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"The Landing is a gracious, historic property dating back to 1800. Located on Harbour Island, which lies a short distance off the northeast coast of Eleuthera, this boutique hotel overlooks the harbor in the heart of Dunmore Town, an easy five minute stroll to the powder fine, pink sand beach." [Kiwi Collection]

Last Update: February 17, 2010 | Created: February 07, 2010

One&Only Ocean Club, Paradise Island

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"Formerly a private estate, the One&Only Ocean Club, is a luxury beach resort [on Paradise Island] that offers long, white sandy beaches, tempting gardens, and a golf course as scenic as it is challenging." [Kiwi Collection]

Last Update: February 15, 2010 | Created: February 07, 2010

Lyford Cay, Nassau

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Private club and community in the Bahamas. Ask friends who might be members about staying there. A real treat. Read all about Lyford Cay in the attached New York Social Diary articles by NYC socialite Jamee Gregory.

Last Update: February 10, 2009 | Created: October 28, 2007

Royal Plantation at Fowl Cay, Exumas

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New resort in the Exumas comprising six villas on a beautiful unspoilt, 50-acre "paparazzi-free zone surrounded by dreamy shallow waters in every shade of blue." Each villa at Fowl Cay comes with its own golf cart, private beach, jetty or motor boat. "Children really love it." Laid-back [chill] vibe. Activities include tennis, diving [Thunderball Cave from the Bond flick is nearby], sailing, exploring deserted beaches and hanging out at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club (see our post). In its February 2009 review, Tatler sums up Fowl Cay, "Everybody's friendly and nobody cares who you are of what you wear, so relaxation is the only option." Weekly rates from $10,000, all inclusive.

Last Update: January 31, 2009 | Created: January 31, 2009

LIttle Whale Cay, Berry Island chain

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For the ultimate beach holiday splurge or for a blow-out party, consider renting Little Whale Cay, a private island in the Bahamas consisting of three well-appointed villas. [Financial Times, How to spend it, October 2008] Five nights, 12 guests (7 bedrooms), staff, food, drinks -- $45,000.

Last Update: November 19, 2008 | Created: November 19, 2008

Staniel Cay, Exumas

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If you want to "hang out with the locals" in the Bahamas and escape the tourist action, this is your place, says Vanity Fair. On a remote, two-square mile island in the Exumas, the bar and the restaurant of the Staniel Cay Yacht Cub comprise the center of the social scene there. "The catch of the day is really the catch of the day," the magazine comments about the "real down-home" cuisine served. "Quaint" oceanfront [beach] cottages are available, starting at $162 a day. Activities include snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving, sailboat racing, kayaking and swimming with the sharks. (The Bond film Thunderball was filmed at Thunderball Cave, a natural fishbowl on the island.)

Last Update: October 24, 2008 | Created: October 24, 2008

A Stone's Throw Away, Nassau

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Charming "boutique" B&B by a French design team, close to Lyford and the Old Fort in Nassau. Not on the water, but its setting is spectacular, perched high on a rock formation with panoramic views of the ocean. Well-designed rooms with wrap-around porches, featuring coffee-colored "rough" concrete walls and highly polished wide-board floors. Great getaway place to chill out for a few days, just 5 minutes (and a world away) from the airport. Good value.

Last Update: October 31, 2007 | Created: October 31, 2007

Cove Atlantis, Paradise Beach, Nassau

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The boutique addition of the mammoth family theme park by Sol Kerzner. Well, one thing you can say, it sure did generate some press with boldface social and Hollywood names. Town and Country ran a multi-page article about it and Tatler covered the opening party in its Bystander column. Vanity Fair mentioned the Cove's association with trendsetter Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti.

Last Update: October 30, 2007 | Created: October 07, 2007

Coral Sands Hotel, Harbour Island

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Newly renovated resort perched on a bluff, overlooking a beautiful stretch of beach. In Bazaar, Allegra Hicks mentioned that the Coral Sand's bar is "very atmospheric."

Last Update: September 27, 2007 | Created: September 27, 2007

Hibiscus Hill, Harbour Island

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India Hicks's house on Harbour Island can be rented through Majestic Holidays, according to Allegra Hicks in Harper's Bazaar.

Last Update: September 27, 2007 | Created: September 27, 2007

Pink Sands Resort, Harbour Island

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Exuding colonial charm, Pink Sands is a 20-acre haven on Harbour Island set along the famous three-mile pink sand beach. 25 stylish, pastel-colored cottages scattered throughout lush tropical grounds. In Bazaar, Allegra Hicks raved about the hotel's bar.

Last Update: September 27, 2007 | Created: September 27, 2007

Poseidon

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The first luxury undersea resort. Check out the web site for more info.

Last Update: September 20, 2007 | Created: September 20, 2007