Bahamas Smart Splurges

Smart Splurges

Planning a perfect Bahamas vacation that assures rewarding cultural encounters, memorable hotel stays, and select high-end perks that add up to trip-of-a-lifetime memories isn’t just a matter of spending more money – with so many choices, you’ve got to know where to spend it. From hotels more offering just the right combination of location, historical ambiance, and state-of-the-art élan to destination-defining culinary and shopping experiences, our Bahamas Smart Splurges may require a slight increase in your travel budget, but they're absolutely worth the increase in your travel budget!

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Plenty of yachties make the 220 mile trek east from Florida to this resort and marina, the largest in the Bahamas Out Islands. Reopened after a major reconstruction in January 2008, the complex features a village atmosphere with a coffeehouse, restaurant, business center, provisions store, dive center, and 4,500-acre private beach reserve. The 67 accommodations are located in their signature 2-level town homes or stylish beach villas.
Rock Sound; 242-334-8500 (888-270-9642 in the US); www.capeeleuthera.com
Tags: luxury | beach | hotel | new | expensive | waterfront | water sports
It may be expensive, but it’s the most luxurious of all of Sandals resorts and one of the most comfortable properties in the Caribbean – an estimated $20 million was pumped into restoring this property on the site of a hotel built in the ‘40s. The all-inclusive nightly rate affords access to the massive complex’s seven sprawling pools (a few of which include man-made waterfalls), eight restaurants, full scale spa, extravagant gardens, and even a private off-shore island reached by ferry or kayak. Personal butlers attend to guests in the top villas and suites.
West Bay St., Cable Beach; Nassau; 242-327-6400; www.sandals.com
Tags: luxury | hotel | all-inclusive | expensive | editor pick
The crème de la crème of the jet set – not to mention constellations of celebs – touch down at this flagship of the One&Only hotel brand.
888-528-7157; www.oneandonlyresorts.com
Tags: luxury | hotel | expensive | editor pick
Dolphin experience
Kneel in the water while a dolphin eats out of your hand and comes in for a hug. Or swim with a dolphin and experience the thrilling “footpush,” in which you fly through the air, propelled by the dolphin’s snout.
Blue Lagoon Island; Nassau; www.dolphinencounters.com
Tags: family | things to do | outdoors | editor pick
Of Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s two Paradise Island restaurants, Dune and Café...more
One and Only Ocean Club; 242-363-2501 ext. 64739; www.jean-georges.com
Tags: international travel | restaurant | expensive
Island World Adventures
Our favorite tour operator runs day trips to the Exumas – visit this island chain’s stunning beaches, spot wild iguanas, and feed sharks on one of their guided adventures.
One Marina Dr.; Nassau; 242-363-3333; www.islandworldadventures.com
Tags: beach | wildlife | things to do | outdoors | editor pick
Rose Island
Charter a 72 foot catamaran or one of the Russell Brother’s specialty luxury yachts for a visit to this uninhabited island due east of Nassau. Spend the day snorkeling, drinking, or eating in uninterrupted bliss. For those really looking to splurge, the Russell Brothers can even organize a cocktail party for all of your friends.
Russell Brothers; 9 miles east of Nassau; Nassau; 242-393-3501; www.highseasbahamas.com
Tags: beach | family | snorkeling | day trip | adventure | editor pick
Celebrated Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa has produced yet another wildly popular outpost of his...more
Casino Dr., at Atlantis Paradise Island Resort's Royal Towers; Nassau; 242-363-3000; www.noburestaurants.com
Tags: international travel | restaurant | expensive | editor pick
Shark Dive
Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas is a dive and snorkel outfit run out of the set of the 1996 Elijah Wood film Flipper. Sign up for one of their underwater tours to nearby reefs, including trips on underwater scooters and swims with Caribbean Reef Sharks.
Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas; Southwestern coast of New Providence; Nassau; 800-879-9832; www.stuartcove.com
Tags: international travel | wildlife | things to do | outdoors | adventure
Located in a trendy hotel of the same name, the Rock House’s eclectic international menu...more
Rock House Hotel, Bay and Hill Sts.; Dunmore Town; 242-333-2053; www.rockhousebahamas.com
Tags: international travel | trendy | restaurant | expensive
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