian Rock Iguanas secluded on their very own island in paradise. From there we head to the main attraction at Big Major Cay (a.k.a. Pig Beach ) home to the worldfamous Swimming Pigs! Enjoy interacting with these guys, feeding them, and listening to them tell tales of being marooned on an island! Afterwards, the amazing Staniel Cay Yacht Club will whip us up some lunch, and sometimes we ll see their frequent nurse shark visitors and sting ray friends. Lunch is included in the trip price and food options will be presented at booking. The day continues by returning to the Northern Exuma Cays, with a brief stop at a beach or sandbank. The last leg takes you back to Nassau, where the sun setting over the capital of the Bahamas welcomes you back to Nassau Harbour! Each journey between stops is just over an hour on the unique saddle-style seats of our Parker RIBs. Tour Length: 8-9 Hours Departure Point: Bay Street Marina Departure Time: 8:30am Return Time: 4:45pm

9 The 700 Islands list of Favs Nassau. Nassau excursions Sandy Toes Full Day Beach Pass Rose Island Tel: 1 (242) 363-TOES info@sandytoesbahamas.com Snorkeling and Mini Submarine Snorkel with Sharks Mini Submarines Tel:1 (242) Power Boat Adventures Full-day trip from Nassau to Ship Channel Cay Tel:1 (242) /66 Ardastra Gardens, Zoo & Conservation The Flamingo Experience Tel: 1 (242) John Watling s Rum Distillery Guided Historical Tour of Factory Tel: 1 (242) Shark Diving in Nassau Stuart Cove s Dive Bahamas Tel:1 (242) National Art Gallery info@nagb.org.bs Tel: /1 Aquaventure Water Park Atlantis Resorts Tel: 1(242) Blue Lagoon Doplhin and Sea Lion Encounters Tel: 1 (242) Toll Free

10 The 700 Islands list of Favs Nassau HOTELS- Secluded Compass Point Beach Resort Secluded behind foliage and a brightly-colored 10ʹ wall, all of Compass Point s accommodations offer exceptional privacy. The property s building colors are inspired by the Bahamian Carnival Junkanoo. These colors, combined with the green foliage, palm trees and wide expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, with its multiple hues of blue, make this destination one of the most picturesque in the Caribbean. The air-conditioned rooms, with all white interiors and wood accents, compliment the romantic setting. Every room has a balcony with excellent views of the property and ocean. STUDIO HUTS SEA FRONT HUTS ELEVATED SEA FRONT HUTS SEA VIEW HUTS ELEVATED SEA VIEW HUTS ELEVATED SEA VIEW 2 BR HUTS reservations@compasspointbeachresort.com Phone: (242)

11 A Stone s Throw Away - Bed & Breakfast Your Hideaway in Nassau. Five minutes from Cable Beach but a world away. A Stone's Throw Away offers the best of The Bahamas' out islands in the heart of New Providence. On the west end of New Providence lays an exquisite hide-away. A STONE S THROW AWAY is perched on one of the highest elevation by the coast. Here our guests can indulge in a rare panoramic view of Nassau s land and sea. The scenery boasts the best of the island s natural wonders, from the native pine forest by Lake Killarney to the brim of the coral reefs that protect the glimmering beaches of west Nassau. The property was built to echo the traditions of an old Bahamian home: wood floors and wood ceilings, louvered shutters and a large wrap around porch bring the visitors back to a quieter time long ago when the music of the islands could be heard in the whispers of the trade winds. The hotel accommodates 20 guests only in 8 rooms and 2 suites. 1 (242) info@astonesthrowaway.com

12 The 700 Islands list of Favs Nassau. Night Life Aura Night Club Thursday Saturday 10:00pm 4:00am. A 9,000-square-foot Jeffrey Beers-designed nightclub, operated by PURE Management Group, brings a new late night experience to Atlantis guests. Located in the Atlantis Casino. Passes are available at club. Moon Club 6:00pm - 3:00am. The Moon Club is the newest bar and lounge, centrally located on the main Casino floor in The Atlantis Resort Paradise Island. The Moon Club's main focal point is a marine habitat with moon jellyfish directly behind the bar. Featured cocktails, an extensive wine collection, a plethora of draft beer options and a selection of cigars are available. **Compass Point Bar - Local Feel There s live music on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights from 10pm-12am. A stylish crowd sips potent cocktails on the pool deck and this happens to be the 700 islands crews hang out spot for the best Sangria on the island. Live music is by a local band and if you are a sports enthusiast you wont miss a thing as the bar has tv s located all around.

13 Bahamas Facts The Bahamas is an archipelago of 700 islands and 2,000 islets. As one of the premier tourist destinations in the world, the Bahamas have fabulous beaches, casino gambling and hundreds of secluded vacation hideaways. The capital city is Nassau located on the island of New Providence, the currency is the Bahamian Dollar and the official language is English. Population just over 300,000. ATMs Not all ATMs in the Caribbean operate like those in your home country. Some may only accept a four digit PIN number, so if yours is longer you may want to change it before your trip. Ensure you keep your travel money in your primary chequing account as some ATMs default to this account and will not allow you to choose another. Withdrawal fees are generally much higher outside your home country. The main banks are FirstCaribbean International Bank (tel 242/ ), RBC Royal Bank of Canada (tel 242/ ) and Scotiabank (tel 242/ ). FirstCaribbean ATMs accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and any bank card on the Plus or Cirrus networks and dispense Bahamian dollars. BANKING HOURS Mon-Thurs 9:30am-3pm Fri 9:30am-4:30pm Bahamas Climate The Bahamas' climate is tropical maritime. The weather is fantastic year-round. Temperatures rarely fall below 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit). Between June and October temperatures can hit about 27 degrees (82F). Humidity is a factor during the summer months, the average is about 65 per cent, but the winters are drier and cooler. There are two seasons: summer (May to September) and winter (October to April). Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Passport/Visa All visitors must be in possession of a return or onward ticket, plus proof of funds, and with the exception of nationals of Canada and the US, all visitors must hold passports which are valid at least six months after entry. Cruise ship passengers must hold a ticket for their ship. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travelers traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. If departing from the USA a valid passport will be required by immigration authorities. Currency The Bahamian dollar is on par with the US dollar no need to exchange currency!

14 Bahamas Airports Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) The airport is situated 5km outside Freeport on Grand Bahama Island. Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) (website: The airport is situated 16km west of Nassau. Entry Requirements Canadians should take a passport or other form of government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. If travelling with a passport, Canadians may stay in the Bahamas for up to one month without a visa; if travelling with other identification documents the maximum stay without a visa is 21 days. Extensions may be granted. Air BnB For the best value, check out Airbnb where you can rent either a spare room or an entire place from a local. Often times these are located in central neighborhoods or right on the coast at a much better cost per night than a hotel. You can find entire apartments starting around 50 BSD but you ll find much more inventory if you look at 90 BSD and up. Choose anything in the western area these places are usually very accommodating and visually appealing. Western means it will be close in proximity to shopping, eateries, and beaches. *Bring Proof of your returning ticket. Customs Be aware of customs limits. Travelers from the US can take home up to $800 of duty-free goods if they ve been in The Bahamas for 48 hours or more. Those who are here for less than 48 hours can take home up to $200 in purchases. Time Set your watch to Eastern Standard Time. All of The Bahamas operates on EST and observes Daylight Savings Time.

15 Shopping Bahari Bahamas ORDER ONLINE OR GIVE US A CALL: FREEPORT: 1 (242) NASSAU: BAY STREET: (242) BAHAMIAN LUXURY A HIGH REGARD FOR QUALITY & DISTINCTION ARE THE PILLARS OF BRAND BAHARI. IT REFLECTS OUR PASSION AND DEDICATION TO CREATING PREMIUM LIFESTYLE GARMENTS & PRODUCTS; FOCUSED AROUND BAHAMIAN CULTURE AND IMAGERY, AND EXECUTED THROUGH THE USE OF OPULENT AESTHETICS AND ARTWORK. WHAT STARTED OUT AS A SMALL CAPSULE RELEASE IN CELEBRATION OF THE BAHAMAS' 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE, HAS QUICKLY GROWN INTO THE MOST ICONIC CLOTHING LINE IN BAHAMIAN HISTORY. AS WE CONTINUE TO GROW AND EXPAND THE REALMS OF EXPOSURE FOR BAHAMIAN CREATIVITY AND LIFESTYLE; WE HAVE BUT ONE REQUEST OF OUR PATRONS; WEAR IT WELL, FOR THE WORLD IS WATCHING!

16 Map of the Bahamas Archipelago The outer islands