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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2008
Luxurious digs in paradise
In King Arthur's Camelot there were "legal laws" to guarantee that the climate would be "perfect all the year," with strict limits set on both the snowfall and the length of the winter season. In these tropical "isles of perpetual June," as President Geor ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2008
Tings to do
There is a world of activities to explore beyond your resort to add to your vacation fun. In Nassau and Paradise Island, you'll find there is so much to see and do, you may have to book yourself another trip to enjoy all that's available. From snorkelling ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
Only in The Bahamas
If the sun, sand and sea have you so distracted that you can't remember where you are, there are several signs that will help you determine that you are truly in The Bahamas. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2003
Reinventing Nassau
As the competition heats up among tourism destinations, The Bahamas is making a strong effort to upgrade its "product." ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2003
New scents for the season
At one time, perfume was considered too precious to use during the day. It was saved for dressing up occasions, balls and parties. Before that, scent was shunned by the Puritans - only the rich and avant garde dared to wear it. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2003
Kids' activities let you relax
While you may be happy to relax and enjoy rare moments of peace on your vacation, your children probably find relaxation boring. If you dread taking them on another sightseeing tour, here's a list of things they might actually enjoy, allowing you to find ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2003
Psst... it's duty free
The nicest thing about shopping in The Bahamas is not the huge selection of fine merchandise you can find here. Nor is it the friendly and helpful people in the shops - though both of these things help. What really makes Nassau a top venue for shoppers ar ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2003
Water, water everywhere
Golfers who played the Cable Beach golf course prior to 2001 will not recognize the venerable track today. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2003
Fill your days in many ways
Nassau welcomes millions of visitors every year, so it's not surprising that there are plenty of things to do here. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2003
Dive sites with a story
Warm water with 100-ft visibility, dive companies with state-of-the-art equipment and exceptional dive sites bring thousands of divers to The Bahamas every year. Wrecks are fascinating to explore, and several are scattered around New Providence. Divers Ha ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
Queen conch is king
Conch ain't got no bone is an oft-used Bahamian expression that defies interpretation. Most Bahamians confess to not knowing what it means. Some snigger knowingly, and can't, or won't explain. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
What's your scent?
Astrologers base their ideas on the position of the planets and the sun at a person's time of birth, but it is not an exact science. Even an avid astrology buff will admit that the stars "impel, not compel." ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
Historic sites
Nassau's past is preserved in rich little pockets of history almost hidden throughout the country's capital. Peeking into these pockets is rewarding, educational and fun, if you know where to look. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
Great finds and wise buys
It doesn't happen often, but every once in awhile you'll spot the item - a perfume, a ring, a cigar, a purse, a straw hat - and it's perfect. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
A "blue chip" finance centre
With its proximity to the United States, a strong economy rated as positive by Moody's Investors Service, and a well-regulated financial services industry, The Bahamas is more than sun, sea and sand. It's a great investment destination, offering innovativ ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
Bahamian golf lesson
If you stroke a putt dead on line in The Bahamas and it comes up a little short, blame the grass. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
Adventures by land and sea
Activities in Nassau and Paradise Island are limited only by the imagination. Nassau is blessed with a plethora of arenas for adventure, both on land and in and on the omnipresent ocean. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Take a swing on our courses
If you're looking for a golfing holiday, or a holiday with golf in it, you've come to the right place. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Paintings from the past
Twenty five scenes of Nassau as it was in Victorian times are back in The Bahamas, 149 years after they were painted by Royal Artillery officer Gaspard Le Marchant Tupper, one of the foremost water colourists of his day. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
On location in paradise
Location, location, location used to be the mantra of real estate hustlers, investors and salesmen. What are the three most important things to consider when investing in real estate? Location, location and location. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Global dining on an island
A popular Bahamian song insists that while visiting the Bahamas you must "try some conch, peas 'n' rice and guava duff" - all delicious local delicacies - but when visiting the islands, it is also easy to eat your way around the world. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Eugene Dupuch Law School adds depth to professional pool
Named in honour of a great Bahamian lawyer and politician, the Eugene Dupuch Law School in Nassau enables students from The Bahamas and the Caribbean to study close to home while learning the law of the jurisdiction in which they will eventually practice. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Test your luck in the casino
One of The Bahamas' most popular attractions is a paradox - a dream and possible nightmare - and ultimately the height of confrontation. Casinos have come a long way from the honky tonk gambling halls of the wild west. Today's gaming houses are high-tech ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Great Bahamian cook-off
Five years ago, Julia Burnside and her colleagues at the Department of Tourism were dreaming up ways to showcase the talents of Bahamian "culinarians." They knew that chefs trained at the School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at the College of The Bah ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2003
A world of restaurants
Nassau is the ideal place to learn the sometimes subtle, sometimes awesome, difference between eating and dining. This tiny island is chock-a-block with excellent restaurants. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2003
Island of soups
There are many kinds of soup in the world: hot soups such as conch chowder from The Bahamas, ice cold soups such as gazpacho from Spain, and soups served either hot or cold, such as vichyssoise - the leek and potato delight made with fresh cream that orig ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2003
Guest chef - Sun And...
Sun and... is one of those hidden culinary gems that started its life as a private home. Initially called the Red Mill and owned by the Turtle family, it was built in the early 1940s for Jack Turtle, head of Coca Cola in The Bahamas. Belgian Ronnie Deryck ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2003
Guest chef - Cafe Matisse
The Continental flavour of Cafe Matisse is embodied in the artists who create its culinary delights. The quaint courtyard restaurant on Bank Lane in downtown Nassau exudes Europe, specifically northern Italy - with a tropical ambience. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2003
Food and culture
Who would have thought 40 years ago that a collection of ramshackle food stalls would one day become a modern-day hub of Bahamian culture? ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2003
It's a beautiful day in the islands
Beyond the confines of your hotel is an outdoor world of adventure limited only by your energy level. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2006
What's your sign?
What's your scent? Your zodiac sign can tell a lot about you, including your ideal scent. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2006
Underwater photo ops
Taking memorable underwater photos is not really difficult, say professional divers. It's mostly a matter of controlling your buoyancy and learning to stay still in the watery environment. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2006
Tourism and second homes
The demand by foreigners for second and retirement homes in The Bahamas is greater today than ever before and there's no sign of a let-up, say local realtors. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2006
Columbus and the straw lady
We'll never know whether Christopher Columbus tried on a straw hat when he arrived in the New World in 1492. But we do know that the Arawaks, who inhabited The Bahamas back then, knew how to plait them. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2006
Savvy diamond buying
Judging the value of a diamond is no job for an amateur. Unless you're a trained gemologist, you probably can't tell the difference between a superior stone and an inferior one. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2006
Magnet memories
One look at Donald Duck makes us smile, remembering that week at Disneyworld when Luci was five; the attached card reads "Root canal, 11am Oct 7." The Statue of Liberty secures Luci's purple and orange cat from art class. And the yellowtail snapper brings ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2006
Buying into The Bahamas
Whether you're thinking of a vacation home or hatching a new business idea, there are endless islands of opportunity in The Bahamas for investors with an appetite for the tropical life. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2006
Big names in Bahamian golf
Some of the biggest names in golf - Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman - are helping to ramp up the reputation of The Bahamas as a golfing destination. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2006
Big step for Bahamian film
For more than 90 years, film makers have travelled to The Bahamas to make movies,taking advantage of the archipelago's crystal clear water, beautiful beaches and lush tropical settings. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
The other Bahamas
If Nassau is the political centre of The Bahamas and Freeport is the industrial heartland, then the nation's soul may be said to reside in the Out Islands - those 20 populated islands, or groups of islands, in a string of 700 stretching from Inagua in the ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
See the menu then ask the boss
Next time you're pondering what to order from the menu in a good restaurant, ask yourself what the waiters, the chef or the manager might prefer. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
New generation setting sail
Almost any weekend or weekday afternoon, weather permitting, the Montagu foreshore is a good place to watch Bahamians enjoying their national sport, sailing. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
Land and Sea Park
The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is so beautiful it defies description. Eric Carey, Director of Parks and Science Liaison at the Bahamas National Trust, says the cays are "incredible gems, with the deep blue Exuma Sound, which is an extension of the Atlan ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
Kids love the friendly Bahamas
Hi. My name is Annie and I'm ten. I've been lucky to spend some time in The Bahamas with my family, and I've seen and done all kinds of amazing things. Tell your parents to read this so they'll know how much fun they'll have when they take you on all thes ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
Junkanoo - ageless cultural icon
Junkanoo - A wild, night-time street extravaganza that captivates everyone who sees it - fuses the fragile beauty of a butterfly to the unstoppable energy of a freight train. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
Dive into Bahamas' prolific sea
Divers are finding more marine life than in years past when they plunge into The Bahamas' crystal clear ocean. That's the result of careful planning and lots of effort, says Stuart Cove of Stuart Cove's Aqua Adventures. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
Dinners for lovers in Nassau
Whatever else it may be, The Bahamas' premium package - powder-soft beaches, beautiful water and warm sunshine - makes the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. New Providence and Paradise Island are great places to become engaged, or renew your vows to ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
Central Bank's interest in the arts
Thanks to the vision of William Allen, a former Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas, many talented young Bahamians have been given a leg-up in the art world. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
The Parisian came, settled and invested
Parisian-born Dominique Teysseyre, an airplane broker, and Bahamian Mark Ratcliffe, a craftsman and builder, have teamed up to create a boutique hotel that lets them share their good life with others. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
Retiring in the sun
Imagine retiring in The Bahamas: year-round sunny weather, gorgeous beaches, a spectacular turquoise sea. But there's a lot more to The Bahamas for retirees than just sun, sea and sand. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
Meet in The Bahamas and save tax dollars
A sprinkling of sun and sand at your next convention could mean a nice break on your next tax bill; US taxpayers travelling to The Bahamas for business meetings can now write off the expense as if the event were held in their home country. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
Freeport: open for business
"We will be the Dubai of this hemisphere in my lifetime," says Willie Moss, Deputy Chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority. That's a bold forecast for Freeport, a city that has endured more than its share of hardship in recent years. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
Bahamas rated top financial centre in the western hemisphere
The Bahamas has always considered itself the better choice for international financial services. To a widely respected industry publication, however, The Bahamas may in fact be the best choice. The Banker, a well known Financial Times Group publication, r ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
The BFSB: A catalyst for change
In ten short years, the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) has emerged as a key component in promoting the country's financial services sector. It's apublic-privatepartnership that pushes for regulatory change, as well as selling the jurisdiction as ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
A sharp focus on client needs
The Bahamas has become one of the foremost offshore financial centres in the world. One reason is the close attention Bahamian financial experts payto the ever-changing needs of their clients. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
Real estate market still hot
It's hard to tell whether most wealthy expats in The Bahamas came to invest their money and then decided to stay, or whether they came to enjoy the clmate and then decided to invest.
It doesn't really matter as more and more high-net-worth folks are inve ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
Highly skilled professionals
While a favourable tax environment, prime location, political and economic stability and progressive legislation are essential to a successful offshore financial centre The Bahamas' highly skilled professionals have set the country apart from competing ju ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
Dining with history
If certain restaurants in Nassau could talk, they wouldn't lack for listeners. Historians, writers and would-be chefs would gather like wide-eyed children to hear the tals they could tell. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
Liquid treasure
While most restaurants have a wine list, Graycliff on West Hill Street has an encyclopedia. Leather-bound and so weighty that it should come with its own pulpit, the tom's 128 pages contain so many wines, from so many regions, in so many vintages, that th ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
Anyone can learn to dive
As a novice scuba diver, you have learned about regulators, respiration, depth gauges, underwater signals and how to adjust to the pressure of deep water on your body. Now you're read to don tanks and test your newfound skills in the warm, inviting ocean ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
The lady and the tramp
There has been no more poignant figure than the one created by Charlie Chaplin: the irrepressible tramp-battered, scorned and humbled, but always rising above is circumstances through wit and the force of personality. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
Oasis of natural beauty
Near a busy highway in southern New Providence, there's a hidden oasis offering spectacular sightings for bird watchers and nature lovers. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
The world in a botanical garden
How long does it take to see the world? According to Jules Verne, 80 days. Here in Nassau, it takes two. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
Mini Caribbean in an azure sea
With 700 islands and innumerable cays, The Bahamas is a mini-Caribbean in its own right. Each island adds something unique to the whole, which makes The Baamas what it is: Inagua with its flamingos and salt; Eleuthera with pineapples and surfing; Cat Isla ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
Music ambassadors to the world
No matter where you go in The Bahamas, music is a central element of life. From toe-tapping rake 'n scrape and traditional Junkanoo and goombay to gospel jazz, pop and rap, The Bahamas is a nation of music-makers. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
Lunching with sharks
There are very few occasions when you find yourself wishing that the waters of The Bahamas were not so clear, but jumping off a boat into the middle of two dozen cicling sharks is definitely one of them. Nothing prepares you for an encounter with the ocea ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
Seventy-seven years in the market
On almost any day of the week, downtown Nassau is bustling. Visitors stroll along Bay Street and throng the narrow side streets and cul-de-sacs. Vendorsoffer everything from designer-name luxury goods to T-shirts. No matter where you turn, you'll find fri ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
Celebrity golf in The Bahamas
Celebrities and Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) stars find Bahamian golf courses as irresistible as handicappers from the lands of ice and snow up north. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2008
All in the family
Most of the world has heard of New Providence, home of Nassau and Paradise Island. And millions have taken in the glitz and glamour of Freeport an Lucaya on Grand Bahama. But few know much about the other islands in the archipelago, known as the Out Islan ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2008
Explore our watery world
An undersea adventure is available to anyone who wants to experience the crystal-clear waters off New Providence and Paradise Island. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2008
New Providence courses on tap
Why is golfing in The Bahamas so satisfying? Start with near-perfect weather just about any day of the year, along with beautiful and challenging courses. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2008
Investing offshore?
Why should you choose The Bahamas as the best place to place your offshore investments? There are dozens of reasons but here are six: ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2008
Colours of The Bahamas
The spectacular colours of The Bahamian landscape-peridot green palm trees, citrine and red sunsets, turquoise waters-are all reflected in local arts and crafts itemsand duty-free luxury products from around the world. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2008
Blue water adventures
Getting out on the water is surely one of the best ways to enjoy The Bahamas. As an island nation, water is the focal point of life, providing food, transportation and fu! There are many ways to enjoy our warm, turquoise H2O. One of the most popular is to ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2008
New scents on the scene
Buying perfume is simple. Dab some on, give it a sniff and if you like it buy it, right? Wrong. There are too many great perfumes out there to choose, in this way, the one or two that ae perfect for you. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2008
Caring for dolphins
There are 18 bottlenose dolphins at Dolphin Encounters on Blue Lagoon Island, from year-old calves to a 40-year-old matriarch. And according to the assistant director of marine ammals, Annette Dempsey, knowing the unique personality of each one is vital t ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2008
The wonders of Nassau
As the top commercial and tourism destination in The Bahamas, if not the entire Caribbean area, Nassau is rich in culture and scenery. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JANUARY 2008
Versatile chicken
From deep fried to cordon bleu, there's surely no food more versatile than chicken. Nutritionists laud it as a good source of protein, niacin and vitamin B6 as well as the cancer-fighting trace element, slenium. The rest of us love it just because it tast ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JANUARY 2008
Guest Chef - Mesa Grill
Bahamians are accustomed to spicy cooking, but even the most hardened were nervous when the Mesa Grill restaurant opened at The Cove, Atlantis, last spring. "Their perception was, it's going to be crazy hot," ays chef Michael Chiarlanza. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JANUARY 2008
Guest Chef - Thai Lotus
Harmony on a plate-that's chef Giri Raj's objective when he creates dishes at Thai Lotus, the newest Asian restaurant in historic downtown Nassau. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JANUARY 2008
Johnny cake
While savouring Bahamian delicacies such as stew' fish or chicken souse, you will often be served a slice of warm, cake-like bread with your meal. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JANUARY 2008
Wine rules
Matching wine with food is not difficult, if you know one or two little tricks.
There used to be a simple mantra about choosing wine: red with meat, white with fish and poultry. But that was in the days before the "fihting varietals"-which is the name of ... continue
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PRESS RELEASE - 2007
Crystal Palace Casino at Cable Beach Resorts Bahamas offers winning 2007 events
Plantation, Fla. - October 23, 2007 - The Crystal Palace Casino at Cable Beach Resorts, Nassau, Bahamas, announces an action-packed line-up of casino events, live entertainment and end-of-year travel deals that are sure to make any high-roller feel lucky. ... continue
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PRESS RELEASE - 2007
Fun and Excitement at Crystal Palace Bahamas Casino's New Junkanoo Bar
Plantation, Fla. - September 26, 2007 - The Crystal Palace Casino at Cable Beach Resorts, Nassau, The Bahamas, has opened its new Junkanoo Bar, making it easier for casino guests to enjoy their beverage of choice without leaving the action on the casino f ... continue
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PRESS RELEASE - 2007
Save up to 50% at Cable Beach Resorts & Crystal Palace Casino in The Bahamas
Plantation, Fla. - September 19, 2007 - Staying at Cable Beach Resorts & Crystal Palace Casino is even more affordable with the "2008 Early Booking Bonus" promotion, which offers guests up to 50% in savings when they book a 2008 stay at Wyndham Nassau Res ... continue
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PRESS RELEASE - 2007
SuperClubs offers weather guarantee
Hollywood, Florida, USA (May 23, 2007) ? As Mark Twain once said, ¡°Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.¡± Well, SuperClubs is doing something about it with its year-round Guaranteed Getaways program! ... continue
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PRESS RELEASE - 2007
NCL announces 2008/09 Caribbean cruise itineraries from New York
Miami, Florida, USA (May 14, 2007) - NCL Corporation today introduced its 2008/09 Caribbean sailings from New York, which include Norwegian Gem, its newest ship, sailing from New York through the winter, along with Norwegian Spirit offering alternating si ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2007
Guest Chef - Columbus Tavern
The heady smell of fresh thyme, bell peppers and tomatoes, steamed over fried fish in his mother's kitchen, still influences the culinary art of head chef Dexter Wilson, 40, of Columbus Tavern, a popular harbourside restaurant and bar on Paradise Island. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2007
Sweet & savoury
Picture yourself in a hammock on a powdery white beach. Coconut trees sway in the tropical breeze. You could be anywhere, but if you are sucking on a guinep, you must be in The Bahamas. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2007
Haute Bahamian
Great cuisine is often a case of necessity being redefined as good taste. From tête de veau (a French dish that would make Hannibal Lecter blanch) to the ?mannish water? of the Caribbean (the head, hooves and organs of a goat boiled up into a soup), thing ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2007
How drinks get their names
Drinking habits in The Bahamas have changed greatly since the 18th century when visiting British Navy sailors tossed down their rations of grog, which was raw rum mixed with water (a half pint of rum with a quart of water). ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2007
Holiday activities
You've sampled the activities at your resort, now it's time to add to your vacation fun. There are scads of enjoyable things to see and do around Nassau and Paradise Island. From sightseeing and shopping to sun, sand and sea adventures, there's something ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2007
Guest Chef - Compass Point
The high-pressure environment in a working kitchen often leads to displays of temper, but chef Mario Williams at Compass Point resort on West Bay Street is ?not one of life?s pot-throwers.? ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2007
Undersea fun for everyone
An out-of-this-world experience awaits anyone interested in the undersea side of The Bahamas. Whether you?re an accomplished diver or a novice, dive companies have scuba and snorkelling adventures designed just for you. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2007
Tips from visiting golfers
Next time you miss a putt in The Bahamas, you can always blame the green. Most courses in The Bahamas are seeded with Bermuda grass, which has the reputation of being a shade slower than the varieties of grass used in more northern climes. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2007
To restore a heritage
How many archaeologists does it take to make an 18th century cannon shine like new? Answer: three. How long does it take? About two years. "But it all depends on the size and the condition of the cannon," laughs archaeologist Michael Pateman. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2007
Paradise - what's in a name?
For centuries the little island that forms the northern side of Nassau Harbour has offered succeeding generations differing visions of holiday fun. But it?s only recently that the island?s name was changed to reflect the experience of actually being there ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2007
Photo ops galore
No longer do photographers have to carry light meters and worry about aperture settings, shutter speeds and film sensitivity. Thanks to digital technology, all of these calibrations are now done by the camera itself, with the result that even first-time s ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2007
Presents for special people
Perhaps it's a bag of seashells to remind your significant other of your weekend getaway in The Bahamas. Or maybe it?s a bank-account-bruising bauble to celebrate your 40th wedding anniversary. No matter what your budget, great gifts are easy to find in ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2007
Mixing work and pleasure
Wondering where your company should hold its next convention? Check out paradise; AKA The Bahamas. Convention and incentive travel business is on the increase here for two reasons: one, the climate, courtesy of Mother Nature; the other, a tax break, than ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2007
Colour, shapes sell scents
Perfumers in biblical times kept their scents in elaborate and luxurious containers, according to historians. Just as it is today, attractive and eye-catching packaging was an integral part of the luxury perfume trade in ancient Egypt. Now, as then, more ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2007
Hassle-free home buying
Hassle-free hunting for your dream home or condo in The Bahamas boils down to finding one person: the "maestro of the deal." "You need to find a real estate agent that is professional and gives you that level of comfort," says George Damianos, president ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Business - Anchors aweigh setting sail for island tourism
Most of the millions of tourists visiting The Bahamas each year are completely unaware that there is more to the country than Nassau and Paradise Island. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Business - A shot in the arm for Grand Bahama
Hours after a Walt Disney production crew arrived in Grand Bahama in May 2005, previously dormant cash registers began ringing throughout Freeport. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Business - Green business is good business
Environmental protection is as high-profile and persistent an issue in The Bahamas as it is everywhere. Increasingly, the owners and managers of resorts large and small are recognizing this and acting upon it. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Business - A home away from home
Luxury gated communities with a host of tropical amenities dominate residential real estate listings in New Providence and Paradise Island. Here is a selection of what?s currently available. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Business - Own your own piece of paradise
Buying a timeshare in The Bahamas is a smart decision. The Bahamas Vacation Plan and Timesharing Act regulates the business of selling time-sharing units and includes legislation protecting the purchaser?s rights, the duties of management and the licensin ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Business - Unparalleled growth in Bahamas financial sector
At the 2007 Bahamas Business Outlook conference in January, Minister of Financial Services and Investments Vincent Peet declared that he was decidedly ?bullish? about the nation?s economic prospects for the year ahead. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Bahamian artists making a mark
Visitors are often surprised by the large footprint The Bahamas is pressing into the sports and entertainment worlds. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
In search of the next Spielberg
A workshop that teaches children as young as six how to make a movie was a big hit at the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) in December 2006. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Exotic Blooms
Visitors to The Bahamas are often dazzled by our turquoise waters and pristine beaches and by the kaleidoscope of flowers that bloom almost everywhere. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Welcome to Festival Place
You can't miss Festival Place. It?s the vibrant pink, blue, yellow, purple, orange, rose, green and white building on Prince George Wharf just behind Rawson Square in the heart of Nassau. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Captain Jack Sparrow
Centuries ago, The Bahamas was a hideaway for many infamous pirates, among them Henry Morgan, the notorious Blackbeard and the bloodthirsty Anne Bonney. Today, an even better-known buccaneer sails the Bahamian seas under the skull and crossbones: Captain ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Going after the big one
The main reason, of course, is the variety and number of big fish that either live in Bahamian waters year round or migrate through at various times of the year. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Our best-kept secrets
Only about 20 of the islands of The Bahamas are populated and each of them is different from all the others. Even the weather and geography differ, as the islands cover 100,000 square miles of the Atlantic. The country stretches from 50 miles east of Flor ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Make it a vacation to remember
Even if you have never scuba-dived before, you can learn while you?re on vacation in The Bahamas. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Golfer's paradise coming soon
Three proposed developments in New Providence, including one backed by PGA superstars Tiger Woods and Ernie Els, are going to establish New Providence as a top golfing destination in the not-too- distant future. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2007
Throw a Bahamian dinner party
With a little imagination and a few inexpensive table items you can pick up in Nassau, you can easily create a Bahamian ambience for your next dinner party back home. ... continue
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Dining then & now
The quality of dinner at a first-class restaurant in The Bahamas has not changed much through the years. But the manner in which vacationers enjoy a memorable meal has undergone a complete transformation. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2007
Sun-filled activities
Your vacation begins once you step outside the doors of your hotel. There are scads of enjoyable things to do around Nassau and Paradise Island. For a full list, pick up a copy of the What-to-do booklet at your hotel?s activities desk. And to find how to ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2007
Dining in paradise
According to the Concise Oxford English Dictionary (11th edition), a cornucopia is ?an abundant supply of good things.? ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2007
Fresh seafood
Bahamians have been enjoying fresh seafood from their bountiful sea for more than three centuries; ever since the first settlers arrived in the mid-1600s. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2007
Guest Chef - Carmine's
Every night, Eleftherios ?Terry? Natas and his cohort of chefs at Carmine?s whip up an American-Italian wedding feast. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2007
Guest Chef - Jumbey Cafe
Ask someone what a ?jumbey? is in The Bahamas and you?ll get many answers.
Some know the jumbey to be a tree; in bush medicine it?s known as a remedy to quiet the nerves, treat heart trouble and banish ?wind on the stomach.? It?s also a slang word for ? ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2007
Nassau at night
Nassau and Paradise Island can be just as much fun at night as they are in the daytime, if you know where to look. And with plenty of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and piano bars open until the wee hours, you don?t have to look fa ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2007
Special diets
Great meals help make great vacations. While most visitors can simply review the menu and order, not everyone can. A surprisingly high percentage of tourists have special dietary requirements. For some, the restrictions are based on personal or religious ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2007
Spice up your life
In 1492, Columbus sailed west in search of spices. Instead he discovered The Bahamas and ultimately the New World. But he was too early?by 514 years to be exact?to find his coveted culinary treasures. If he landed here today, however, Bahamians could offe ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2007
Bahamians love to share
A storied past, subtropical weather, gin-clear water, abundant sea life, powder beaches, colourful flora and, to top it off, friendly people who are happy and proud to share their paradise. Is it any wonder that visitors flock to The Bahamas? ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2007
Bargains and culture
There are at least three good reasons to go shopping along historic Bay Street: a range of top-quality products (including the world?s best-known designer brands, duty-free bargains (prices on many items are a third less than you would pay in the US), and ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2007
Best deal in town
For one of the best sightseeing deals in New Providence, consider taking a bus ride from downtown Nassau to Cable Beach and back. The #10 jitneys that travel this route are not hard to find. You?ll see them lined up on George Street, opposite the Häagen ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2007
Buying a home in paradise?
Bewitched by the subtropical climate of The Bahamas and the friendliness of its natives, thousands of foreigners have purchased a second home here in recent years. Of course, there?s more than sunny skies to tempt would-be buyers. The Bahamas boasts near ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2007
Most wanted fish in the sea
You won?t find the photo of a shark on a "most wanted" list in the post office, but it?s by far the fish most divers want to see in The Bahamas. Stuart Cove of Stuart Cove?s Dive Bahamas estimates that 40 per cent of his guests come for the sharks? espec ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2007
Tiger & Ernie & Joe
Tiger Woods and Ernie Els, two of the best known names in professional golf, are joining British billionaire Joe Lewis in building a new champion golf course in New Providence.
The Albany course in western New Providence, which probably won?t be ready unt ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2007
Investors' safe haven
Over the past six decades, and particularly over the past five or six years, The Bahamas has carved out an enviable reputation as a financial centre; it?s now rated among the best in the world. Favouring US, Swiss and Canadian institutions, the country ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2007
Splash on the celebrity
What do hotel heiress Paris Hilton, former basketball superstar Michael Jordan, pop singer Britney Spears and ace footballer David Beckham have in common? Together with a handful of other celebrities, Paris (Paris Hilton), Michael (Michael Jordan), Britn ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2007
Real estate options
Here is a selection of real estate properties currently available in New Providence and Paradise Island. Emerald Coast is located near Lake Killarney on 37 acres with 118 home sites. Seven models of single family and multi-family homes are available, wi ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2006
A world of taste
In or near every major hotel, there are restaurants offering a world of cuisine. In fact, you could make a culinary visit to a different nation every night of your holiday, sampling the foods of Italy, France, Greece, India and China, among many other cou ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2006
Activities galore
Beyond the walls of your hotel is a world of adventure just waiting to be explored. Whether on land or at sea, there are many fascinating things for you to do in Nassau and Paradise Island. Finding out what?s available and how to get there is easy; just p ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2006
Only in Bahamaland
A visit to The Bahamas would not be complete without a walk along the beach, a dip in the ocean, and a souvenir of your vacation. But to really experience The Bahamas, you'll have to taste it. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2006
Guest chef - Goldies
If you're looking for traditional Bahamian fare, you'll find plenty at Heritage Village, a place locals call "the fish fry." It's a colourful assortment of native restaurants at the end of the Western Esplanade, just a pleasant seaside stroll from downtow ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2006
Guest chef - Nobu
Nobuyuki Matsuhisa did not dream of becoming a fireman or a basketball star like other boys. Nobu - as he is hailed around the world today - knew from the age of "11 or 12 that I wanted to be a sushi chef." ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2006
Heavenly salads
Freshness and flavour go hand in hand, especially in salads. At fine restaurants in Nassau and Paradise Island, ingredients in the salad you enjoy for dinner tonight were probably harvested earlier that very day by local producers. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2006
Local chefs shine
The Bahamas' biggest food fight, the Culinary Classic, is coming to Nassau again, probably in the first week of November. (Exact dates had not been finalized by press time). ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2006
Nightlife in Nassau
When the sun goes down, and the moon comes up, it's time for fun in Nassau and on Paradise Island. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - GRAND BAHAMA - 2006
Bahamian parks system
You might not see any of the following natural wonders of The Bahamas during your visit, but there?s satisfaction in knowing they are being preserved for future generations: ... continue
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Diving caves, blue holes and caverns
Even some lifelong residents of Grand Bahama are unaware that their entire island, along with the surrounding seabed, is a labyrinth of caves, underwater tunnels and submerged caverns. ... continue
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Try some real Bahamian heat
Tabasco, move over; you've got some competition. Bahamian hot sauces are here with an attitude, designed to ignite a hot sauce aficianado's food, clear the sinuses and bring tears to the eyes. ... continue
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Bahamian holidays in your vacation
Bahamians observe many of the same statutory holidays as their vacationing guests, with a couple of extras thrown in, although they celebrate these welcome days off in their own inimitable way. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2006
Bahamian parks system
You might not see any of the following natural wonders of The Bahamas during your visit, but there's satisfaction in knowing they are being preserved for future generations: ... continue
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Big names fuel golf renaissance
Two recent announcements have excited Bahamian and visiting golfers alike. Jack Nicklaus is redesigning Nassau's Radisson Cable Beach Resort course and Greg Norman is revamping the South Ocean Golf and Beach Resort course in western New Providence. Norman ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2006
Bahamian cookin'
Visitors can enjoy The Bahamas' tropical paradise and learn how to prepare the Bahamian food at home that they enjoyed on their vacation. More than two dozen cookbooks reveal the secrets to preparing Bahamian food in Calgary, New York, Hamburg or wherever ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2006
Nightlife in Nassau
The setting sun is no excuse to call it a day in The Bahamas. Our warm winter evenings are filled with promise, whether you're looking for a quiet restaurant for a candlelit dinner for two, taking a pub crawl through lively bars or dancing till dawn in on ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2006
Something different
Instead of spending the day around your hotel, give a thought to taking in one or more of the interesting excursions available in Nassau and Paradise Island. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2006
Why the world banks here
If you're visiting downtown Nassau or travelling along Bay St for the first time, you'll quickly notice something aside from the remarkable colonial-era architecture: all the signs bearing familiar names in banking and finance from your own corner of the ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2006
Ready for winter golfers
There is no accounting for taste in golf holes but it's interesting that both the pro and the director of golf at the lovely Cable Beach Golf Course pick a par 3 three as their personal favourite. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2006
The ultimate investment
Buy land, American humorist Will Rogers once advised, because they aren't making any more of it. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2006
Rainy day fun
When it comes to vacationing in The Bahamas, one expects a holiday of sun, sea and sand. However, there will be a few days when visitors will exchange sunglasses and sunscreen for an umbrella and a raincoat. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2006
Rum and fun
What do a daiquiri, a mojito, a Waikiki woo woo and a zombie have in common? If you answer they're all cocktails, you're right. But if you add they're all made with rum, go to the head of mixology class. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2006
Herbs and spice
When it comes to hot and spicy, tangy and zesty, dulcet and piquant, Bahamian cooks have an innate talent for transforming a dish from the mundane to the memorable. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2006
Guest chef - Cafe Martinique
A stunning menu put together by the redoubtable Jean-Georges Vongerichten and a talented protege by the name of Michael Lewis, 28, is making the new Cafe Martinique as well known for fine food as the original. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2006
Sweet treats
Fluffy mounds of meringue, ribbons of buttery caramel, a helping of smooth chocolate mousse; dessert is the stuff of dreams for diners with a sweet tooth. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2006
Guest chef - Indigo Cafe
At Cable Beach's Indigo, East meets West in a fabulous fusion that has made the menu one of the most popular in Nassau. Sushi fans and meat lovers alike savour the fresh seafood and highest quality steak, duck, lamb and venison. Both are known to rave abo ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2006
Enjoy more of The Bahamas
There's a lot to see in this little country. At 5,400 sq mi, The Bahamas is about the same size as the state of Connecticut, but it's spread out over 100,000 sq mi of crystal clear ocean. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2006
Bahamas' own kaleidoscope
Fishwatching? Yes. It's just like birdwatching only wetter, and The Bahamas offers some of the best fishwatching found in the world. Some 300 plus fish species are regularly seen in The Bahamas according to Stuart Cove of Stuart Cove?s Aqua Adventures in ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2006
Nassau's famous mile
No holiday in The Bahamas is complete without at least one stroll along that brash, busy and slated-for-renovation avenue that defines downtown Nassau - Bay St, where you'll find the too-cool-for-words side-by-side with the utterly gauche. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2006
Dinner's waiting
There's a smorgasbord of tastes and enjoyment waiting to delight any appetite in Nassau. Get a hunger pang, and there's a restaurant waiting to satisfy it. And the good news is that no matter where hunger strikes, there's a great meal nearby. For the hear ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2006
Perfume past and present
Historians, archaeologists and anthropologists tell us men and women have used scents since before recorded time. Early Egyptians may have been the first people to actually manufacture perfumes, which they used ceremonially and in daily life. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2006
Bahamian breakfasts
Eat a traditional Bahamian breakfast, and you bite into the country's history. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2005
Nightlife in Nassau
Night owls are never in the dark when it comes to nightlife in Nassau and Paradise Island. Whether it's dancing the night away at a nightclub or enjoying a quiet evening at a restaurant, the options are endless. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2005
Pineapple
Think of pineapples and you can't help but think of the tropics. Many people associate pineapples with Hawaii. But the reality is Hawaii originally imported its "pines" from The Bahamas. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2005
Five great reasons to dine out
If you need convincing to get out of your hotel and explore the dining options in Nassau, here are five great reasons: the freshest seafood - just taken from the ocean, native cuisine that's a treat to discover, oceanfront dining of the most romantic kind ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2005
Island Style Dining
Bring the beauty of the tropics to your dinner table with island-inspired settings and accessories from the shops of Nassau and Paradise Island. You'll feel like you never left The Bahamas. ... continue
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Make it fun
No matter how much your hotel or resort has to offer, the rest of the island offers far more in the way of adventure activities. Participate in just a few, and your holiday in The Bahamas will be unforgettable. ... continue
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Healthy dining
The trouble with Bahamian cuisine is that there are just too many delicious options available, and many aren't necessarily the healthiest dishes in the world. In fact, some are quite high in fat, but they don't have to be. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2005
Guest chef - Poop Deck West
Flavour and something called "terroir" rule at Poop Deck West, the popular restaurant overlooking the beach near Sandyport in western New Providence. The food is a mix of down-home Bahamian, such as crack' conch, and delicious new Caribbean fusion creatio ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2005
Guest chef - Luciano's of Chicago
Set in a former mansion, overlooking beautiful Nassau Harbour, Luciano's of Chicago is simply picture-perfect - so it is only fitting that patrons can expect aesthetically pleasing, yet delicious, Italian dishes in this elegant and sophisticated restauran ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2005
Bread of life
Making bread is simple, right? After all, the basic inputs are flour, sugar, shortening or butter, a pinch of salt, yeast and some water. So it may seem a bit surprising that there are so many kinds of everyday bread baked in the islands of The Bahamas: a ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2005
Buying in The Bahamas
Buying property in The Bahamas is a relatively painless business, providing you get a good real estate agent in your corner. In fact, finding an agent accredited by The Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) is the very first step you should take, says Jo ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2005
Underwater fun for everyone
Everyone, from beginner to expert, can find a dive to suit their experience around New Providence, says instructor David Eades of Stuart Cove?s Dive Bahamas. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2005
Nassau's golf explosion
While other islands have taken the spotlight in recent years, New Providence is now getting set to regain its title as the golfing capital of The Bahamas. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2005
Historical Bennet's Hill
The highest point in Nassau is steeped in history and easy to get to - if you have a lot of energy. Those willing to climb 65 steps up the Queen's Staircase to Bennet's Hill will find two more landmarks, each a reminder of Nassau's past. The climb itself ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2005
New laws keep Bahamas ahead
The Bahamas continues to gain ground in financial services. Through a number of new laws, the government has shown its commitment to maintain the country's reputation as a well-regulated, blue-chip jurisdiction with all the services investors have come to ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2005
Who are you wearing?
When asked what she wore to bed, Marilyn Monroe once said "Chanel No 5," sparking a public obsession with the scents celebrities wear. Fragrance manufacturers have always used celebrities to sell their products but today's trend goes a step further. Stars ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2005
Snorkelling in a blue heaven
The Bahamas is one of the premier vacation spots in the world, famous for its warm sun, colourful seas and beautiful beaches. But here's a tip: if you want to see the real beauty of The Bahamas, look beneath the surface of the crystal clear waters that s ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2005
Surrey tour of Nassau
Exploring downtown Nassau is a whole lot easier if someone (or something) else is doing all the walking. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Out Islands
Everybody knows about Nassau and Paradise Island. Nearly everyone knows about the glitz and opportunity of Freeport and Lucaya on Grand Bahama. But few people know about the beauties of the country's other major Out Islands and island groups. Let's take a ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Ardastra Gardens' stunning show
When Jamaican horticulturist Hedley Edwards imported Caribbean flamingos from Inagua to Nassau back in the 1950s, he wanted to add a little colour to the main attractions - the flowers, trees and shrubs - in his beloved garden. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Award-winning chefs
With visitors from all over the globe arriving in The Bahamas daily, creating dishes to appeal to all nationalities is key in the restaurant business. However, Bahamian fare prepared with indigenous ingredients is still an important aspect of the country' ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Bahamas third-largest ship registry in the world
The Bahamas is getting increasing attention from the world's shipping companies and even more firms have decided to make their headquarters here. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Bahamas opens doors to new markets
In an effort to expand the financial services sector and attract a wider range of investors, The Bahamas introduced the Foundations Act in early 2004. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Bahamas in the spotlight
Movie goers around the world have enjoyed the beaches and waters of The Bahamas in scenes from some of the most popular movies. Jaws the Revenge, Splash, Cocoon I and II, Silence of the Lambs, My Father the Hero and many of the James Bond films included f ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Captive insurance poised to grow
The Bahamas' stable democracy, sub-tropical environment and close proximity to North America (at some points less than 60 miles from Florida) has caught the attention of the captive insurance business. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Travellers flock to the sun
With record-breaking numbers and exciting projects coming online, things just keep getting better for Bahamian tourism. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Government and the financial services industry working together
A few years ago, the Bahamian government and the private sector began cooperating to create a legislative and regulatory regime that would not only allow the financial services industry to survive, but to grow from strength to strength in the 21st Century ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Changing of the Guard
It's just before 10am on a bright and sunny Saturday morning in Nassau. All is quiet at Government House, the pink colonial mansion on the hill overlooking downtown Nassau. Rows of Defence Force officers, in crisp uniforms, stand at attention. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Sun, sea and stained glass
To get an idea of how many churches there are in New Providence, flip through the phone book - the listings seem endless. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
A week of diving variety is key
Once you've sampled the sun and sand, turn to the sea to experience a more daring side of paradise. The turquoise Bahamian waters are home to a complex system of mystifying blue holes, intricate coral reefs, shadowy drop offs and surreal shipwrecks. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Excursions for everybody
When, if ever, you tire of laying around on the beach all day, shopping the length of Bay Street, gambling at a glitzy casino, dancing ?til dawn in a nightclub or dining at the fine restaurants around this historic little town, there?s still plenty left t ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - GRAND BAHAMA - 2005
Get away to the Out Islands
The Islands of The Bahamas are as distinct and unique as the people who inhabit them. Only about 20 of the islands have measurable populations (ie more than 300 people). Yet each has its own personality. Even the weather and geography differ, as the islan ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Tips from the pros play better golf
If you're a golfer from the land of ice and snow, newly arrived in the sunny Bahamas, you probably can't wait to get out on the course and see your ball streaking down the middle of the fairway. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Musical crime fighters
Officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force handle a variety of beats, including crime, traffic and events. But, there is a special section of the police force that is responsible for a beat of an entirely different nature. For more than 100 years, the Ro ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
People behind the restaurants
There's eating, says chef and restaurateur Ronny Deryckere, and then there's dining. The difference is only partly the food, for you can get great meals at any number of restaurants around Nassau. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2005
Pirates, buccaneers and privateers
Privateers and pirates painted the early history of The Bahamas, inspiring The Bahamas' earlier motto, Expulsis Piratis Restituta Commercia (pirates expelled, commerce restored). Their roles have been chronicled ad infinitum to the extent that it is often ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2005
Favourite wrecks
There are at least 16 accessible wrecks for divers to visit around New Providence and Paradise Island, each offering its own special set of attractions. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2005
The prettiest golf holes
It?s surprising how often par threes are listed as the ?signature? holes on golf courses. A prime example is the famed 17th at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, which hosts the PGA?s annual Tournament Players Championship. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2005
Investors get red carpet
A pro-investment attitude and progressive legislation have helped The Bahamas to emerge as a top choice for foreign investors. Combine these elements with close proximity to the US, a strong economy and a well-regulated and growing financial services indu ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2005
Move over Las Vegas
When it's completed in 2006, Kerzner International?s $2-billion-plus Atlantis complex on Paradise Island will be more than just another mega-resort. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2005
Nassau's mad forts builder
There are 12 old fortifications on New Providence and Paradise Island, dating back to the 18th century when France, Britain, Spain, and the fledgling United States, were all jostling for ownership and control of The Bahamas? 700-plus islands. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2005
Choosing a new scent
Picking the right fragrance is becoming more difficult as more choices than ever hit the market. But there are ways to tell which scents are right for you and which are wrong. And you can do it without trailing a collage of unflattering trial fragrances ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2005
A house by the sea
To live by the seashore in The Bahamas, is to have a window on the universe: a sky full of twinkling stars at night and the constantly changing prospect of a sparkling ocean by day. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2005
Shopping for him/her
There are at least three reasons why The Bahamas is one of the best places in the world to buy a present for your significant other. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2005
Active pursuits
Don?t be content to stay in your hotel on your vacation. No matter how much the hotels and resorts have to offer, Nassau offers far more in the way of adventure activities. Participate in just a few, and your holiday in The Bahamas will be unforgettable. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2005
Dining options
There are hundreds of reasons why you should get out and explore all the culinary offerings of New Providence and Paradise Island. Here are 10: fresh fish, innovative food combinations, atmosphere galore, exotic foreign and native dishes, ocean views, so ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2005
Guest Chef - Caribbean Grill
Anthony's Caribbean Grill is a popular and reasonably priced restaurant at the northern end of the Paradise Village Shopping Centre, where a cosmopolitan crowd of customers gathers each day for tasty lunches and dinners in a relaxed, colourful setting. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2005
Guest Chef - Clay Oven
When Arogya Doss and Tilak Raj begin their work day at the Clay Oven, an authentic Indian restaurant in downtown Nassau, the immaculate kitchen takes on an air of busy intensity. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2005
Herbs and spice
When it comes to hot and spicy, tangy and zesty, dulcet and piquant, Bahamian cooks have an innate talent for transposing a dish from the mundane to the memorable. Spices, herbs and seasonings are perhaps the most important ingredients in Bahamian cuisin ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2005
Nassau nightlife
The sun never sets on your vacation fun in The Bahamas ? the good times go on long after dark. Whether it?s the excitement of a Junkanoo ?rush-out? or a romantic, candle-lit dinner for two, there is no shortage of options.
Get caught in the exciting rhyt ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2005
Outdoor dining
As you sit outdoors on a warm winter evening in The Bahamas, a tropical cocktail in hand and a delicious dinner on the way, spare a thought for friends and family back home, poor beggars. Imagine them, bundled up, shovelling snow, scraping windshields, bl ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2005
Roll out the barrel
Rum has been inextricably linked to The Bahamas by hordes of pirates who frequented the area centuries ago. Rum?s rich history is steeped in treachery and deception. Referred to as ?rumbullion? and ?kill devil? in 1651 by Richard Ligon ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2005
Seasons & seasonings
For everything there is a season. In The Bahamas, the best fruit pickings are to be had in the summer and fall. This includes the juicy, exotic mango, which is used to flavour every style of dish in The Bahamas ? including mousse, ice cream, roasts, jams ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2005
Sensational seafood
The Bahamas is a seafood lover?s paradise. The oceans are teeming with fish and shellfish that can be caught and prepared the very same day.
Almost all of the restaurants in Nassau and Paradise Island feature seafood of some sort, much of it fresh. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2005
Sushi in the sand
Relax in the sun, sand and surf with your sushi or sandwich. A picnic on the beach is a great way to enjoy the natural beauty of The Bahamas without breaking your budget. There are myriad options available, from quick and cheap to gourmet take-away. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2004
Go out and play in the ocean
Beyond the confines of your hotel room is a world of ocean adventures. Participate in just a few, and your holiday in The Bahamas will be unforgettable. You just have to know what?s available. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2004
Bahamian twist
Conch (pronounced ?konk?) may be the quintessential Bahamian dish, but there?s much more to native cuisine than this large ocean mollusc. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2004
Dine out tonight
Here?s why you should get out and explore all the culinary offerings of New Providence and Paradise Island: fresh fish ? just plucked from the sea, innovative food combinations, atmosphere galore, exotic foreign and native dishes, ocean views, soft dinner ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2004
Guest Chef - Chez Willie
Chef James Grant, 49, started cooking at the posh Cat Cay Club on Cat Cay, south of Bimini, in the early 1970s ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2004
McCorquodale's Crocodile's
If you?re munching a delicious conch burger at about quarter after six and you hear a mailboat sounding its horn, you?re probably at Croc?s, overlooking Nassau?s busy harbour. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2004
It's in the sauce
Larousse Gastronomique lists more than 200 sauces on its 1,000 pages, from aigre-doux (sweet-and-sour) to zingara (paprika and tomato). The actual number of sauces in the world, however, is unknown, probably in the thousands and constantly growing. Many o ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2004
Nighttime is the right time
The fun never sets in The Bahamas, least of all in New Providence. Whether it be a romantic evening of dining by candlelight, getting caught in the exciting rhythm of Junkanoo or dancing the night away at a hot nightclub, You?ll find something here to fil ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2004
Bahamas gets rid of red tape
We are replacing red tape with a welcoming red carpet. The Bahamas is open for business,? says Allyson Maynard Gibson, Minister of Financial Services and Investments. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2004
Changing courses
The Bahamas? oldest golf course, the Radisson?s Cable Beach course, is maturing and lush following its recent complete makeover. Veteran golf course designer and consultant Fred Settle Jr directed the cosmetics, which included reversing the nines, elimina ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2004
Cool jobs in a warm place
Waving food in front of 30 hungry sharks is just another part of an average work day for Bryan Cunningham, manager as well as a shark feeder and dive instructor at Nassau Scuba Centre. He?s been feeding sharks for three years and still enjoys the thrill o ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2004
Under the sea in Nassau
If you haven?t yet seen the underwater beauty of the ocean around Nassau and Paradise Island, prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience. It?s ?a world of weightlessness and wonder,? writes diving pioneer, Dr Joseph MacInnis. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2004
Historic Bay Street
As you stroll down venerable Bay Street in downtown Nassau shopping for duty-free bargains in perfume, jewellery, leather, china, crystal, cameras, linen and much else, consider this: You?re treading in the ancient footsteps of bloodthirsty pirates, Briti ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2004
Little-known memorials
Suppose you?re walking back downtown after a Bahamian lunch of fried snapper, fries, plantain and coleslaw at one of the many little restaurants at Arawak Cay. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2004
On location in The Bahamas
Location is as important to the film industry as it is to real estate. In the movie industry the expression ?on location? often means some exotic place outside of New York or Hollywood, such as Paris, Rome, Monte Carlo or Bora Bora and Fiji in the south ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2004
Pampering in paradise
Some would say The Bahamas is nature?s spa. Strolling along a sandy beach serves as a wonderful foot scrub. Taking a dip in the azure ocean can double as a soothing hydrotherapy session. Relaxing on a beach towel, allowing the warmth of the sun to envelop ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2004
What's your scent?
Astrologers base their ideas on the position of the planets and the sun at a person?s time of birth, but it is not an exact science. Even an avid astrology buff will admit that the stars ?impel, not compel ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2004
Buying furnished?
If you?re a first-time buyer of a house or condo in The Bahamas, you are probably looking for a furnished place, says Cara Christie, a vice president with H G Christie Ltd in Nassau. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
All you need to know about investing
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about the Bahamian financial sector. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Wendy Warren well-schooled for BFSB post
In The Bahamas' financial services industry, few people are as high profile as Wendy Warren. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Drumbeat of The Bahamas
The drumbeat is the essence and the soul of Bahamian culture. And the drum sets the heartbeat for all Bahamian music, including rake 'n scrape, Junkanoo and goombay. Edmund Moxey, musician, historian, teacher, son of the late legend George "God Bless" ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
All you need to know about investing
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about the Bahamian financial sector. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Amendment to IBC Act could double business for captive insurance
Thanks to amendments in the International Business Companies (IBCs) Act, The Bahamas? captive insurers have hopes of escaping from years of less-than-robust business. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Award winning Bahamian chefs
The Bahamas has some of the best weather, beaches and resorts to be found anywhere in the world, so it only seems fitting that the best dining can be found here as well. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Redefining Bahamian art
Long identified by quaint island scenes, brilliant poinciana trees, seascapes and Junkanoo, Bahamian art is redefining itself and the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) is making that possible. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Experience ethnic dining
The Bahamas has its own unique flavour when it comes to dining. Where else can you enjoy a tasty guava duff after a mouth-watering grouper dinner with peas n? rice and a side of macaroni n? cheese? But Bahamian cuisine is not all you?ll find here. In fact ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Financial sector has unique alliance with government
To use a sports analogy, one of the best teams to come out of The Bahamas in recent memory was formed in 1999 when the islands? financial services industry and the government came together in an unprecedented show of solidarity. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Financial and tourist industries place Bahamas in enviable position
Much of the recent legislation that benefits investors in The Bahamas can be traced to 2002. When newly elected Prime Minister Perry Christie took office that year, one of his first acts was to establish a new Cabinet post ? the Ministry of Financial Serv ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Garzaroli's fabulous cellar
One of Enrico Garzaroli?s many passions is telling stories. Usually, the joke?s on him: the time he was arrested by the NYPD on suspicion of purloining the rare wine he had under his arm; the time he had to take half-price on an expensive bottle and the t ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Golfing around The Bahamas
Golf and The Bahamas have been sporadic bedmates since near the end of the 18th century. Sometimes the relationship has been dynamic; sometimes restrained. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Healthy diving practices
Intricate coral reefs, colourful marine life and the clearest warm turquoise waters continue to attract diving enthusiasts from around the world to The Bahamas. However, without the efforts of marine conservation, visitors expecting to encounter an enchan ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
High rollers get a free ride
Just as they do all over the world, high rollers get special treatment at the two large and glitzy casinos in Nassau: the Casino at Atlantis on Paradise island and the Wyndham Nassau Resort?s Crystal Palace Casino at Cable Beach. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
New investment fund act gives major edge over other jurisdictions
Anew Investment Fund Act was passed in December 2003, to address a sizeable increase in the investment funds business. The new Act puts the regulatory structure of The Bahamas among the leaders of investment fund administration. ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Tropical nature in the raw
Although The Bahamas welcomes more than four million tourists every year, most of them visit New Providence (Nassau and Paradise Island) or Grand Bahama (Freeport) and increasingly now, Abaco. But most do not get a chance to experience the "real" Bahamas, ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Tying the knot in paradise
Thousands of weddings are held in The Bahamas each year, and it?s no mystery why. Imagine saying ?I do? on a pristine white sandy beach overlooking the clear turquoise ocean. Or picture yourself exchanging vows in a tranquil garden under a canopy of vibra ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
A vision for the tourist industry
Obie H Wilchcombe wants to banish the term ?slow period? from discussions about tourism in The Bahamas.
To do that, Wilchcombe ? the Bahamas? dynamic Minister of Tourism ? has launched a multi-million-dollar promotional programme that re-brands The Baham ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2004
Executives love the lifestyle
Imagine ? negotiating business deals from a conference room with panoramic views of the Atlantic, or power lunches just minutes away from some of the best beaches in the world. From offshore bank presidents to power players on the international investment ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
Only in The Bahamas
If the sun, sand and sea have you so distracted that you can?t remember where you are, there are several signs that will help you determine that you are truly in The Bahamas. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
Investing in paradise
With its close proximity to the US, a strong economy and a well-regulated and growing financial services industry, The Bahamas is more than sun, sea and sand. It's a great investment destination, offering innovative vehicles in an offshore environment as ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
Gems, jewels
Nassau and Paradise Island are blessed with a host of outlets for quality gems, jewels and jewellery. They also have a tax, pricing structure and distribution system that makes buying them in Nassau financially rewarding. But how do you tell the gems ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
Twenty years and counting
For the past 20 years The Bahamas National Youth Choir has been enchanting audiences both at home and abroad with its colourful and lively performances. The choir's repertoire focuses on Bahamian folk and popular music, but also includes traditional ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
A little learning is ...
The immortal Don Quixote says "'Tis good to live and learn," and if you believe that, Nassau and Paradise Island are good places to live and learn a little bit about a lot of things: how to play baccarat, for example, and how to tell a Bahama woodstar ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
Where-to-stay
New Providence and Paradise Island offer accommodations to suit every budget and need. If you're looking for a quiet and secluded hideaway, you've come to the right place. If you want to stay in a large resort complex in the middle of the action, you've ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
When's the right time?
You can make your Bahamas vacation last forever by purchasing a home or timeshare here. With so many homes and timeshares to choose from - in gated communities on canals, with docks, beaches, swimming pools and the most up-to-date amenities ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
Changes at Nassau courses
South Ocean Golf Club, long considered a diamond in the rough by knowledgeable golfers, is about to get a $5-million facelift. Designed by renowned architect Joe Lee, this 6,707-yd track at the southwestern corner of New Providence features two blue holes ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
His and hers scents
Looking for a new signature scent? The sheer number of fragrances on the market can make choosing just one a challenge. Narrow your search to the newest launches and you'll improve your chances of finding something that no one else is wearing. Escada ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
Showcase of Bahamian art
Nestled in a historic downtown neighbourhood in one of Nassau's most magnificent buildings, the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) is a stunning example of what happens when the present honours the past. Villa Doyle, the stately mansion on West ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2004
There's plenty to look at
With miles and miles of white sandy beaches and azure seas, it's easy to spend your time sunbathing and relaxing. But if tanning is not your idea of a sport there's lots to keep you busy here: from diving, snorkelling, fishing and windsurfing to rugby ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2004
Desserts to die for...
According to one famous gastronome ? Belgian Maurice des Ombiaux, who wrote several books on cuisine ? ?To create a fine dessert, one has to combine the skills of a confectioner, a decorator, a painter, an architect, an ice cream maker, a sculptor and a f ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2004
Global gastronomy
The Bahamas has earned and nurtured a reputation for fine dining that belies its size. While small in square miles, it is large in square meal ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2004
Guest Chef - Senor Frog's
Miguel Suarez, born in Cuba and raised in Miami, came to The Bahamas in early 2003 to open the popular Mexican restaurant Señïr Frog?s in Nassau. ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2003
Buying property
Buying real estate in The Bahamas is mostly a matter of balancing your needs and wants with your resources. A beach at your doorstep, a tennis court in your yard, a home on a golf course, a jacuzzi and a dozen spare bedrooms, perpetually beautiful gardens ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2003
Bahamas is blue chip
There are compelling reasons for business to move offshore, says Brian Moree, senior partner at McKinney, Bancroft and Hughes and chairman of the 33-member Financial Services Consultative Forum (FSCF), which advises government on matters affecting the ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JULY 2003
Knowles and Nestor
They don't generate the headlines that Andre Agassi and Serena Williams do. But two thirty-somethings, one Bahamian and one Canadian, have quietly set the international tennis world afire. Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor have earned ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2003
A Bahamian dinner party
Unless you live in the tropics, you?re not likely to find conch in your local supermarket.
This is a bit of a drawback if you want to prepare an authentic Bahamian dinner for your friends back home. Conch, the monopod mollusc in a spiral shell, is the na ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2003
Guest Chef - Mabuhay Gardens
Nassau is blessed with a variety of Asian eateries: Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Filipino.
One Asian fusion bistro that is attracting an increasing number of locals as well as cruise ship crews and passengers, is Mabuhay Gardens Oriental Restaurant, just ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2003
Guest Chef - Villaggio
Mark Connor, 39, a native of Oxford, England, came to The Bahamas in October, 2001, to start Ristorante Villaggio. A year in the planning, the restaurant was designed to be like one he knew in Istanbul with a New York/Italian theme. It exudes class.
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2003
Nassau nightlife
Whether your idea of a fabulous evening starts with an unpronounceable French entrée or a hearty Bahamian meal, you can cap the evening with a healthy portion of entertainment at your choice of lively New Providence and Paradise Island night spots. ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JULY 2003
The freshest fish is closest to the sea
The fresher the fish, the better the taste. That?s why fishermen return to Nassau at various times of the day; some at mid-morning, perhaps with red snappers or yellowtails for the noon meal; others in the afternoon, perhaps with fresh grouper, mahi-mahi ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Blue Chip - E-commerce
Minister of State for Finance James Smith is upbeat about The Bahamas' potential as a centre for e-commerce once key legislation and a strong infrastructure are in place. "The Bahamas has to see e-commerce as a very important sector for future development ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Attracting tourism dollars
Thanks to attractive business incentives and its tax-neutral platform, The Bahamas has attracted considerable international investment in its tourism industry over the last 10 years, helping to make the nation the leading destination in the Caribbean ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
A new world order
When Perry Christie became Prime Minister of The Bahamas following his Progressive Liberal Party's (PLP) landslide election victory in May 2002, he did two things to boost the country's important financial services sector. He created a Ministry of ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Blue Chip - BFSB
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) is at the heart of the industry in The Bahamas, uniting a large body of professionals with the common goal of promoting and developing the financial sector and ensuring The Bahamas' reputation as a premier ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Investing in The Bahamas
The Bahamas is a highly attractive investment destination for businesses and high-net worth individuals who want to manage their wealth in a well-regulated environment. There are a number of compelling reasons for business to move offshore, says Brian ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Out Islands in the sun
Beyond the historic charm of Nassau and Paradise Island, beyond the state-of-the-art luxury and efficiency of Freeport and Lucaya, the real Bahamas is sprinkled over 100,000 square miles of the Atlantic. Come explore with us and enjoy the view. Nearly 200 ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Land & sea park
Even the most prolific writer scrambles for words to describe the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. "Astonishing" and "stunning," even "spectacular" and "breath-taking" are trotted out, but overblown adjectives cannot evoke the natural splendour of this place ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Something for everyone
Many tourists visiting The Bahamas get all the activity they crave flipping over to re-apply sunblock, shopping the length and breadth of Bay St, or pulling the handle on a slot machine. But if it's true action, adventure and exploration you seek to make ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Best dives in Nassau
Home to the second-largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere, The Bahamas boasts spectacular blue holes, walls, caves, coral reefs and shipwrecks, making it a top destination for novice and experienced divers alike. But while just about any Bahamian ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Bahamas by Water
Thirty- five years ago, in 1967, South African hotelier Sol Kerzner visited The Bahamas for the first time and instantly fell in love with the water. "I'd never seen water with that clarity before, with that colour," he said in an interview. "The only ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Historic Sites
Nassau's past is preserved in rich little pockets of history almost hidden throughout the country's capital. Peeking into these pockets is rewarding, educational and fun, if you know where to look. The Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Act of 1998 ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Estate names
Many of the estates in and around Nassau have interesting names - some pretty obscure, others easily traceable. "The lay of the land often dictates the name of a property," says realtor George Damianos. "Many of the names are obvious." The Hermitage on ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Investing for sea, sand, sun
When people think of reasons to invest in The Bahamas, they might want to add sun, sea and sand to the list. "We call it following your money. The Bahamas provides a destination, we believe, not only for financial management, but for lifestyle, and we ... continue
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WELCOME BAHAMAS - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - 2003
Blue chip - A new era
Private and public sectors are working together like never before to continually mould a blue chip financial centre. When MP Allyson Maynard Gibson was appointed head of the new Ministry of Financial Services and Investments, she arrived at her post armed ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
Time to Invest
Is this a good time to buy a home or invest in property in The Bahamas? Not surprisingly, top real estate agents respond with an immediate and unequivocal, "Yes". So says John Christie, vice-president of H G Christie Ltd, "because you can ... continue
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE - JAN 2003
Food & Culture
Who would have thought 40 years ago that a collection of ramshackle food stalls would one day become a modern-day hub of Bahamian culture? The answer is no one, not even the pioneers who first set up conch and seafood wagons around ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
Diving the Edge
"You ain't seen nothin' yet," says a Bachman-Turner Overdrive song from the 1970's. While the expression may be ungrammatical, it describes perfectly the ineffable experience of diving on a wall for the first time. You're in one of the ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
Buying an Island
Buying an island is often more of a dream than a reality, according to most Bahamian realtors. Island living is not for everyone. But it's a dream that many dare to dream. The steps to buying and developing an island lead up a sometimes ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
Other Side of Paradise
Like an Out Island that floated to shore, New Providence?s south side has a charm all its own. Far from the glitz and glamour of Paradise Island and Cable Beach, several remote communities here represent a side of New Providence seldom ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
Blue Chip Financial Centre
With its proximity to the United States, a strong economy rated as positive by Moody's Investors Service, and a well-regulated financial services industry, The Bahamas is more than sun, sea and sand. It's a great investment destination, offering ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
By Land and Sea
Activities in Nassau and Paradise Island are limited only by the imagination. Nassau is blessed with a plethora of arenas for adventure, both on land and in and on the omnipresent ocean. Some people find their excitement walloping a little dimpled ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
Never Dived?
Visiting The Bahamas without exploring the ocean is like visiting Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. And diving is by far the best way to explore the warm, clear Bahamian waters. In fact, The Bahamas is one of the best places in the world to dive ... continue
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WHAT-TO-DO - NASSAU, CABLE BEACH & PARADISE ISLAND - JAN 2003
Great Finds and Wise Buys
It doesn't happen often, but every once in awhile you'll spot the item - a perfume, a ring, a cigar, a purse, a straw hat - and it's perfect. It could be a T-shirt going for next to nothing or a luxury watch that will lay a big bruise on your pocketbook ... continue
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Accommodations - hotels, marinas, rentals, more
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