Map of New Providence Island (Nassau/Paradise Island)
Downtown Nassau
Parliament Square in downtown Nassau is the center of the Bahamian
government, where you will discover picturesque pastel buildings erected in
the early 1800s by Loyalists, including the Houses of Parliament, the old
Colonial Secretary's Office, the Supreme Court, surround a marble statue of
Queen Victoria. Each season, the Opening Ceremonies of the Supreme Court
fill the square with pomp and pageantry. Further downtown stands Fort
Charlotte. Built in 1788, it is complete with moat, open battlements and
dungeons.
Cable Beach
Cable Beach, with its casinos, luxury hotels, and sandy white beaches,
got its name from the laying of transatlantic telephone cables in 1907
linking the Bahamas to the rest of the world.
Paradise Island
For encounters of a different kind, venture east and cross the bridge
from the town of Nassau to "Paradise," with resorts, casinos and exciting
nightlife on an island formerly called "Hog." Its transformation is not
unlike Cinderella's putting on the glass slipper. For years the island stood
completely undeveloped, its beaches and tropical splendor unnoticed by the
world. Suddenly, with the addition of luxurious hotels and a sparkling
casino, it was transformed into one of the most glamorous and celebrated
resort centers in the world, combining exclusive tranquillity and lots of
action.
Adelaide
West of Coral Harbour, lies Adelaide, a tiny village with narrow streets.
It was one of the first Black settlements established after the abolition of
slavery. The area offers a fine spot for fishing and swimming.
Lyford Cay
At the tip of New Providence Island, is Lyford Cay, an exclusive
residential enclave. Home to stars like Sean Connery.
Coral Island
Coral Island, with its 100 foot tower offers a commanding view. Descend
into its underwater observatory for close encounters with stingrays and
other creatures.
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