Adelaide Beach (New Providence Island) — Adelaide Beach is on the south side of New Providence Island, at the end of Adelaide Village, a long strip of gorgeous sand and clear emerald water that stretches down to Coral Harbour. Adelaide Beach is not on most tourists’ lists of hot spots to visit, which is either […]
Prince George Plaza (Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence Island) – this is a smaller shopping center (leading from Bay Street to Woodes Rogers Walk), with about two dozen retailers selling a variety of merchandise.
Port Lucaya Marketplace (Sea Horse Road, Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island) – this harborside shopping center (consisting of 12 buildings) houses over 100 retail shops and restaurants. There’s live entertainment during the evenings and weekends.
International Bazaar (Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence Island) – within this shopping center, there are 30 shops (such as jeweler Diamonds International and fellow retailer Sunglass Shack) selling a variety of merchandise from around the world (with customers coming here to take advantage of the duty-free prices).
Abaco Club on Winding Bay (Cherokee Sound turnoff, Great Abaco Island) –– the private golf course at The Abaco Club at Winding Bay is the debut of the world’s first Scottish-style links course in a tropical location. It was designed by Donald Steel and Tom Mackenzie and developed by Peter de Savary, who is known […]
Marsh Harbour (Great Abaco) – Marsh Harbour is not a shopping center – it’s simply this island’s main town (population 5,314). Various retailers can be found here, from small shops selling apparel and tourist gear (t-shirts, hats, etc.) to fine watches, jewelry, perfumes and leather goods (John Bull – near Abaco Beach Resort).
Festival Place (Prince George Wharf, Waterfront at Rawson Square, Nassau, New Providence Island) — located on Prince George Wharf, Festival Place was designed by award-winning Bahamian architect Jackson Burnside. Its vibrant, colorful design reflects the architectural style of a Bahamian village and evokes a time when Bahamian artisans and crafts persons practiced their art and […]
Plato’s Lounge (Royal Towers at Atlantis, Casino Drive, Paradise Island) – this is another popular hangout spot within the Atlantis Resort. Patrons go there to get away from the din at the casino. A pianist is usually on hand to set the quieter mood of this lounge. Note that during the daytime, it doubles as […]
Pete’s Pub & Gallery (Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island) – this is a local watering hole with décor that appears to be a hodge podge of souvenirs scraped together from previous hurricanes. Visitors seem to be as pleased with the meals served here (be it the mango-grilled grouper burger, pepper coated snapper or grilled yellow […]
Señor Frog’s (West Bay Street, near the British Colonial Hilton, Nassau) – this is the one and the same sports bar found at other international resort hot spots, such as Cancún, Aruba, and Puerto Rico. Although a variety of American and Mexican food items are served, patrons primarily go there to drink (as a sport […]