New Providence, the eleventh largest island of 700 islands that make up the Commonwealth of the Bahamas is a haven for vacationers. It delivers diverse selection of resorts, endless recreational and entertainment options, and white-sand beaches bordered by the sparkling Caribbean.
Located 180 miles off the coast of southern Florida, flights from the East Coast into Nassau's newly expanded Lynden Pindling International Airport average 2.5 hours, while non-stop service from Dallas is just three hours.
In Nassau and Paradise Island, families flock to Atlantis, an ocean-themed resort built around a 141-acre waterscape. Sheraton and other big name brands cater to conventions while intimate hotels such as the Graycliff appeal to those seeking privacy and British Colonial style. The all-inclusive Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort is designed strictly for couples—no kids allowed.
Nassau provides a true beach vacation, offering 17 stretches of white powdery sand and shimmering turquoise waters that average a temperature of 80 degrees. When the sun sets, there's nightlife and the action of gaming at the casinos.
Despite its offerings, Nassau has struggled with its identity and its ability to compete with other luxury beach destinations. That struggle is expected to end in December of 2014 when Baha Mar, a $3.5 billion resort development opens on a 1,000-acre site along Cable Beach.
"Nassau in the most recent past, failed to deliver the level of luxury and service that is now more prevalent in many places around the world," says Denise Gudreau, chief marketing officer for Baha Mar.
Led by Sarkis Izmerlian, a Swiss-born entrepreneur who has been living in the Bahamas for more than 10 years, Baha Mar is the Caribbean’s largest single-phase hospitality investment and currently the largest project under development in the Western Hemisphere.
The master plan, developed by Mike Hong Architects, places the development neatly along a 3,000-foot stretch of ocean front at Cable Beach. "The design was created to maximize its location and pay tribute to what's unique about the Bahamas," says Gudreau.
Located 180 miles off the coast of southern Florida, flights from the East Coast into Nassau's newly expanded Lynden Pindling International Airport average 2.5 hours, while non-stop service from Dallas is just three hours.
In Nassau and Paradise Island, families flock to Atlantis, an ocean-themed resort built around a 141-acre waterscape. Sheraton and other big name brands cater to conventions while intimate hotels such as the Graycliff appeal to those seeking privacy and British Colonial style. The all-inclusive Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort is designed strictly for couples—no kids allowed.
Nassau provides a true beach vacation, offering 17 stretches of white powdery sand and shimmering turquoise waters that average a temperature of 80 degrees. When the sun sets, there's nightlife and the action of gaming at the casinos.
Despite its offerings, Nassau has struggled with its identity and its ability to compete with other luxury beach destinations. That struggle is expected to end in December of 2014 when Baha Mar, a $3.5 billion resort development opens on a 1,000-acre site along Cable Beach.
"Nassau in the most recent past, failed to deliver the level of luxury and service that is now more prevalent in many places around the world," says Denise Gudreau, chief marketing officer for Baha Mar.
Led by Sarkis Izmerlian, a Swiss-born entrepreneur who has been living in the Bahamas for more than 10 years, Baha Mar is the Caribbean’s largest single-phase hospitality investment and currently the largest project under development in the Western Hemisphere.
The master plan, developed by Mike Hong Architects, places the development neatly along a 3,000-foot stretch of ocean front at Cable Beach. "The design was created to maximize its location and pay tribute to what's unique about the Bahamas," says Gudreau.
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