Paradise Island Hotels

Paradise Island History

• Pirates of Nassau Museum – Be entertained as you learn some of history of the island.
• Queen's Staircase – When Queen Victoria aided in the abolition of slavery in the island, the former slaves built this to honour her.
• Junkanoo Expo – Every year, the islands put on the Junkanoo Parade, and you can see exhibits of parades past.
• Fort Fincastle – Explore the old fort and see panoramic views of Paradise Island and the sea.
• Fort Charlotte – Constructed in 1787, this fort features underground tunnels.

Paradise Island Art & Culture

• Doongalik Studios – An art gallery featuring work by Bahamian Artists.
• Popopstudios Centre for the Visual Arts – A historic house in Paradise Island, home to both gallery and studios upstairs for local artists.
• Rain Forest Theatre – See a show at this venue for the performing arts, such as musicals and dramas.
• Dundas Theatre of the Performing Arts – Features performances in music, dance and drama throughout the year.
• National Art Gallery of the Bahamas – This gallery is committed to both educating about the history of Bahamian art and supporting contemporary Bahamian artists.

Paradise Island Shopping

• Marina Village – A lovely outdoor shopping centre with specialty shops and local women offering to braid hair for a small fee.
• Harbour Bay Shopping Centre – This large shopping area is great for families.
• Straw Market – Pop over to Nassau and watch these artisans weave straw into baskets, hats and more.
• Bahama Hand Prints – This screen-printing company offers tours of the facility and sells clothing, handbags and accessories in the adjoining boutique.
• Bay Street – The shopping mecca of Paradise Island has a seemingly endless number of shops.

Gay & Lesbian Paradise Island

• Kokomo – Finding gay venues is difficult in the Bahamas, but this little club is a gay bar.
• Above and Beyond Tours – Offers tours to the LGBT community.
• Now, Voyager – This company provides gay cruises, including ones to Paradise Island.
• Olivia Cruises & Resorts – Another company that offers gay and lesbian tours and vacations.
• Princess Cruise Lines – This premiere cruise line has just about anything you could want.

Paradise Island Attractions

• Predator Lagoon of Paradise Island
• Marine Habitat Park
• Dolphin Cay Atlantis

Paradise Island Activities

• Take a Robinson Crusoe Island tour in the ambiance of secluded beaches
• Shop to your heart’s content at the Marina Village
• Go Paradise Island style scuba diving and enjoy 40 waterfalls and underwater walkways at Waterscape Park

Paradise Island Climate

Summer is the best time to visit Paradise Island. The temperatures remain in the mid-20s °C (77°F) range throughout the year, although it gets chilly during winter evenings and mornings. Rainfall is experienced primarily in fall and summer, with annual precipitation of 1,300 mm (51 inches).

Getting There & Around

For the executive passengers who love lavish and luxurious ambiance, chartered and private flights are the way to go to Paradise Island. Various cruise ships and private boats are also available.The islands are well connected by air-conditioned ferries. One can also move around on hired scooters available on the major islands. Taxis are available from Nassau Airport to the ferry docks, from which all the islands are connected.