Paradise Island is an island in the Bahamas, located just off the shore of the city of Nassau, which is itself located on the northern edge of the island of New Providence. The white sands of Paradise Island are combed by gently rolling seas and basked in sunlight almost every day of the year. On Paradise Island you’ll find some of the more exquisite stretches in the Bahamas. Paradise Beach is the mainstay, but the rest of the island has great beaches as well including the three miles of continuous sand that stretches from the Atlantis resort all the way to Snorkeler’s Cove.
Here you’ll find luscious greens and sun-baked courts for the taking on Nassau-Paradise Island. Play eighteen holes oceanside on Paradise Island, at the
Ocean Club Golf Course, or take in sweeping views of Cable Beach from the Cable Beach Resort’sGolf Club. You’ll also find tennis courts for guests and non-guests alikeat a number of our Hotel. Elegance here is par for the course. Or the court.
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shopping in the afternoon is pleasure for the tourists. Wander the boutiques in Marina Village for island-style accesories or the latest in resort-wear fashion. Everything good comes from the sea, including conch, which the local artisans craft into everything from delicate trinkets to conversation-worthy dinnerware. Pick out authentic Bahamian handicrafts from the shops at Festival Place or stroll to the historic Straw Market for our signature straw hats, beautiful handmade woodcarvings and other island souvenirs. On Bay Street, you can find a variety of luxuries such as high-end jewelry, liquor, watches, crystal, china and perfume.
From local favorites like conch salad and fried snapper to haute Continental cuisine, The dining options reflect the fusion of the many cultural influences. All over the island, chefs start with fresh-from-the-sea ingredients, including conch, grouper and snapper. They draw from the spices and techniques of the British, Spanish and West Indian history. And it all comes together in a way that suits the mood of the place, whether it’s the refined, old-world ambiance of
Graycliff Restaurant or the elbows-on-the-table feel of the Fish Fry. But wherever and however you dine, don’t leave without cracking into some conch.
There’s no end to after-hours options on Nassau-Paradise Island. Start your evenings at casual beachfront bars. Try an island-inspired drink, such as a mango daiquiri or a coconut-and-gin concoction. Once the moon rises, migrate to a jumpin’ dance club for some live action or a laid-back jazz joint for a live vibe. Or shake things up at our two casinos. Paradise Island Casino is the Caribbean’s largest, while Cable Beach glitters and jangles with its own Crystal Palace Casino.
Paradise Island is an island in the Bahamas, located just off the shore of the city of Nassau, which is itself located on the northern edge of the island of New Providence. The white sands of Paradise Island are combed by gently rolling seas and basked in sunlight almost every day of the year. On Paradise Island you’ll find some of the more exquisite stretches in the Bahamas. Paradise Beach is the mainstay, but the rest of the island has great beaches as well including the three miles of continuous sand that stretches from the Atlantis resort all the way to Snorkeler’s Cove.