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While the Bahamas may be well known for pristine, white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, these islands also showcase a bit of history and romance. Bahamas hotels often feature walking city tours or can help arrange for walking tours to complete your Bahamas experience. In the island of Nassau, start with Rawson Square, right across the cruise dock the Prince George Wharf. Rawson square is surrounded by the historic government buildings and the Ministry of Tourism Office. Find Bay Street, Nassaus main and oldest thoroughfare and enjoy an afternoon of shopping. The best downtown shopping is in Bay Street, it also showcases colonial architecture in the buildings on this street. The Frederick Street Steps (or St. Andrew's, Hill Crest or Blackbeard's Steps) lead to East Hill Street. Carved out of stone in 1793, legend claims that the notorious pirate Blackbeard took these steps to go onto East Hill Street to see when the ships were coming in. Clifton Heritage National Park tells the story of groups of people that influenced Bahamian history and culture. The forts in Nassau are also excellent places to visit: Fort Charlotte, Fort Fincastle, and Fort Montagu.
An Island Wedding at Bahamas Hotels
Perfect weather set amidst the natural beauty of the Bahamas its the perfect setting for your wedding. The Bahamas tropical wonders and famed hospitality are sure to make your dream day extra special. The scenery and famed hospitality blend perfectly for your Caribbean wedding. Several Bahamas hotels offer wedding packages that are worth looking into. At The Pelican Bay, you can choose from three magnificent venues: a waterside gazebo, a secluded beach, and poolside overlooking Bell Channel Bay and a marina. Pelican Bay offers three venues for your wedding ceremony: a secluded beach, a waterside gazebo, and poolside overlooking Bell Channel Bay and a Marina. The following Bahamas hotels are also worth your consideration: The Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant, Paradise Island Harbour Resort, Sandals Royal Bahamian, Wyndham Nassau Beach Resort, Grand Bahama Island, Radisson Our Lucaya Resort Grand Bahama Island, Pelican Bay Resort At Lucaya, Grand Isle Resort & Spa, Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Pink Sands Resort - Harbour Island, and Stella Maris Resort Club Long Island. There are also excellent venues at Fernandez Bay, Palm Bay Beach Club Georgetown, Exuma, Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Valentine Resort & Marina Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bimini Bay Resort and Marina Bimini, Emerald Palms Resort Hotel, and Small Hope Bay Lodge. The Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant, Paradise Island Harbour Resort, Sandals Royal Bahamian, Wyndham Nassau Beach Resort, Grand Bahama Island, Radisson Our Lucaya Resort Grand Bahama Island, Pelican Bay Resort At Lucaya, Grand Isle Resort & Spa, Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort, Pink Sands Resort - Harbour Island, Stella Maris Resort Club Long Island, The Cove Eleuthera, Fernandez Bay, Palm Bay Beach Club Georgetown, Exuma, Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Valentine Resort & Marina Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bimini Bay Resort and Marina Bimini, Emerald Palms Resort Hotel, and Small Hope Bay Lodge all offer excellent wedding packages and one is sure to fit exactly what you need.
Bahamas Hotels for Your Family Vacation
The Bahamas is an excellent option for your next family vacation and there are several Bahamas hotels that can help attend to your familys needs. There are several family-friendly Bahamas hotels that you can choose from. The Bahamas' best-known resort is the Atlantis Resort, which boasts of an atmosphere that your family will appreciate: pools, a full range of restaurants from cafes to top-class dining areas, and the biggest casino in the Bahamas. The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach is nestled on 26 acres of expertly-tended property, crowned by a quarter-mile stretch of white-sand beach. You can keep your kids entertained with the resorts Viva Kid's Club. Ranked among Forbes magazine's Top 400 Hotels and Child magazine's Top Ten Best Caribbean Resorts for Families, The Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort is one of the best lodging options around for your family. If theyre tired of the water, take them to the Kids Club where the staff will keep them entertained and well-attended. The resort also features a Kids Club to entertain your little ones.
Festivals and Bahamas Hotels
The festivals of the Bahamas are just as enticing as the islands natural beauty. In January, the islands celebrate Junkanoo, a Mardi Gras-style festival that begins a few hours before dawn on New Year's Day. January is also the month for the New Year's Day Sailing Regatta in Nassau and Paradise Island; and the Annual Bahamas Wahoo Championships in Berry Islands. Water sports are at the top of the agenda during February: the Mid-Winter Wahoo in Bimini and the Farmer's Cay Festival. George Town plays hosts to the Bahamas Family Island Regatta during April while the Bahamas Billfish Championship and the Bahamas White Marlin Open are held in the Abacos. June brings in the Eleuthera Pineapple Festival in Gregory Town, Eleuthera. In July, Bahamas celebrates Independence Week. August commemorates the emancipation of slaves in 1834, highlighted by the Junkanoo Rushout and a slew of mouth-watering cookouts. The islands celebrate the New World landing of Christopher Columbus on October 12, called Discovery Day. Savor the sumptuous seafood in October during the Great Bahamas Seafood and Heritage Festival, Heritage Village in Arawak Cay. November celebrates Guy Fawkes Day with evening parades through the streets of Nassau; during the same month, the Annual One Bahamas Music & Heritage Festival is also celebrated. Decembers most popular festival is Junkanoo Boxing Day. Visit the Bahamas during these festivals and stay at these Bahamas hotels: Bell Channel Inn, Old Bahama Bay at Gin Sur Mer , Paradise Island Harbour Resort , Nassau Palm Resort, and Riu Palace Paradise Island.
