Douglas’s guidebook
Food scene
Recommended local high end cuisine and grocery stores.
Super Value
139a Nassau StClose to the house, best prices for groceries.
Solomon's
Yamacraw Hill RoadPriciest, but best selection of goods, close to house.
For coffee and light brunch and a beautiful ocean view, Louis and Steen’s: http://louisandsteens.com/
34 habitants recommandent
Louis & Steen's New Orleans Coffeehouse
Windsor Field RoadFor coffee and light brunch and a beautiful ocean view, Louis and Steen’s: http://louisandsteens.com/
Syrah Wine & Tapas
East Bay StreetTop Restaurants: Syrahs: http://www.syrahvino.com/
Top Restaurant: Luccianos: http://www.lucianosnassau.com/
22 habitants recommandent
Ristorante Luciano's of Chicago
East Bay StreetTop Restaurant: Luccianos: http://www.lucianosnassau.com/
Top Restaurant: Wild Thyme: https://www.wildthyme-bahamas.com/
33 habitants recommandent
Wild Thyme Restaurant & Bar
33 E Bay StTop Restaurant: Wild Thyme: https://www.wildthyme-bahamas.com/
Top Restaurant: Cafe Matisse: https://www.cafematissenassau.com/
44 habitants recommandent
Café Matisse
Bank LaneTop Restaurant: Cafe Matisse: https://www.cafematissenassau.com/
Top restaurant: Mahogany House: https://the-island-house.com/dining/4/Mahogany+House
51 habitants recommandent
Mahogany House
Mahogany Hill Western RdTop restaurant: Mahogany House: https://the-island-house.com/dining/4/Mahogany+House
Top restaurant: Latitudes: http://titanhospitalitygroup.com/latitudes/
16 habitants recommandent
Latitudes
East Bay StreetTop restaurant: Latitudes: http://titanhospitalitygroup.com/latitudes/
Pharmacy
QVS Pharmacy
Prince Charles DriveClosest Pharmacy. Is next to a Dominos.
Closest and recommended beaches
https://goo.gl/maps/PpojyvLr9yMphJpNA
Closest, but smallest beach - 5 minutes. Just drive right down Prince Charles Drive to the edge of the island. Not heavily frequented, but local families go there often. Great for kids as it is quite shallow for a ways out. Placid water. Also has a sidewalk where you can walk along the coast for a bit.
Winton Beach
Yamacraw Hill Roadhttps://goo.gl/maps/PpojyvLr9yMphJpNA
Closest, but smallest beach - 5 minutes. Just drive right down Prince Charles Drive to the edge of the island. Not heavily frequented, but local families go there often. Great for kids as it is quite shallow for a ways out. Placid water. Also has a sidewalk where you can walk along the coast for a bit.
10 minutes: https://goo.gl/maps/jYgav3JVNzQxadBr6
Multiple shallow inlets and is next to a historic fort. Good for kids with shallow water, lots of shade. Not a large sand beach, but pleasant. Downside: it is just down the road from the open fish market, so if the wind is blowing the wrong way it can get smelly. You can go snorkeling here and see fish and very small limited coral reefs.
27 habitants recommandent
Fort Montagu
East Bay Street10 minutes: https://goo.gl/maps/jYgav3JVNzQxadBr6
Multiple shallow inlets and is next to a historic fort. Good for kids with shallow water, lots of shade. Not a large sand beach, but pleasant. Downside: it is just down the road from the open fish market, so if the wind is blowing the wrong way it can get smelly. You can go snorkeling here and see fish and very small limited coral reefs.
20 minutes: https://goo.gl/maps/jYgav3JVNzQxadBr6
This is the most spectacular beach on New Providence with lots of sand. It is the same beach shared by Atlantis (which you can walk down the beach to.) You park in the public area on Ocean Club Dr (Follow signs to Public Beach Access). Keep $2 handy as that is the toll to cross over the bridge onto Paradise Island. The water gets deep quickly. Not a good place to snorkel because it is all pure white sand.
38 habitants recommandent
Cabbage Beach
20 minutes: https://goo.gl/maps/jYgav3JVNzQxadBr6
This is the most spectacular beach on New Providence with lots of sand. It is the same beach shared by Atlantis (which you can walk down the beach to.) You park in the public area on Ocean Club Dr (Follow signs to Public Beach Access). Keep $2 handy as that is the toll to cross over the bridge onto Paradise Island. The water gets deep quickly. Not a good place to snorkel because it is all pure white sand.
(30 minutes): https://goo.gl/maps/72oCugSbAu6JXB7j6
Same beach as Baja Mar Resort. Lots of sand and some shade. Popular with families.
30 habitants recommandent
Goodman's Bay Park
(30 minutes): https://goo.gl/maps/72oCugSbAu6JXB7j6
Same beach as Baja Mar Resort. Lots of sand and some shade. Popular with families.
Sightseeing
Stuarts Cove: https://stuartcove.com/ - These guys are the best around, so if you are into snorkeling or scuba diving you should get in touch. On the opposite side of the island, so it is a good 40-45 minute drive.
65 habitants recommandent
Stuart Cove's
Coral Harbour RoadStuarts Cove: https://stuartcove.com/ - These guys are the best around, so if you are into snorkeling or scuba diving you should get in touch. On the opposite side of the island, so it is a good 40-45 minute drive.
Cheap Food
Marco's Pizza
Prince Charles DriveBest pizza on the island at a reasonable cost.
Bamboo Shack
Bahamian food. Good prices. Only takes cash.
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
Rent a car
There is no Uber or Lyft in the Bahamas. Taxi rides are usually a minimum of $20 pretty much anywhere. The bus system, while safe and constantly running, does not go everywhere and does not keep to a specific timetable.
Que faut-il apporter?
Phones
Phones;
US and European cell service does work here, but you will be charged International Rates. I suggest checking in with your provider to see what plans they have available for traveling in The Bahamas. You will be able to use WiFi calling from the apartment and most places of business have a guest WiFi, nevertheless, in the street you won’t have access to your data.
Manières de faire des économises
Sticker Shock - Money
You will find pretty much any thing you need to buy, but it will be 50 - 100% more than the U.S. Also, bring cash, because the ATM’s will charge $5-$8 for each withdrawal. Most places accept Debit / Credit, but you are likely to pay International Service fees.