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This exciting new addition to the Alive! series takes you to the cruise ship capital of the world – in style! "Dawn to Dusk" sections focus on the best daytime delights, such as terrific watersports, sightseeing, golf courses, beaches and fascinating museums. "After Dark" sections take you to the best nightclubs, piano bars, cocktail lounges and beach cookouts.

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New Providence Island is home to a majority of the country's population as well as the capital city, Nassau, and across the bay is the popular resort destination, Paradise Island. From here you can catch a boat ride to many of the other islands of the Bahamas.

Of particular interest is Nassau's Straw Market located on Bay Street which specializes in native handicrafts made from straw, wood, conch shells and coconut shells.

The numerous coves along New Providence Island create natural pools ideal for swimming and snorkeling. There is also a 142-mile long underwater coral reef famous for its "blue holes", freshwater springs that well to the surface. Paradise Island has many fine beaches of its own.

Great opportunities for Outdoor Recreation including: camping, diving, fishing and boating.

And like most of other exotic islands, there are miles of sandy white beaches to enjoy here and many exciting watersport activities. Popular beaches include:

Cable Beach - famous beach at Nassau
Montagu Beach - near Fort Montagu
Paradise Island - Home of Atlantis Casino Resort
Western Esplanade

Capital and commercial hub of The Bahamas and home to over half the island population - 170,000 - this area features world class resorts, casinos and active nightlife. The city features 18th century cathedrals and fortresses, and Victorian Mansions.

Popular activities for visiting Nassau:

Sightseeing in a horse-drawn carriage
Photography of its many colorful buildings
Duty-free shopping at the straw markets and other shops
Exploring miles of white sandy beaches
3 Golf Courses
8 Marinas
7 Watersports facilities
Over 70 local tennis courts

Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino
Paradise Island - Nassau, , Bahamas
Atlantis, Paradise Island offers a unique resort experience amidst the world's largest marine habitat, second only to Mother Nature. Get up close to 50,000 sea animals living in 11 exhibit lagoons. Discover the secrets of ancient Atlantis in The Dig. Take a thrilling ride on one of the Mayan Temple's five water slides.

Nassau Botanical Gardens
Chippingham Rd, Nassau; (242) 323-5975;
Open: Mon-Fri 9AM-4:30PM / Sat-Sun 10AM-4:30PM; Admission: $1;
18 acres of tropical flora and fauna, including lily ponds, waterfalls and grottoes. Also includes children playground and a replica of Arawak Indian village, earliest settlers of the Bahamas.

Ardastra Gardens and Zoo
Chippingham Rd near Fort Charlotte, Nassau; (242) 323-5806;
Open: Daily 9AM-5PM; Admission: $7.50 Adult / $3.75 Child (5-10);
5.5 acre facility featuring 300 birds, reptiles and mammals and over 4,000 tropical and subtropical plants and flora. Noteworthy is the flock of flamingos, a normally shy bird species, that undergo regular drills and exercises with their trainer at 11AM, 2PM and 4PM daily.

Pirates of Nassau
Corner of King and George sts, Nassau; (242) 356-3759;
Open: 9AM-5PM Mon-Sat; Admission: $12 Adult / $6 Child (12-18);
Museum and exhibits include a full scale replica of Blackbeard's pirate ship Revenge. Exhibits and costumed interpreters focus on history of local pirates (including Blackbeard) that ranged throughout the islands during 1690-1720.

Pompey Museum
West Bay St, Nassau; (242) 326-2566;
Open: 10AM-4:30PM Mon-Fri / 10AM-1PM Sat; Admission: $1;
Located in an 18th-century slave auction house with displays of local historical documents and artifacts. Noteworthy is the upstairs art gallery with artwork of renowned local artist Amos Ferguson who did many projects with house paints and cardboard canvases.

Junkanoo Expo
Prince George Wharf, Nassau; (242) 356-2731; Open: Daily / Hours Vary; Admission: $2;
Showcase of elaborate costumes from recent Junkanoo Parades. Some of these weigh upto 400 pounds and include material such as cardboard, posterboard, aluminum cans and styrofoam. This parade, which includes musicians and native dancers, takes place on Dec 26 and Jan 1.

Atlantis Submarine Ride
- diving 80 feet underwater

Other Nassau, Bahamas services:

Nassau Restaurants - Reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
Nassau Hotels - Room search and reservation service.
Custom Aquatics Private Charters - Day trips, swim & dive lessons. (242)-362-1492.
Stuart Cove's - snorkeling, diving, SUBs - (800) 879-9832.

Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino
Paradise Island - Nassau, , Bahamas
Atlantis, Paradise Island offers a unique resort experience amidst the world's largest marine habitat, second only to Mother Nature. Get up close to 50,000 sea animals living in 11 exhibit lagoons. Discover the secrets of ancient Atlantis in The Dig. Take a thrilling ride on one of the Mayan Temple's five water slides.

• Refresh at 11 swimming areas with waterslides and rides
• Over 200,000 sq.ft. of convention meeting space
• 18 restaurants, 20 lounges and clubs
• Discovery Camp for Kids
• Luxury yacht marina
• World-class casino and spa

Hilton British Colonial Nassau
1 Bay St - Nassau, , Bahamas
Ideally situated in the heart of Nassau's financial district, the British Colonial Hilton Nassau, previously the site of Old Fort Nassau, and set on eight tropical beachfront acres, offers guests a luxurious blend of business and pleasure. The hotel features 291 rooms, many with ocean view, including 21 executive and junior suites, business and executive floor, 1 ballroom for up to 400 people,

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Parliament Square
Bay Street, Nassau, BS; (242) 302-2081;
The center of action on Bay Street are the two chambers of the Bahamian Parliament and Supreme Court. Visitors can watch the proceedings of the House of Assembly. Call ahead for appointment.

Garden of Remembrance - Cenotaph honoring Bahamians who served and died in the World War I and II.
National Public Library and Museum - located in a octagonal building built in 1790 and originally used as a prison.

Rawson Square
Bustling town square near Prince George Dock and adjacent to the many colonial buildings in Parliament Square.

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The three colonial fortresses overlooking Nassau Harbour are popular local attractions:

Fort Charlotte
Open: Daily 8:30AM-4:30PM; (242) 325-9186;
Built in 1780's and largest fortress in the islands, it overlooks the western harbour entrance. Call about tours of the dungeon with its corridors carved from solid rock.

Fort Fincastle
Located atop Bennet's Hill and accessed by the famous Queen's Staircase - 66 steps carved out of navystone rock. Built in 1793 with Water Tower added in 1928 which is the highest point on the island.

Fort Montague
Located at the eastern entrance of Nassau Harbour, it was the only fortress to confront invaders.

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Paradise Island is connected to Nassau by both bridge ($2 toll) and water-taxi. The island was owned and developed as a resort by Huntington Hartford of the A&P Supermarket chain. The attractions on here include:


Tennis, parasailing and horseback riding
Paradise Island Strip - 30,000 sq.ft. casino and cabaret theater
Versailles Gardens - seven terrace gardens on the grounds of the Ocean Club.
Cabbage Beach - two miles of prime white sand beachfront.
Championship golf course

Sheraton Grand Paradise Island
Po Box Ss 6307 Casino Drive - Nassau, , Bahamas
14-story high rise oceanfront resort located on 3 miles of white sugar sand beach. Each of the newly-renovated 340 guest rooms and suites offer a private balcony and a spectacular view of the turquoise ocean. Enjoy the fitness center, tennis courts, oceanfront fresh-water pool, water sports and daily scheduled activities. Championship Golf is available just 1/2 mile away; preferred rates are available for resort guests.

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Crystal Cay Marine Park
Crystal Cay (Off W. Bay St), Nassau, BS; (242) 328-1036;
Open: Daily 9AM-6PM; Admission: $15 Adults / $11 Child (3-11);

This complex has a variety of marine life observation exhibits.

Marine Gardens Aquarium - 24 individual aquarium exhibits
Marine Encounter Pool - touch and interact with different fish in a living coral environment
Shark Tank
Sea Turtle Pool
Stingray Pool
Reef Tank
Offshore Observation Tower - 3 Level viewing platform includes underwater level that exposes 20 feet plus of underwater coral reef environment.
Pleasure Reef Snorkeling Trail - Rental equipment and more puts you upclose with marine life.
Woodes Rogers Walk - Coastal boardwalk

Bahamas Calendar of Events
Schedule of major holidays and festivals for Bahamas and Nassau.

Junkanoo Parade - Dec 26 / Jan 1
Showcase of elaborate costumes from recent Junkanoo Parades. Some of these weigh upto 400 pounds and include material such as cardboard, posterboard, aluminum cans and styrofoam. This parade, which includes musicians and native dancers, takes place on Dec 26 and Jan 1.


Tea Party - Held last Friday of every month a the Government House overlooking Nassau. January thru August.
Changing of the Guard - Colorful ceremony every other Saturday at 10AM.

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