Nassau, New Providence

restaurants

Lukka Kairi Restaurant

ne of my favorite places for local food is Lukka Kairi, a waterfront restaurant downtown at St George’s Wharf. Embellished with local wood, it also has a massive mural that tells the history of the islands, and a live band plays on a stage behind the bar. The tapas-style portions are small enough that you can try all the Bahamas’ specialties – conch fritters, cracked conch, fried fish, lobster – in one place. It’s not cheap but it’s so worth it, and the food and the décor is so well done that I’m always proud to take visitors there. And you can’t leave the Bahamas without trying sky juice. It’s a locally loved combo of coconut water, gin and condensed milk that packs a real punch. I love the version at Lukka Kairi, where it comes in a mason jar and is topped with desiccated coconut. But with just three main ingredients, it’s easy to make for yourself once you get back home.

Nassau, New Providence

destination

Lyford Cay

Remains of the film rig for the underwater Vulcan scene in James Bond, Thunderball (c. 40ft deep)- Cool tugboat that you can swim inside (c. 50ft deep)- A couple other wrecks in 40-60ft of water.

Nassau, New Providence

destination • experience

Potter's Cay Dock

You NEED to have conch salad here!!! Conch is a huge local dish on the island and you will find it offered live or dead on the menu pretty much anywhere you go. I highly recommend trying it here though. I didn't think I would likeit but I ended up loving it. So if you are like me and hesitant to trying new foods at times, I promise you you will like this.

Nassau, New Providence

lodging

The Baha Mar Casino & Hotel

newest hotel that just opened on nassau island and it is beautiful!! Right now it Is only catered to the older crowd as there really aren’t many kid friednly ammenities besides the pool, but atlantis has a waterpark so families typically choose atlantis over this hotel. They are currently in the process of adding a waterpark though, so they will soon be some tough competition for atlantis. This grouping of hotels to connect to onelarge casino also remindes me of the WYNN in Las Vegas, that's how nice it is.

Nassau, New Providence

destination • experience

Queen's Staircase

This staircase is one of the more historic landmarks on the island and will be your passageway to fort fincastle and a shortcut to get to bennet's hill. If you are into history then you need to visit this place because you will truly appreciate the story behind it.

Paradise Island, N.P.

lodging

Atlantis Bahamas

the cove Is my favorite tower to stay in if you don’t have kids that is. This tower has it's only pool that is only for 21 years and up and is a getawat within the getaway of just being at atlantis. The water park is so much fun, the rooms are SOOO pretty and there are so many things to do along the property to keep you busy for a whole week. Warning that all the food places are typically closed by 10pm. Only downside is that it isn't anywhere near the city, so if you plan to leave the property then taxi rides will start to add up. the vatted tax on everything you buy is also 27% haha so be aware.

NP, New Providence

lodging

The Cove at Atlantis

This is the adults only tower at Atlantis resort which I didn’t even know existed until I got here. The tower has its own private pool and beach area that you can only use if you’re a guest at the cove. The pool area literally looks like a Vegas resort and it’s so relaxing without any kids