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 […]
Prop Club (Radisson Grand Lucaya Resort, Royal Palm Way) – this is a beachside sports bar located within the Grand Lucayan Resort. Patrons hang out here for a while, and then venture to the nearby marina and entertainment complex (Port Lucaya Marketplace).
Nippers Beach Bar & Grill (Great Guana Cay, Great Abaco Island) – this bar is famed for its “adult slurpees” – which are reputed to hit drinkers sometime after consumption. But patrons here insist that’s part of the fun with coming here. Aside from the ocean view, patrons also come by during Nippers’ Sunday pig-roast.
Crystal Palace (Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino, Cable Beach, New Providence Island) – this is a 800-seat theater that stages glitzy shows reminiscent of Las Vegas.
Dragon’s Ultra Lounge (Atlantis Paradise Island) –– unwind and enjoy a cocktail and great music in Atlantis’s ultra lounge. Just off the Casino floor and steps away from the gaming action.