Jessica Neeson
[email protected] www.cruiseextravaganza.com 813-563-0718 NASSAU, NEW PROVIDENCE ISLAND, BAHAMAS OVERVIEW Introduction Located on the island of New Providence, Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. You'll find the islands' best sightseeing and historic buildings there. Also expect to find a crowd: Nassau is a very busy place, thanks to the high volume of cruise-ship passengers. In addition to the attractions in Nassau proper, there are a number of tourist sites on Paradise Island, a small but developed island off Nassau that has been transformed into a high-rise gambling and leisure haven. It's connected to the capital by two arched, one-way bridges. To have a good time in Nassau, approach the port with an open mind. Even though it's an international city and commercial center—and firmly a part of the present—it still maintains its old-world island flavor. Things may take a little longer than you're used to. Slow your pace as you explore Nassau's rich history, tranquil beaches and turquoise waters—one of the best commodities of the Bahamas. Sights—The Georgian government buildings and Garden of Remembrance in Parliament Square; the Nassau Public Library and Museum, a jail- turned-library; Fort Fincastle and Fort Charlotte; Bay Street Straw Market; the calm setting of the Versailles Gardens and 12th-century Augustinian cloister on Paradise Island. Museums—Bahamian art at The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas; history exhibits at Pirates of Nassau; the history of Junkanoo at Educulture Bahamas; the Pompey Museum of Slavery and Emancipation.