Fort Charlotte (West Bay Street at Chippingham Road, Paradise Island, New Providence Island) — if you have time to visit only one fort, see this one. It is by far the largest and covers 100 acres. Located on a hill overlooking the far west end of the harbor, Fort Charlotte commands an impressive view of […]
Christ Church Cathedral (George and King Streets, Nassau, New Providence Island) — built in 1841, the present edifice is the fifth church that has occupied this spot. Along the walls, tablets trace the trials Nassau citizens endured over 150 years ago. Be sure to look at the baptismal font at the back of the sanctuary. […]
Balcony House (Market Street & Trinity Place, Nassau, New Providence Island) — In the midst of a bustling 20th century city, step back in time and discover an 18th century architectural gem. This quaint historic landmark is named for its overhanging balcony and is thought to be the oldest wooden residential structure in The Bahamas. […]
Albert Lowe Museum (Parliament Street, New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay) – Green Turtle Cay was one of the first islands settled in The Bahamas, in the 1770’s by the Revolutionary War Loyalists. Many of the island’s 500 or so residents can trace their ancestry back to these Loyalists. This museum, established in 1976 and housed […]
Grand Bahama (Freeport) — full of history and charm, Grand Bahama Island is a complete vacation destination. Some of the island’s settlements, such as Pinder’s Point, Russell Town and William’s Town, are named after the former families who founded them. Today, these settlements serve as cultural hot spots for visitors. There are three distinct destinations […]
The Bahamas (a chain of over 700 islands, cays and islets off the coasts of Florida and Cuba), was first discovered by Christopher Columbus during his first trip to the Americas in 1492. Even though the Spanish were the ones who came up with the name of these islands (from the Spanish phrase “Baja Mar” […]
Within Casa de Campo, there are a variety of bars and lounges, such as “Onno’s Bar (Altos de Chavón), “Casa de Campo Yacht Club” (within the Marina Casa de Campo), and the Azimut Café (also within the Marina Casa de Campo) – which has “Sunset Jazz Nights”. Also, the management of “Praia” nightclub in the […]
The majority of international-quality restaurants are available within the “Casa de Campo” grounds. Such dining options include the Chinese restaurant “Chinois”, the Italian restaurants “Peperoni” (affiliated with the restaurant of the same name in Santo Domingo), “Mistral” (within the marina) and “Lago Grill” (which serves Dominican dishes like the famed Sancocho stew), as well as […]
For all intents and purposes, “Casa de Campo” is the major attraction in this part of the island. A must see destination here is” Altos de Chavón”. This “village” was done replicating the 15th century colonial architectural style. It has many restaurants, a museum with Taino artifacts, and breath-taking view of the Chavon River. This […]
With “Casa de Campo” created to draw in wealthy visitors and investors, there’s a golf course and nearby golf villas on the grounds, polo grounds, as well as a marina. As a port destination, the Casa de Campo Marina is like no other in the Caribbean. The centerpiece of the Marina is the promenade, a […]