Bahamas
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Over 200 pristine white sand islands and 700 cays make up the Bahamas. The climate is mild year-round, the beaches are excellent and there’s plenty to do – one day you can be snorkelling, the next feeding sharks! New Providence is home to Nassau and famous Cable Beach. Grand Bahama has a more laid-back feel with miles of incredible south-facing beaches. Know as the ‘sailing capital of the world’, its certainly a great way to explore its hidden coves and deserted beaches!
One&Only Ocean Club – One&Only Oceans club’s colonial-style elevates personal service to an art form. Personal butlers are on call 24-hours a day to make you feel sublimely well looked after. Luxury treats include fresh fruit served daily, afternoon Champagne and strawberries, and both a nightly turndown and a shoe shine service. Rooms and suites are located in two district wings, Hartford and Crescent, and feature spacious balconies and patios with garden or ocean views. Residential-style villas perched above the beach enjoy private infinity pools, and garden cottages offer more spacious living for families. Modern amenities such as multi-media systems, internet access, a private bar and a pillow menu give added comfort.
Evenings are spent enjoying fine food in the alfresco setting of the Courtyard Terrace with its magical central fountain and intimate atmosphere. Alternatively, you can dine at the resort’s evocative, signature restaurant Dune where world-class chef Jean-George Vongerichten blends distinctive French, Asian and Bahamian influences. Activities include an 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, the One&Only Spa with eight treatment villas, yoga and watersports.
The Abaco Club – set on just over two miles of pristine, double crescent-shaped, powder soft sand beach that simply takes your breath away, on one of the quieter Bahamas Out Islands, The Abaco club is an exclusive and private picturesque peninsular retreat of 520 acres of golf and sporting parkland, located on the island of Abaco, just 30 minutes by plane from Nassau. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the 18-hole superb scotish style tropical links championship golf course along with driving range, putting green and 3-hole mini course.
Dining choices include the Clubhouse with a casual and lively bar and Bahamian Fusion cuisine, or beachside roaring bonfires and barbeque delacies to choose with live music and fresh rum punches to enjoy in true Bahamian style. A scattering of cottages and 20 cabanas are nestled along the golf course and in amongst the beach gardens, affording privacy, yet close proximity to club services. Cabanas are rustic and contemporary with tropical colour, airy high ceilings and natural bamboo floors. High-class amenities include plasma televisions, Bose sound systems and luxurious Italian bed linens. Two, three and four bedroom cottages are also available. This inimitable and beautiful Bahamian resort is ideal for family entertaining or romantic getaways, with perfect evenings becoming a reality, relaxing in hammocks on the porch gazing at the warm Caribbean skies.
Four Seasons, Great Exuma – this is an idyllic destination for a family vacation with a wide choice of activities for all ages and interests. Tropical pathways connect the guest rooms with the main building, white sand beaches and swimming pools. All rooms and suites have private terraces or balconies and are luxuriously appointed with deep-soaking tubs, comfortable Four Seasons beds and state of the art sound and vision systems. Restaurants include Italian and international cuisine. Leisure facilities include the Greg Norman designed golf course, fitness centre and freeform pools. Non-motorised watersports are also available, as is and indulgent spa and a well-equipped play area for younger guests.
Atlantis, Paradise Island – there is nowhere in the Caribbean to compare with this fantasy resort which is themed along the legend of Atlantis. Situated on the beachfront around a lagoon and a marina, it boasts an array of legend-themed attractions from the Predator Lagoon Sea life observatory to the Crystal Court designer boutiques and Atlantis casino. There are twenty-three remarkable restaurants to choose from. Activities include twenty swimming areas; a host of thrilling water rides and slides, a superb fitness centre and an expansive spa. Guests also have the opportunity to interact with dolphins at the Dolphin Cay.
Accommodation at the Royal Towers consists of rooms and suites which feature terrace, harbour or water views. Guests here are closet to the spa, sports centre, Cove Beach and the main swimming pools.
The Cove Atlantis – opened in early 2007 the Cove has already had its fair share of celebrity guests. This all-suite tower offers the last word in contemporary design. Each suite has a spacious bedroom and luxurious bathroom, together with a step-down parlour with sofa. While you are admiring the breath taking ocean views, enjoy your favourite entertainment from a Bose sound system and twin plasma screen televisions. Guests can enjoy access to an exclusive adults pool, a family pool and luxurious cabanas, which are available for, hire locally. Guests are also close to the new water park attractions, which include a mile-long tidal wave, ride and a host of thrilling new water slide. In addition to the multitude of culinary delights offered at Atlantis guests also have the choice of dining on gourmet Japanese fare at Nobu.
Fact File
Flying time: 9 hours 30 minutes to Nassau, with onward flights of 30 – 40 minutes
Time difference: 5 hours behind GMT in the winter
4 hours behind GMT in the summer
Currency: Bahamian Dollar, although the US Dollar is widely accepted
Recommended for:
- Beach lovers
- Fascinating marine life
- Rich natural scenery
Weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp (°C) | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| Rainfall (inches) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
