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Nassau Travel Guide
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Located
on New Providence Island, Nassau
(pop. 212,432) is the Bahamas' capital. You'll find the islands'
best sightseeing and historic buildings there, but expect
to find a crowd: Nassau is a very busy place, thanks to the
high volume of cruise-ship passengers. In addition to the
attractions in Nassau proper, there are a number of tourist
sites on Paradise Island, a spot of land off Nassau that has
been transformed into a high-rise gambling and leisure haven.
It's connected to Nassau by a bridge.
To have a good time in Nassau, approach the port with an open
mind. Even though it's an international city and commercial
center -- and firmly a part of the present -- it still maintains
its old-world island flavor. Things may take a little longer
than you're used to. Remember, too, that the locals rely heavily
upon tourism for their livelihoods, so it's inevitable that
you'll be asked to buy trinkets and souvenirs or have your
hair braided. Don't be impatient. If you're not interested,
just smile, shake your head and go about your business.
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| Nassau
Travels & Tours |
Atlantis Resort and Casino on Paradise Island
A 50,000-sq-ft/4,650-sq-m casino with large windows looking
out to sea. It has more than 1,000 slots and close to 80
tables, as well as many shopping and eating establishments
just a few feet away. The casino also maintains the Pegasus
Race & Sportsbook, with wagering on major sporting events.
Dolphin Encounters
Dolphin Encounters runs several programs that include up-close
interaction with dolphins.
Versailles Gardens and French Cloister
If you like formal gardens and need to get out of the sun,
visit this complex on Paradise Island. In 1962, Huntington
Hartford, an heir of the A&P fortune, reassembled a
13th-century Augustinian cloister that had been purchased
and brought to the U.S. by William Randolph Hurst years
before. Hartford had it set in a terraced formal garden
in the European style and threw in an eclectic assortment
of statuary, too. The garden's serenity makes it a popular
wedding spot for locals and visitors alike.
Crystal Palace Casino
Located in the Nassau Marriott on Cable Beach. You can play
the slot machines 24 hours a day, and the gaming tables
are open 10 am-4 am. If you're not an experienced gambler,
staff at the casinos will teach you the basics and attempt
to put you at tables with other trainees.
The Retreat
Nassau is home to one of the world's largest collections
of palm species. They grow at the Retreat, once a private
estate and now a Bahamas National Trust park, located a
few miles east of downtown.
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo & Conservation Centre
This garden and wildlife center features one of the most
bizarre sights in the Caribbean -- a flock of 50 trained
flamingos that "obey" drill commands. The entire
place is rather offbeat. Walk along the crisscrossing paths
and you'll encounter peacocks, monkeys, parrots, iguanas
and a snake house. Many of the animals represent endangered
species in the Caribbean..
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