Bahamas
The Islands of the Bahamas is a 100,000-sq-mile archipelago with over 700 islands that extends over 500 miles of the clearest water in the world. Most notable, however, is that each island has its own diversity that continues beyond geography, carrying through to the heart of The Bahamas, the Bahamian people. The emerald and turquoise waters of The Bahamas archipelago naturally form breathtaking beaches. Couples choose to get married and honeymoon in The Bahamas because of the many ways the Islands bring them even closer together. The beauty. The beaches. The experiences.
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THINGS TO DO
Beaches: The emerald and turquoise waters of The Bahamas archipelago naturally form breath-taking beaches. Seclusion. Activity. Countless meandering miles of sand, white or pink. Where ocean meets land here, the possible rewards are genuinely endless.
Birding: Pack the binoculars. Raid the bookstore. Make landfall prepared to hunt and gather sitings of 28 species of Bahamian birds not seen in the U.S., Canada, or Europe. With sanctuaries and mangrove swamps scattered across the Islands, this is serious fun.
Boating & Sailing: Since the day they were first discovered by ship, the 700 islands in The Bahamas have increasingly become a magnet for sea vessels. Fuel up. Chart a course. Uninhabited cays, hidden coves, annual regattas, and modern marinas will sweeten the voyage.
Dining: An unforgettable way to experience Bahamian culture is through your stomach. Bahamian cuisine is available roadside, beachside, and in fine-dining establishments with a host of International cuisine. Sample. Or feast outright. Remember, this is vacation.
Diving: Coral reefs. Blue holes. Walls. Caves. Shipwrecks. Sharks. Dolphins. Stingrays. The variety of islands in The Bahamas present a variety of diving experiences. Beginners and experts are welcome. Lessons and guides can be found throughout the islands.
Ecotours: The ecosystem of The Bahamas is a natural playground for a variety of ecotour pursuits. Hook up with guides for exploration under the water, on the water, and across the terra firma. See the flora. Meet the fauna. Write home about the indigenous beauty.
Entertainment: Sun, sand, and surf may own the days in The Bahamas, but clubs and live shows own the nights. Thanks to a Bahamian fondness for music and dancing, there’s no shortage of nightspots, local talent, and good company to make a vacation day last long after twilight.
Family Fun: Maybe it’s Bahamian familial values or our appreciation for big smiles of the small variety. Regardless, special programs for children abound. Give the sitter a vacation, too. Bring the kids along. See The Bahamas in a way only a child can.
Festivals: The diverse cultural history of The Bahamas nurtures an equally diverse calendar of festivals. Join the locals in celebration. Race a sloop. Sample native fare. Dance in the streets to Goombay music. Let go and hold on tight. Time to party Bahamian style.
Fishing: See why The Bahamas has produced over 50 record catches. Come for big-game tournaments, deep-sea charters, or to witness the vigorous strike of the bonefish. The flats and deep waters of The Bahamas are suitable for beginners and sportfishing enthusiasts.
Gaming: The Bahamas is home to a handful of world-class casinos that cater exclusively to vacationers. (Local customs prohibit Bahamians from gambling.) With a tropical paradise just outside the casino doors, a winning combination is undoubtedly a sure thing.
Golf: Championship fairways and greens await golfers eager to bring their game to a new level—mere feet above sea level. 18-hole it. 9-hole it. Double round it. Savor all of it. Because the scenery can turn even a bad round into a flawless day of vacation.
Private Flying: The Bahamas weather is “severe clear” nearly every day. Cumulus clouds generally dot the sky at around 2,500 feet in the morning, if at all, rising to 7,500 feet in the afternoon. Plan a trip. File a flight plan. Take off. Touch down. Refuel the soul.
Shopping: Bring an appetite for authenticity. Today’s Bahamians continue the tradition of early island natives by using local resources to create distinct items that reflect their heritage. Straw markets reveal foods, spices, ceramics, crafts, art, and music.
Watersports: With water temperatures averaging about 80°F year-round throughout The Bahamas, water sports are naturally a popular vacation activity. Throw on a swimsuit. Grab a towel. Explore the emerald-green, turquoise, and crystal-blue waters one sport at a time.
CUISINE
Restaurants abound, all different variations, price and ambience. If you are on your honeymoon or getting married in Nassau, stop by the elegant Graycliff Restaurant for some of the best meals, but more so for its extensive wine list and exotic cigars. Again, this is not a sneakers restaurant. My all time favorite is local dining. Sit in the open air and have the best cracked conch you will ever taste, and do not forget to try the local dessert – guava duff. Dining in the Bahamas is truly a gastronomic experience.If you prefer to dine at your hotel, you will also be amazed at the diversity of the offerings. Tipping is usually 15% of the bill.
MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
- Both parties must be in The Commonwealth of the Bahamas at the time of the application.
- Persons wishing to be married in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas may do so after one day. That is to say, if a person arrives in The Bahamas on Monday, they may come into the Registrar General Office on Tuesday, obtain a Marriage License (while waiting), and be married on the same day.
- If either part has been divorced, the original final decree or a certified copy must be produced. If either party is widowed, being certified of the deceased spouse must be produced. If either party is unmarried, being a citizen or resident of the U.S.A., a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a U.S. Consul at the American Embassy, Nassau, The Bahamas.
- If either party is unmarried, being a citizen or resident of a country other than the U.S.A., a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a Notary Public or other person authorized to administer oaths in that country and must accompany the application for the marriage License.
- The parties must produce some form of identification which has a photograph attached. The identification document must have been issued by a Government Office in the country where the parties reside.
- The parties must produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Bahamas.
- Persons desirous of being married in a family Islands ( any Island outside of New Providence) can obtain a Marriage License at the Commissioners Office on that Island and need not come to Nassau.
- No blood test is necessary.
Cost: The fee for the license is $100.00.
Note: Marriage licenses are issued at the office of the Registrar General in Nassau. This office is opened to the public Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Contact: P. O. Box N- 532
Nassau, Bahamas
Tel: (242) 322-3316
Fax: (242) 322-55
HOTELS
Airport Inn
Address:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box N-7904
Phone: (1-242) 344-2590
All My Children Hotel
Address: Alice Town, Bimini
Phone: (1-242) 347-3334
Fax: (1-242) 347-3333
Arawak Inn
Address: W. Bay Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3222
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 322-2638
Fax: (1-242) 322-2638
Astoria Hotel Bahamas
Address: West Bay & Nssau Street
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 322-8666
Fax: (1-242) 322-8660
Atlantic Suites
Address: Palmetto Point
Mailing Address: P.O. Box EL 250-18
Phone: (1-242) 332-1882
Fax: (1-242) 340-1721
Bahama Beach Club
Address: Treasure Cay
Phone: (1-242) 365-8500
Fax: (1-242) 365-88501
Bell Chanel Inn
Address: King’s Road, Lucaya
Mailing Address: P.O. Box F-43817
City: Freeport
Phone: (1-242) 373-1053
Fax: (1-242) 373-2886
Bimini Sands Hotel
Address: South Bimini, Bimini
Phone: (1-242) 347-3500
Fax: (1-242) 347-3501
Bluff House Beach Hotel
Address: Green Turtle Cay
Phone: (1-242) 365-4200
Fax: (1-242) 365-4248
Bridge Inn
Address: New Bight
Phone: (1-242) 342-3013
Fax: (1-242) 342-3041
British Colonial Hilton
Address: Bay Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box N-7148
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 322-3301 / (1-800) HILTONS
Fax: (1-242) 302-9011
Buena Vista Hotel
Address: Delancy Street
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 322-2811
Fax: (1-242) 322-5881
Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort
Address: Cape Santa Maria
Phone: (1-242) 338-5273
Fax: (1-242) 338-6013
Chickcharnie’s Hotel
Address: Fresh Creek
Phone: (1-242) 368-2025
Fax: (1-242) 368-2492
Chub Cay Club
Address: Chub Cay
Phone: (1-242) 325-1490
Fax: (1-242) 322-5199
Cigatoo Resort
Address: Governor’s Hbr
Mailing Address: P.O. Box EL 2586
Phone: (1-242) 332-3060
Fax: (1-242) 332-3061
Clarion Resort South Ocean
Address: South Ocean Road
Mailing Address: P.O. Box N 8191
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 362-4391
Fax: (1-242) 362-4810
Coconut Cove Hotel
Address: George Town
Phone: (1-242) 336-2659
Fax: (1-242) 336-2658
Comfort Suites Paradise Island
Address: Paradise Island
Mailing Address: P.O. Box SS 6202
Phone: (1-242) 363-3680
Fax: (1-242) 363-2588
Compleat Angler Hotel
Address: Alice Town, Bimini
Phone: (1-242) 347-3122
Fax: (1-242) 347-3293
Constantakis Bayview Motel
Address: Petty’s
Phone: (1-242) 337-0644
Fax: (1-242) 337-0217
Coral Beach Hotel
Mailing Address: P.O. Box F-42468
City: Freeport
Phone: (1-242) 373-2468
Fax: (1-242) 375-5140
Coral Sands Hotel
Address: Chapel Street Harbour Island
Phone: (1-242) 333-2350
Fax: (1-242) 333-2368
Coral Towers
Address: Casino Dr.
Phone: (1-242) 363-3000
Fax: (1-242) 363-3524
Crystal Beach View Hotel
Address: Gregory St Matthew Town
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 007
Phone: (1-242) 339-1550
Fax: (1-242) 339-1670
Dunmore Beach Club
Address: Harbour Island
Phone: (1-242) 333-2200
Fax: (1-242) 333-2429
El Greco Hotel
Address: Augusta & West Bay Sts.
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 325-1121
Fax: (1-242) 325-1124
Ellens Inn
Address: Deadman’s Cay
Phone: (1-242) 337-1086
Fax: (1-242) 337-0333
Fernandez Bay Village
Address: Fernandez Bay
Phone: (1-242) 342-3043 / (1800) 940-1905
Fax: (1-242) 342-3051
Flamingo Bay Yacht Club & Marina Hotel
Address: Jolly Roger Dr.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box F-43819
City: Freeport
Phone: (1-242) 373-4682
Fax: (1-242) 373-4421
Forest Hotel
Address: Miley’s
Phone: (1-242) 337-3287
Fax: (1-242) 337-3287
Four Seasons Great Exuma
Phone: (1-242) 336-6800
Glowell Motel /Villas Resort
Address: St. Albans Dr.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box SS-6066
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 356-4943
Fax: (1-242) 356-4943
Grand Central Hotel
Address: Charlotte Street
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 322-8356
Fax: (1-242) 325-2018
Graycliff
Address: West Hill Street
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 322-2796
Fax: (1-242) 326-6110
Greenwood Beach Resort
Address: Port Howe
Phone: (1-242) 342-3053
Fax: (1-242) 342-3053
Harbour Moon Hotel
Address: Bay & Deveaux St.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box N-646
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 323-7330
Fax: (1-242) 328-0374
Hawks Nest Resort & Marina
Address: Hawks Nest
Phone: (1-242) 342-7050
Fax: (1-242) 342-7051
Hellen’s Motel Complex
Address: Mangrove Cay
Phone: (1-242) 369-0033
Fax: (1-242) 369-0033
Holiday Inn SunSpree
Address: Harbour Road
Phone: (1-242) 363-2561
Fax: (1-242) 363-3803
Hilton’s Haven
Address: Tarpum Bay
Phone: (1-242) 334-4231
Fax: (1-242) 325-2212
Holiday Inn Junkanoo Beach
Address: West Bay Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box SS 19055
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 356-0000
Fax: (1-242) 323-1408
Holiday Inn Nassau
Address: W. Bay St.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box SS-19055
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 356-0000 / (1-800) HOLIDAY
Fax: (1-242) 323-1408
Hotel Higgins Landing
Address: George Town
Mailing Address: P.O. Box EX 29146
Phone: (1-242) 336-2460
Fax: (1-242) 336-2460
Island Bay Front Hotel
Address: Grand Cay
Phone: (1-242) 353-1200
Fax: (1-242) 353-1202
Island Breezes Motel
Address: Marsh Harbour
Phone: (1-242) 367-3776
Fax: (1-242) 367-4179
Lake View Motel
Address: Zonicle Hill
Phone: (1-242) 342-5090
Lyford Cay Club
Address: Lyfort Cay
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 362-4271
Fax: (1-242) 362-5277
Montagu Beach Inn Hotel
Address: Village Rd. & Shirley St.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box N-4832
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 393-0475
Fax: (1-242) 393-6061
Mount Pleasant Hotel Villas & Suites
Address: Hopper’s Bay
Phone: (1-242) 336-2960
Fax: (1-242) 336-2964
Nassau Harbour Club Hotel & Marina
Address: E. Bay Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box SS-5755
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 393-0771
Fax: (1-242) 393-5393
Nassau Beach Hotel
Address: Cable Beach
Mailing Address: P.O. Box N 7756
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 327-7711
Fax: (1-242) 327-7615
Nassau Harbour Club Hotel & Marina
Address: East Bay Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box SS 5755
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 393-0771
Fax: (1-242) 393-5393
Nassau Marriott Resort & Crystal Palce Casino
Address: Cable Beach
Mailing Address: P.O. Box N 8306
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 327-6200
Fax: (1-242) 327-6818
New Victoria Inn Hotel
Address: Midshipman Rd.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box F-41261
City: Freeport
Phone: (1-242) 373-3040
Fax: (1-242) 373-3874
Ocean Spray Hotel
Address: West Bay Street
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 322-8032
Fax: (1-242) 325-5731
Orange Creek Inn
Address: Orange Creek
Phone: (1-242) 354-4110
Fax: (1-242) 354-4042
Orange Hill Beach Inn
Address: West Bay Street
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 327-7157
Fax: (1-242) 327-5186
Orchard Hotel
Address: Village Rd.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box N-1514
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 393-1297
Fax: (1-242) 394-3562
Outback Safari Motel
Address: Thompson Blvd.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box SB-51929
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 326-2230
Fax: (1-242) 326-7789
Palm Bay Beach Club
Address: P.O. Box EX 29137, George Town
Phone: (1-242) 336-2787 / (1-888) 396-0606
Fax: (1-242) 336-2770
Park Manor Hotel
Address: 45 Market Street Hill
Mailing Address: P.O. Box N-4164
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 325-3554 / (1-242) 356-5471 / (1-242) 323-2234
Fax: (1-242) 325-3554
Pelican Bay Suites
Mailing Address: P.O. Box F-42654
City: Freeport
Phone: (1-242) 373-9550
Fax: (1-242) 373-9551
Pilot Harbour Resort
Address: Old Bight Cat Island
Mailing Address: P.O. Box CB 11150
Phone: (1-242) 342-4066
Fax: (1-242) 377-3320
Pink Sands Hotel
Address: Harbour Island
Phone: (1-242) 333-2030 / (1-800) 688-7678
Fax: (1-242) 333-2060
Pour Mour Motel
Address: Matthew Town, Geat Inagua
Phone: (1-242) 339-1659
Fax: (1-242) 339-1659
Rainbow Inn
Address: Hatchet Bay
Mailing Address: P.O. Box EL-25053
Phone: (1-242) 335-0294 / (1-800) 688-0047
Fax: (1-242) 335-0294
Red Carpet Inn
Address: East Bay Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box SS-6233
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 393-7981
Fax: (1-242) 393-9055
Redwood Motel
Address: Bell Channel Road & Royal Palm Way
City: Freeport
Phone: (1-242) 373-7881
Fax: (1-242) 373-6154
Richard & Carmen’s Truckaway Motel
Address: Governor’s Hbr.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 45
Phone: (1-242) 332-2591
Fax: (1-242) 332-2755
Rickmon Bonefish Lodge & Motel
Address: Sandy Point
Phone: (1-242) 366-4477
Fax: (1-242) 366-4478
Riding Rock Inn Resort & Marina
Address: Cockburn Town
Phone: (1-242) 331-2631
Fax: (1-242) 331-2020
Ritz Beach Resort
Address: Driggs Hill
Phone: (1-242) 369-2661
Fax: (1-242) 369-2667
Romora Bay Club
Address: Colebrooke Lane Hbr Island
Phone: (1-242) 333-2325
Fax: (1-242) 333-2500
Royal Palm Hotel
Address: Dunmore Town, Harbour Island
Phone: (1-242) 333-2738
Fax: (1-242) 333-3177
Royal Towers
Address: Paradise Beach Dr.
Phone: (1-242) 363-3000
Fax: (1-242) 363-6309
Royall Beach Estates
Mailing Address: P.O. Box N-4812
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 327-7473
Fax: (1-242) 362-5534
Runaway Hill
Address: Harbour Island
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 31
Phone: (1-242) 333-2150
Fax: (1-242) 333-2420
Sandals Royal Bahamian Hotel
Address: Cable Beach
Mailing Address: P.O. Box CB 13005
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 327-6400
Fax: (1-242) 327-6961
Sea Crest Hotel
Address: Alice Town, Bimini
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 654
Phone: (1-242) 347-3071
Sea Spray Hotel
Address: Orange Creek
Phone: (1-242) 354-4116
Fax: (1-242) 354-4161
Sheraton Grand Resort Paradise Island
Address: Casino Dr.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box SS-6307
Phone: (1-242) 363-3500 / (1-800) 782-9488
Fax: (1-242) 363-3900
Sunrise Beach Club & Villas
Mailing Address: P.O. Box SS-6519
Phone: (1-242) 363-2234
Fax: (1-242) 363-2308
Sunshine Paradise Suites
Address: Casino Dr. Paradise Island
Mailing Address: P.O. Box SS-5206
Phone: (1-242) 363-3955
Fax: (1-242) 363-3840
Superclubs Breezes
Mailing Address: P.O. Box CB-13049
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 327-5356
Fax: (1-242) 327-5155
Tangelo Hotel
Address: Wood Cay
Phone: (1-242) 365-2222
Fax: (1-242) 365-2200
The Beach Tower
Address: Casino Dr.
Phone: (1-242) 363-3000
Fax: (1-242) 363-3724
The Corner Hotel Restaurant & Bar
Address: Carmichael Rd. & Faith Ave.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box CR 55255
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 361-7445
Fax: (1-242) 361-7448
The Ocean Club
Address: Paradise Island Dr.
Phone: (1-242) 363-3000
Fax: (1-242) 363-6464
The Orchard Hotel
Address: 32 Village Road
Mailing Address: P.O. Box N-1514
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 393-1297
Fax: (1-242) 394-3562
The Redwood Inn
Address: 22 Bell Channel Rd.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box F-41417
City: Freeport
Phone: (1-242) 373-7881
Fax: (1-242) 373-6154
The Royal Islander
Mailing Address: P.O. Box F-42549
City: Freeport
Phone: (1-242) 351-6000
Fax: (1-242) 351-3546
The Sir Charles Hotel
Address: East Street S & Malcolm Road
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 322-5641
Tingum Village Hotel
Address: Dunmore Town, Harbour Island
Phone: (1-242) 333-2161
Fax: (1-242) 333-2161
Towne Hotel
Address: 40 George Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box N 4808
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 322-8450
Fax: (1-242) 328-1512
Trev Inn
Address: Progy Bay, Bimini
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 625
Phone: (1-242) 347-2452
Fax: (1-242) 347-2498
Tropical Dreams Motel
Address: Palmetto Point
Phone: (1-242) 332-1632
Fax: (1-242) 332-1278
Two Turtles Inn
Address: George Town
Mailing Address: P.O. Box EX-29251
Phone: (1-242) 336-2545
Fax: (1-242) 336-2528
Unique Village Resort
Address: Palmetto Point
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25187
Phone: (1-242) 332-1830
Fax: (1-242) 332-1838
Ventaclub Eleuthera
Address: Winding Bay
Phone: (1-242) 334-4054
Fax: (1-242) 334-4057
Villas In Paradise
Address: Paradise Island Dr.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box SS 6379
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 363-2998
Fax: (1-242) 363-2998
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach
Address: Churchill Drive with Doubloon Road
City: Freeport
Phone: (1-242) 373-4000
Fax: (1-242) 373-5555
Walker’s Cay Hotel & Marina
Address: Walker’s Cay
Phone: (1-242) 353-1252
Fax: (1-242) 353-1339
West Bay Hotel
Address: West Bay Street
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 323-1000
Fax: (1-242) 326-5251
Westwind Club #1
Address: W. Bay Street, Cable Beach
City: Nassau
Phone: (1-242) 327-7680
Fax: (1-242) 327-7251
White Sand Beach Hotel
Address: Mangrove Cay
Phone: (1-242) 369-0159
Fax: (1-242) 369-0774
Xanadu Beach And Marina Resort
Address: Sunken Treasure
City: Freeport
Phone: (1-242) 352-6782
Fax: (1-242) 352-5799
