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A better choice is the nearby
Botanical Gardens,
also on West
Bay Street,
242-323-5806, where you can walk hand in hand
along blooming paths that feature tropical plants and flowers.
History lovers should head over to
Fort Charlotte
for a free
guided tour of the largest fort in the Bahamas. Perched high on
a hill overlooking
Cable Beach
, this fort never saw action but
today sees plenty of activity as tourists come to enjoy a bird's
eye view and a look at the fort's dungeons, cannons, and exhib-
its. To reach the fort, travel west from Nassau on West Bay
Street. At Nassua Street, turn left and continue to Deans Lane,
turn right and continue until you reach the fort (
242-322-
7500).
Beaches
One of the most popular activities in Nassau is a day at
Blue
Lagoon Island
,
242-363-3577. This “uninhabited” island
lies about half an hour from the dock at Paradise Island and of-
fers some beautiful beaches, hammocks beneath towering
palms, and plenty of watersports activity. Visitors can parasail,
swim with stingrays, or meet dolphins (make reservations
early for this choice). One option includes feeding, petting, and
swimming with the friendly mammals. The dolphin encounters
can also be booked as a separate attraction without a day at
Blue Lagoon Island by calling
242-363-1653. Prices vary with
activities.
For our money, Blue Lagoon Island is only for those looking for
a party, not for peace and quiet or anything resembling privacy.
If you do make this trip, bring a towel and, to save money, your
own snorkel gear. A better choice is an excursion to the south
side of the island, where wide beaches give way to shallow seas
and warm water. Rent a car or hire a driver for a half-day excur-
sion to this quiet getaway.
O
n Grand Bahama, a favorite stop with lovers is the
Garden of the Groves botanical garden. This 12-acre
garden is home to over 10,000 varieties of flowers,
trees, and shrubs from around the world. Quiet,
shaded paths wind through the gardens; you can take
time and sit by a waterfall and hear the call of native
birds. For information, call
242-373-5668.
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