BAHAMAS
THE
ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS!
Destination
Bahamas
Endless
crystal turquoise water beguiles the senses and invites you to explore vibrant
coral reefs beneath is surface in this quintessential island paradise. With
its famed gaming establishments and ultra-luxurious shopping venues, as well
as downtown Nassau's pastel pinks and blues and its bustling straw market,
the Bahamas perfectly mingles the sultry island rhythm with a cosmopolitan
sophistication to create the best of both worlds.
Bahamas
Quick Facts
Population
300,000
Language
English
Capital
Nassau
Electric
Current 120 Volts
Climate
Tropical
Number
of Sandals 1
Distance
from Miami 40min
Our
Resort in The Bahamas
Sandals
Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island
Best
of Old & New Worlds Meet in Nassau
The
330-year old city of Nassau displays many charming signs of its British Colonial
heritage, from crisply clad, white-gloved policemen to the pomp and ceremony
of the changing of the guard at Government House. Yet, underneath the gentility
of the Old World ambiance throbs a vibrant Caribbean pulse that colors and
enlivens every aspect of this booming place. From quaint colonial architecture,
bathed in pastel pinks and greens, to the lilting sounds of Bahamians conversing
in the streets and from the proud traditions of the past to the incredibly
vivid Junkanoo rhythm of modern times, Nassau opens wide a window to its colorful
past, while also inviting everyone to enjoy the very best of Bahamian living
in the here and now.
Shopping
in Style
Sophistication
reigns supreme in the elegant stores-many of which you can also find on the
streets of London, New York or Paris-that line Nassau's main thoroughfares.
Copious duty free shopping only makes your experience more appealing. If you
prefer something a little bit more in keeping with the Caribbean vibe, you're
also very much in luck, since Nassau is home to the largest straw market in
the entire region. Simply every item under the sun that can be fashioned from
straw is available here and don't forget, it's always a good idea to bargain!
Want a truly authentic Bahamian shopping experience? Then head on down to
the market at Potter's Cay and join in with the throngs of natives as they
select fresh produce, conch and fish. Whatever your purchasing pleasure, Nassau
is sure to satisfy.
Explore
Amazingly Clear Waters
As
you fly toward Nassau, a mere 160 miles from Florida's east coast, gaze out
your airplane window to the sea below and you will notice a remarkable phenomenon.
The moment you begin to pass over the islands of the Bahamas, the water abruptly
changes hues from a dark greenish-blue to the most stunning shade of clear
turquoise imaginable. Even from 35,000 feet up, the waters of the Bahamas
astonish with their sheer, pristine beauty. So, just imagine exploring these
pure transparent depths up close and personal. Dive or snorkel beneath the
warm liquid surface of this coral-filled sea and become acquainted with some
of the exotic wildlife that makes its home in the many reefs that abound here.
Experience sunbeams sparkling down through the diamond-like prism of the gin-clear
waters as you discover new universes on the sea floor and you'll know you've
stumbled upon an unforgettable adventure.
Try
Your Luck at the Tables
For
those who enjoy games of chance, two of the most extensive and impressive
casinos outside of Las Vegas make their home in Nassau and tiny Paradise Island.
Complete with every gaming choice you could ever envision, from craps and
blackjack to roulette, baccarat and a vast selection of slot machines, the
sky is the absolute limit when you're ready to try your luck at the tables
in Nassau. So answer the call of the night and thrill to the very height of
gambling chic in surroundings every bit as glamorous and tantalizing as you'll
find anywhere on the planet.
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