Archive for August, 2010

The largest city on New Providence Island, Nassau has become the undisputed resort Mecca of the Bahamas with white sand beaches, turquoise water, outdoor straw markets and quaint historic sights.

Attractions:

Crystal Palace Casino has 687 slot machines and a full range of table games, from blackjack to Caribbean poker to roulette.

Powerboat Adventures gives you options that include a visit to a private island, a drift snorkel over a nearby coral reef, swimming, beach walking and interactions with wild iguanas, boars and stingrays; complete with the experience of the wind blowing through your hair as you speed across the water at 40mph.

Queen’s Staircase from Elizabeth Avenue to Fort Fincastle is a steep ascent of 65 steps spanning 102 feet carved in limestone by 18^th century slaves.

National Art Gallery of the Bahamas in the beautifully restored 1860s-era Villa Doyle has managed to collect a number of important works with Bahamian artists as the primary focus.

Pirates of Nassau; The late 1600s and early 1700s saw the Bahamas gained notoriety as a haven for pirates; the museum captures the spirit of the period with interactive exhibits, including a pirate ship complete with crew.

Stuart Cove’s the best place for a snorkeling trip, a thrilling scuba dive, or even a ride aboard an innovative SUB. If you need gear then you have the dive center offering equipment sales and rentals.

Dolphin Encounters provides memorable experiences for participants in their “Close Encounter” and “Swim-With-The-Dolphins” programs all with a strong emphases on animal care, education, conservation and research.

Atlantis Casino with more than 50,000 square feet of gaming excitement has over 800 slot machines and 75 game tables, sports and race betting, and a high energy nightclub.

Seaworld Explorer is an undersea observatory that lets you view the coral reef formations, colorful tropical fish and other sea life during a guided tour while you are comfortable in the lower hull observation area, about six feet underwater.

Junkanoo Expo held every December 26th and January 1st is an incredible pre-dawn procession down Bay Street, a uniquely Bahamian spectacle with the high energy, vibrant color and rhythmic sound of Mardi Gras.

Car rental services in the Bahamas include Alamo, Avis, Thrifty, Budget, Dollar, Europcar and Sixt.
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