| The Bahamas gained full independence from the | | | | The Versailles Gardens |
| United Kingdom July 10, 1973. Nassau in a day | | | | Huntington Hartford II (A&P grocery chain heir) |
| combines activities from yesteryear under British | | | | bought what is now Paradise Island in 1961 and built the |
| colonial rule to recent Bahamian cultural additions. | | | | Ocean Club, along with establishing the Versailles |
| When in the Bahamas, you have to relax... Now, let's | | | | gardens. These gardens encompass grassy terraces |
| get started with Nassau, Bahamas in a day... | | | | and marble sculptures. The Ocean Club is very |
| Junkanoo Expo and Celebration | | | | exclusive and you need to make prior arrangements in |
| Visit the expo on a daily basis at Prince George | | | | order to include this venue in your "Nassau, Bahamas |
| Wharf (the cruise ship dock). If you are lucky enough | | | | in a day" itinerary. |
| to be in Nassau from December 26 to January 1, join | | | | Commonwealth Brewery |
| in the Junkanoo celebration expressed in music, art and | | | | Just for the cost of making an appointment, you can |
| dance. | | | | tour Commonwealth Brewery. Indulge in a free sample |
| Ferry Boat Rides | | | | of Kalik, the "unofficially official" beer of the Bahamas. |
| Ferryboats travel from Nassau to Paradise Island on | | | | Too many "samples" will turn your "Nassau, Bahamas |
| the Nassau Harbor daily. For three dollars per person | | | | for a day" into the night. |
| one way, you can pass historic landmarks and | | | | Arawak Cay Fish Fry |
| celebrity homes. | | | | After a free sample of Kalik, why not an authentic |
| Horse and Carriage Tours | | | | native fish fry. A "fish fry" is the Bahamian version of a |
| For a relaxing and historical tour of Nassau, Bahamas | | | | seafood festival. |
| in a day, participate in a horse and carriage tour | | | | If your "Nassau, Bahamas in a day" includes a Friday |
| located around downtown and at Prince George | | | | evening, a village just west of downtown |
| Wharf. The fare is about $10 per person for a 20-25 | | | | Nassau...Arawak Cay...is the spot for authentic island |
| minute tour. | | | | cooking. You can expect to pay about $10 for a large |
| Jitney Around Nassau | | | | serving of food and beverage. |
| 'Jitneys' is a term from days of British colonialism. | | | | Pirates of Nassau Museum |
| 'Jitneys' are 32-seat buses traveling around Nassau for | | | | In the 17th and 18th centuries, the hidden water inlets of |
| around $1.25 each way and offer a great way to see | | | | Nassau/Paradise Island were home to many pirates. |
| the city sights. Air-conditioned buses have windows | | | | Pirates turned "Nassau, Bahamas in a day" to Nassau |
| up...keep this in mind when boarding. Jitneys can help | | | | for a lifetime. Nassau's reputation for piracy motivated |
| you turn "Nassau, Bahamas in a day" into more | | | | Spanish forces to level the city in 1695. |
| Nassau in less time. | | | | Today, the history of pirates in the Bahamas can be |
| St. Augustine's Monastery | | | | experienced at this museum. Expect to pay from $6 |
| Who would think Nassau would have a monastery? | | | | to $12 per person for admission. |
| Benedictine monks will be happy to guide you around | | | | Whew! Nassau, Bahamas in a day will leave you |
| the cloisters and gardens for a contribution. | | | | wanting to stay in this paradise another day. |