Paradise Island - Bahamas Luxury Hotels

Starting 60 miles off the coast of South Florida and stretching as far south as Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas is set in the most beautiful crystal blue waters.  These islands share a rich history and culture.  Originally called ‘baja mar’, Spanish for ‘shallow waters or sea,’ the name ‘Bahamas’ effectively means ‘The Island of the Shallow  Sea.’

Paradise Island, located at the heart of The Bahamas, greets visitors with a very genuine Bahamian blend of experiences.  Families, city slickers, land and water lovers alike will find no shortage of fun in the sun on Nassau/Paradise Island. Feel what it’s like to be satisfied and yet hungry for more at the same time.

Paradise Island also has one of the finest world-class beach resorts in the world.  Beaches here are ideal for walking, swimming, or sunbathing. Indulge in such water sports as water-skiing, snorkeling, and parasailing. The warm, crystal-clear waters and drop-offs close to shore make the islands a diver's dream.  Historical wrecks, mysterious blue holes and caves, vibrant living reefs, soaring wall dives, and thrilling shark watches all await learning and experienced divers.

Originally called Hogg Island, Paradise Island is connected to the city of Nassau by two 600-foot bridges.  The 685-acre Paradise Island is developed almost exclusively to accommodate travelers – with resorts, hotels, restaurants, shops, a golf course, an aquarium, and a casino rounding out the amenities.  Very few private residences exist on the island.  The two most luxurious resorts on the island are part of our portfolio: One and Only Ocean Club and The Cove Atlantis.

The Islands of The Bahamas are blessed with a semi-tropical climate. Typical temperatures range from 70° to 80° Fahrenheit.  While we can give no guarantees regarding rain, rainfall is most unlikely from November through April.  Water temperatures range from the low 80s in the summer to about 74°F in midwinter.

Paradise Island - Bahamas Destinations Facts

CURRENCY:

The Bahamian dollar (B$) is equal to the US dollar, and both are widely accepted. The resorts also accept traveller’s cheques, and currency exchange is available at the reception desk.

CLIMATE:

The weather in The Bahamas is typically warm. Highs range from the mid to upper 70's F (25 C) during the winter to the upper 80's F (32 C) in the summer.

MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURES:

ELECTRICITY:

Bahamas utilizes the North American standard 120-volt, 60-Hertz alternating power required to power US and Canadian appliances such as electric razors, hairdryers, and other standard items found in guest rooms. European appliances require a power adapter.

TIME ZONE:

Paradise Island, Bahamas, falls within the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone, the same as Miami and New York City. It is five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT – 5)

LANGUAGE:

The official language of The Bahamas is English, more British than American, and generally intertwined with a special Bahamian dialect. Some Indian words like cassava and guava have been retained in the language.

VISA REQUIREMENTS:

Visa and passport requirements frequently change. We do our best to keep this information as current as possible; however, we recommend  that all visitors check with their embassy or consulate before their departure.

Upon your arrival to The Islands Of The Bahamas, you will be asked to fill out an Immigration Arrival/Departure Card, which you will keep part of until your departure.All visitors are required to be in possession of a return ticket. U.S. visitors staying for eight months or less need a return ticket plus a passport (passports expired up to five years may also be used) or a certified birth certificate with a government-issued photo identification, such as a voter's card or driver's license. Naturalized citizens require naturalization papers (photo identification is not required).U.S. permanent residents (green card holders) require a valid green card, along with a valid passport from their place of birth, for visits not exceeding thirty days.Canadian citizens may also enter The Bahamas without a passport for visits up to 21 days, upon presentation of an original birth certificate. (Copy not acceptable.)Landed immigrants in possession of the Canadian Immigration Record Form 1000 should follow the same requirements as Alien residents. All others need a valid passport.British subjects from the United Kingdom and colonies may enter The Islands Of The Bahamas as visitors without passports or visas for periods not exceeding three weeks. For longer stays they must present a passport.A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from the following countries: Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Peru and Sudan. Travelers are required to be vaccinated 10 days prior to entering The Islands Of The Bahamas and must have a valid certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever

 

Things To Do in Paradise Island - Bahamas

Sailing

Enjoy the fantastic feeling of sailing - just picture yourself laying on the sun deck, under the white billowing jib, Sunbathe on the deck, sit in the shade under the sails, or in the cockpit beneath the bimini top while you listen to a great selection of Bahamain music, to the wind, or to the waves lapping against the bow. You'll find that sailing is the perfect vacation experience, like going to another world.

Things To Do in Paradise Island - Bahamas

Swim with the Dolphins

An Approximately 30-minute swim where you get to touch, kiss, feed and even dance with these lovable mammals. Enjoy the breathtaking foot push

Things To Do in Paradise Island - Bahamas

Dolphins Close Encounters

Interact with the dolphins from a waist-deep platform. Each guest will be able to touch, feed, kiss, dance with and hug a dolphin.Catamaran Sailing - You'll find there's nothing like the exhilaration of gliding through the ocean at high speed while all you can hear is the splash of waves as you cut through the water and the sound of the wind as it fills the sails.

Things To Do in Paradise Island - Bahamas

Helicopter Tour

Depart from Paradise Island Heliport, where you will enjoy an overhead view of the massive cruise liners docked at Nassau port along with a panoramic look at historic downtown Nassau and the famous water tower, Straw Market and Arawak Fish Fry.

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-2 Night Package: $50 discount

-3 Night Package: $60 discount

-4 Night Package: $80 discount

-5 Night Package: $100 discount

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-7 Night Package: $150 discount

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One&Only Ocean Club

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Travel Window: 19-Aug-2009 / 30-June-2010
Booking Window: 19-Aug-2009 / 30-June-2010

Terms and Conditions: Offer valid for a limited time only.