Nassau/Paradise Island Airport Code
(NAS) – Nassau International Airport
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Scheduled flights from all over the world
Air Canada
(800) 776-3000
American Eagle
(800) 433-7300
Air Jamaica
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Bahamasair
(800) 222-4262
British Airways
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Chalks Ocean Airways
(800) 424-2557
Continental/Continental Connection
(800) 525-0280
Delta Air Lines
(800) 221-1212
Island Express
(954) 359-0383
Northwest Airlines
(800) 225-2525
US Airways
(800) 428-4322 |
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Let your Seashells Romance Director cater to your activity needs and make your wedding experience memorable. Enjoy a variety of stress-free activities and tours as our team handles all of the details.
Eco-tours The assortment of wildlife, plants, and underwater cave systems of Nassau/Paradise Island are the treasures of our eco-tour adventures. When you’re ready for a break from the hustle and bustle of beaches and marketplaces, discover the nature lover in you while discovering more natural beauty on the island.
Pompey Museum The Pompey Museum, dedicated to the study and interpretation of slavery, is the only museum of its kind in the region. Housed in the historic Vendue House, the original Nassau marketplace from which slaves were among the commodities sold in the 18th century, it is the ideal venue for the enlightening exhibition “A Slave Ship Speaks: The Wreck of The Henrietta Marie.” This interactive exhibit, which runs until December 2004, explores the early history of the transatlantic slave trade, recreating its triangular route from London to West Africa, the Caribbean (including The Bahamas) and the Americas. You can examine artifacts for which human lives were traded; hear the captain and crew tell their stories; visit a slave trader’s office, investigate a scale model of a slave ship; see a West African chieftain’s home; experience the trauma of trying on replica shackles; explore the ship’s archaeological recovery and much more.
Queen’s Staircase Nassau’s most visited attraction. Climb the 65 steps carved out of solid limestone by slaves in the late 18th century. This 102-foot staircase was named in honor of the 65 years of Queen Victoria’s reign. Located on Elizabeth Avenue, off Shirley Street.
New Year’s Junkanoo Parade Junkanoo, a kaleidoscope of sound and spectacle (a bit of Mardi Gras, Mummer's Parade, and ancient African tribal ritual), takes place on Bay Street January 1st starting at 1.00am. Prizes are awarded at 8.00am. The parade is a repeat of the December 26th Boxing Day Parade.
World famous Straw Market Today’s Bahamians continue the tradition of the early Lucayan and Taino Indians by producing distinctive arts and crafts that reflect the skill and artistry of their heritage. Bahamians utilize local resources to create unique foods, spices, ceramics, crafts, art, and music. Join in with the fun of bargaining at our famous Straw Market, savor the colorful bustle of our outdoor fruit and vegetable stalls and fresh fish market, or be entranced by the fashionable elegance of Bay Street's international boutiques.
Dining - Nassau/Paradise Island The restaurants of Nassau/Paradise Island offer virtually every type of cuisine, from simple dishes to exotic Bahamian and international gourmet menus. If you’re looking for local specialties, the fish-fry at Arawak Cay provides al fresco dining and offers Bahamian delicacies like conch salad and fried fish, while the stalls at Potter’s Cay dock serve up scorched conch and conch salad— made fresh, before your eyes. And if you happen to become homesick for an old-fashioned American hamburger, you’ll find some familiar fast-food favorites.
Casinos - Nassau/Paradise Island Nassau/Paradise Island boasts 2 world-class casinos offering something for players of every level. Take a spin at roulette. Play a hand of Caribbean poker. Or, try your luck at blackjack, craps, baccarat, and our many slot machines. Our casinos offer the widest selection of gaming and sports-book betting and are the largest in the Caribbean. But remember, you must be over 18 to gamble.
Changing of the Guard at Government House The Changing of the Guard is a display of pomp and pageantry at Government House, residence of the Governor-General, representative of the Queen. The Royal Bahamas Police Force Band performs 10am on alternate Saturdays. Call for dates. Tel. 322-1875
Deep-Sea Fishing Deep-sea fishing takes place off the cays, where the drop-off from the reef to the Atlantic is steep. This type of fishing involves trolling the deep waters with large fishing tackle (furnished) that’s baited for marlin or sailfish, tuna, mahi-mahi, or mackerel. Fishermen can also hook billfish, bottom fish, or reef fish.
Joker’s Wild Comedy Club Open nightly Tuesday through Sunday. Located in Coral Towers, Atlantis.
Diving - Nassau/Paradise Island
National Gallery The Inaugural National Exhibition is of particular significance for The Bahamas as it brings together the best of Bahamian art created since our Independence in 1973. Indeed, it is in keeping with the Mission of the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas which is to “collect, preserve, document and promote a National Collection of art for the benefit and education of Bahamians and the wider international audience.” This exhibition supports the artistic community by extending its audiences, and by helping to define its standards and practices.
D. Gail Saunders (Ph.D),
Chair – National Art Gallery Committee of The Bahamas
We encourage bridal couples and their guests to spend an hour or two and walk the hallowed halls of the exquisite Villa Doyle, and take in this enriching cultural experience during their stay with us. |
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