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welcome to the bahamas Surrounded by turquoise waters and blessed by year-round sunshine, more than 700 islands and 2,000 cays make up the Bahamas.

Mostly undeveloped until the early 1960s, this vibrant city offers your attendees many exciting activities away from the meeting room.

In fact, the average temperature is 86 F/30 C in the summer and 77 F/25 C in the winter.

3 welcome to the bahamas Surrounded by turquoise waters and blessed by year-round sunshine, more than 700 islands and 2,000 cays make up the Bahamas. The perfect location for meetings and functions in this tropical locale, Nassau is the islands capital and tourist mecca. Mostly undeveloped until the early 1960s, this vibrant city offers your attendees many exciting activities away from the meeting room. Guests at the British Colonial Hilton Nassau enjoy the dazzling sun and ocean waves on downtown Nassau s only private beach all year long. In fact, the average temperature is 86 F/30 C in the summer and 77 F/25 C in the winter. Lush tropical gardens dotted with hammocks and bordering a beachfront swimming pool provide a relaxing paradise. A short walk from the British Colonial Hilton Nassau, guests can enjoy the local colour of downtown Nassau with its trendy coffeehouses and wide range of restaurants serving every cuisine imaginable. Vibrant nightclubs and glitzy casinos offer exciting entertainment. Bay Street offers shoppers high-end boutiques with duty-free prices and the famous Straw Market featuring charming arts and crafts markets with local artisan wares. Shark diving, snorkeling, golf, horseback riding and scuba are just a few of the bountiful recreational opportunities found in Nassau. A favourite fishing and sailing spot located west of Nassau, the Tongue of the Ocean is a 1.6 kilometres-deep channel that stretches for almost 160 kilometres. Whether they stroll down the bustling downtown street of Nassau, walk along a white-sand beach, visit a slice of history or partake in one of the many activities at our resort, your group members will be treated to a great destination for business and pleasure when you book your next event at the British Colonial Hilton Nassau.

Travel is more than just A to B. Travel should refresh your spirit. Accommodations The British Colonial Hilton Nassau offers 288 exquisite rooms including 20 suites and 47 Executive Floor rooms.

video games Oversized desk with modem outlet Voice mail system Individual climate control Electronic safety deposit box Complimentary Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bathroom amenities MP3 alarm

Junior suites are also available and offer a king bed with harbour views and Jacuzzi tubs. Two of the junior suites feature a private rooftop terrace.

4 Travel is more than just A to B. Travel should refresh your spirit. Accommodations The British Colonial Hilton Nassau offers 288 exquisite rooms including 20 suites and 47 Executive Floor rooms. Each of the our rooms and suites features: King-size, queen-size, two double beds or two single beds Beautiful harbour or island views High-speed Internet access Cable colour TV with movies & video games Oversized desk with modem outlet Voice mail system Individual climate control Electronic safety deposit box Complimentary Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bathroom amenities MP3 alarm clocks Hilton Serenity Beds Our 20 luxurious suites include a king bedroom and a connecting parlour with a sofa bed and a French balcony. Junior suites are also available and offer a king bed with harbour views and Jacuzzi tubs. Two of the junior suites feature a private rooftop terrace. Our 47 Executive Floor rooms are located on floors 6 and 7 and overlook either the sea or the breathtaking island. These lavish rooms offer the full array of in-room amenities as well as access to the Executive Lounge where complimentary breakfast and a variety of snacks and drinks are served throughout the day.

amenities Dining & entertainment Nestled on its own private white-sand beach with the bluest water you can imagine, the British

entertainment and dining options to suit every occasion.

Our wide selection of delectable cuisine will satisfy even the most discriminating palate.

chairs and thatched sunshades on the 300-foot private beach overlooking the harbour Complete gymnasium and fitness centre

breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, buffet-style or à la carte.

5 amenities Dining & entertainment Nestled on its own private white-sand beach with the bluest water you can imagine, the British Colonial Hilton Nassau offers an array of recreation, including: The British Colonial Hilton Nassau offers an array of entertainment and dining options to suit every occasion. Various meal plans and all-inclusive group options are available for your convenience. Our wide selection of delectable cuisine will satisfy even the most discriminating palate. Portofino Restaurant Savour the best in International Beachfront swimming pool bordered by a sundeck and tropical garden Lounge chairs and thatched sunshades on the 300-foot private beach overlooking the harbour Complete gymnasium and fitness centre On-site floats and boat rental Free use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment and local cuisine amid a casual atmosphere where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, buffet-style or à la carte. Patio Bar & Grille Open daily from mid-morning, this outdoor locale serves Bahamian and American favourites, tropical drinks and great harbour views. Palm Court Lounge Enjoy weekly dancing and entertainment at the Palm Court Lounge. Blackbeard s Cove Lobby Bar Catch your favourite sport on TV while sampling local rum, beer or other tempting beverages.

Theme parties Old Hollywood Transport your guests to 1940s glamour with high style!

Sounds of classic jazz with the vision of Old Hollywood memourabilia make this divine evening party an affair to remember! Eco-Chic What was old is now new again!

From music by local rake and scrape and calypso bands, to linens created from recycled ribbon and charitable favours, your guests will enjoy the best of the Bahamas and feel great about it!

Along with your favourite piña colada enjoy local delicacies, fresh Eleuthera pineapples and fruits, straw décor and handicrafts, Bahamian music and fiery entertainment.

6 Theme parties Old Hollywood Transport your guests to 1940s glamour with high style! Guests parade on the red carpet past paparazzi into an impressive black and white party surrounded by chandeliers, candlelight and red roses at every turn. Sounds of classic jazz with the vision of Old Hollywood memourabilia make this divine evening party an affair to remember! Eco-Chic What was old is now new again! Recycled materials and preservation of the beautiful Bahamas natural resources are infused into this fun party. From music by local rake and scrape and calypso bands, to linens created from recycled ribbon and charitable favours, your guests will enjoy the best of the Bahamas and feel great about it! Piña Colada Party like you re in the Bahamas! Guests enjoy all things tropical in this blended coconut and pineapple party. Along with your favourite piña colada enjoy local delicacies, fresh Eleuthera pineapples and fruits, straw décor and handicrafts, Bahamian music and fiery entertainment. Tropical Zen The vibrancy of the tropics surrounds the mystique of the Orient in this magical party! Tantalize your guests senses to the simple elegance of Oriental cuisine, natural colours and bamboo décor. Water features, tropical florals and entertaining fusion of cultural images and sounds make for a definite hit. Black Pearl Experience Nassau in the 1700s when pirates, merchants and rogues celebrated treasures, loot and loaded galleons of gold. Bustling with excitement, this rich party will captivate your guests imaginations with signature pirate props, singing buccaneers and lots of genuine pirate cheer! Rock the Casbah Roaming belly dancers and genies, colourful lanterns and a charming entertainer inspire your guests to embrace the spirit of Morocco. From lively marketplaces to exotic aromas of Middle Eastern cuisine in the Sultan s palace, your guests will be fully entertained and enchanted. Finish this festive affair at the luxurious oasis with flaming desserts and a night to remember.

Travel is more than just A to B. Travel should make meetings seem like pleasure.

races, pass the orange and three-legged races Raft-building competitions The British Colonial Hilton Nassau Scavenger Hunt

7 Travel is more than just A to B. Travel should make meetings seem like pleasure. off-site incentives Survivor Bahamas An array of scheduled and customised activities is available for the pleasure of your group. We are able to organise energetic and challenging team-building programs such as: Beach Olympics featuring tug of war, sack races, pass the orange and three-legged races Raft-building competitions The British Colonial Hilton Nassau Scavenger Hunt Other uniquely exciting tours and excursions are also available. With so much to do, the possibilities are endless. Choose from: Historical city tours Dolphin Encounter Championship golf courses Deep-sea fishing Fast ferries to Harbor Island Speedboat excursions to Great Exuma Cays

8 meeting facility specifications NAME OF ROOM FEET FT² CEILING FEET METRES M² CEILING METRES BANQUET SEATING W/ DANCE FLOOR THEATRE SEATING U-SHAPE SEATING RECEPTION SEATING CLASSROOM SEATING The Windsor Room 39x72 2, x Windsor A 36x51 1, x Windsor B 37x x Sir Milo Butler Room 12 x x Conference Only - 8 Governor s Ballroom 36x110 3, x Salon A 36x35 1, x Salon B 36x37 1, x Salon C 36x38 1, x Victoria Room 44x53 2, x Sir Harry Oakes 43x x Conference Only - 22 Exuma Island 25x x Rum Cay 25x x Abaco Island 17x x Gun Cay 15x x Conference Only Bihimi Island 18x x Conference Only - 8 SQUARE SEATING 51 FT M 36 FT M WINDSOR A PREFUNCTION B WINDSOR B 27 FT 8.23 M 37 FT M THE VICTORIA ROOM SIR MILO BUTLER BOARDROOM 12 FT 3.66 M 20 FT 6.1 M VESTIBULE 44 FT 13.4 M 53 FT 16.5 M PREFUNCTION A

9 PREFUNCTION AREA 108 FT 33 M GOVERNOR S BALLROOM SALON C SALON B SALON A 36 FT 11 M 38 FT 11.5 M 37 FT 11.2 M 35 FT 10.6 M SERVICE CORRIDOR 30 FT 9.1 M 17 FT 5.1 M GIFT SHOP GIFT SHOP ABACO ISLAND 18 FT 5.4 M 18 FT 5.4 M BIMINI ISLAND 17 FT 5 M BUSINESS CENTRE RUM CAY EXUMA ISLAND 25FT 7.62 M 27 FT 8.2 M 29 FT 8.8 M 25 FT 7.62 M 15 FT 4.5 M 43 FT 13.1 M SIR HARRY OAKES BOARDROOM ISLAND FOYER GUN CAY 18 FT 6.4 M 15 FT 4.5 M

Resort Map Hotel Beach Patio Bar & Grille Pool Bar Pool Garden of

Court Lounge & Terrace Lobby Main Entrance East Bay Street H i l t o n c

mind, Hilton Caribbean promises that every aspect of your meeting will

In the unlikely event that an issue arises, Hilton Caribbean will

10 Resort Map Hotel Beach Patio Bar & Grille Pool Bar Pool Garden of Tranquility Parking Lot Garden of Serenity Portofino Restaurant Palm Court Lounge & Terrace Lobby Main Entrance East Bay Street H i l t o n c a r i b b e a n m e e t i n g s Peace of Mind Promise For your peace of mind, Hilton Caribbean promises that every aspect of your meeting will proceed as contracted. In the unlikely event that an issue arises, Hilton Caribbean will endeavor to correct it to ensure we deliver what we promised, or you will not have to pay for the portion of the services we did not provide.

11 flight duration Miami, Florida...1 hour Orlando, Florida hours Tampa, Florida... 2 hours Ft. Lauderdale, Florida hour Los Angeles, California... 8 hours Atlanta, Georgia hours Chicago, Illinois... 3 hours Boston, Massachusetts hours New York, New York (LGA)... 3 hours Houston, Texas... 5 hours Toronto, Ontario... 3 hours London, England (LHR) hours Travel is more than just A to B. Travel should warm your soul.

British Colonial Hilton Nassau Number One Bay Street P.O. Box N-7148 Nassau, N.P. The Bahamas Telephone: +1 242 322 3301 Facsimile: +1 242 302 9009 hiltoncaribbean.

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