ATTRACTIONS ON NEW PROVIDENCE
National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
Set in a magnificent Italiante-Colonial mansion, this museum was opened in 2003.
It houses works of many great Bahamian Artists and has an excellent gift shop.
The entrance fee is $5.00. Open Monday to Saturday, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
West and West Hill Street. Tel: 001 242 328 5800. www.nagb.org.bs
Blue Lagoon Island, Dolphin Encounters
Here you can stand waist deep in protected water and interact with the dolphins or swim with them with the help of snorkelling gear. Departures are from Paradise island. Costs: Swim with the dolphins $165. Encounters $85. Observers $20.
Tel: 001 242 363 1003. www.dolphinencounters.com
Island World Adventures, Exuma Excursions
This unmissable full day out starts by boarding a high speed, state of the art power boat. After about an hour, skimming over crystal clear waters, you will arrive at Saddleback Island, 40 miles off the coast of Nassau. Here you can relax and unwind on one of the many deserted beaches, explore an isolated sand bar and snorkel on the shallow coral reefs, teeming with colourful tropical fish. Enjoy lunch under tropical foliage on one of the split level dining decks. Afterwards, feed the sharks and fish, take a guided trip around the island, swim and on the return journey visit Leaf Cay and say ‘hello’ to dozens of friendly Iguanas just waiting to meet you.
Price $85- $100 per person including food, beverages all day, arrangements, activities and ground transportation.
Tel: 001 242 363 3333. www.islandworldadventures.com.
Atlantis Aquarium.
You don’t have to stay in Atlantis as many of the resort’s attractions including the restaurants and casino are open to non-residents. Take a guided ‘Discover Atlantis Tour’, cost $29 per person. This tour covers the magnificent aquarium as well as the waterslides and pools, daily tours.
Tel: 001 242 363 3000. www.atlantis.com.
Horse-drawn surreys
Take a ride from Woodes Rogers Walk in Rawson Square on a horse-drawn surrey around the colourful streets of Nassau. Price around $10 per half hour per adult.
