Bahamas Honeymoon

‘Beaches in the Bahamas’ Category

Cable Beach is your home away from home. It is lined with amazing resorts and has the largest tourist infrastructure in the Bahamas. The palm trees and white sands compliment the transparent blue water. The Nassau/Cable Beach area is well known for clean and powdery beaches. This is definitely what individuals look for when choosing a vacation spot.

Cable Beach typically attracts honeymooners, simply because the atmosphere is surrounded by relaxation. There are also many choices for fine dining and duty-free shopping. Cabaret shows at night combined with beautiful casinos make this a hot spot for people of any age, specifically young adults. An array of water sports coupled with easy transportation methods allow your visit to Cable Beach to remain stress-free.

One specific resort strategically located on the beach is called Breezes. At this resort all meals, entertainment and drinks are included. The best part is tipping is NOT permitted! There are activities on the beach that are also included; however, the water sports are not. But that’s okay because it is inexpensive to go parasailing or to rent a jet ski. Enjoying the amazing water on Cable Beach is one of my fondest memories of my recent honeymoon. The feeling of being high above the calm ocean looking down on the beauty of the Bahamas as I hang from a parachute was also a fantastic experience.

Not only is this area peaceful, but the history is astonishing. Cable Beach is world famous for the multitude of upscale resorts that line it. According to travel websites it was a beach with no name until 1907 when it became the landing point for the Trans-Atlantic cable, which stretched to connect the Bahamas to the mainland in Jupiter, Florida. Today, it’s the “ultimate playground for fun in the sun”.

To the casual observer in Nassau, the British influence is undoubtedly evident. The automobile drivers on the left side of the road, the reserved uniforms of the Royal Bahamian Police Force, and the changing of the guard ceremony at Government House are just a few examples. They show that Great Britain has played a big role in Nassau’s history.

West Africa has shaped this area, too. Among other things, it’s apparent in the emotively rhythmic Junkanoo festival. Although Nassau has been influenced by other countries, such as the United States of America and Haiti, its culture is distinctly Bahamian-a unique blend of British and African customs, traditions, and beliefs.

There are several beautiful beaches, however, Cable Beach should be highlighted as extraordinary! It is a must see, must visit beach. It offers so much to its visitors and guarantees a perfect vacation!

(written by: Kathy Temple)

Cable Beach Bahamas Hotels and Resorts

Here are several hotels and resorts on the beach:

- Sheraton Cable Beach Resort (formerly Radisson Cable Beach Golf Resort)
- Breezes Bahamas
- Wyndham Nassau Resort
- Sandyport Beaches Resort
- Guanahani Village
- Marley Resort and Spa

Sheraton Cable Beach Resort

The Sheraton Cable Beach Resort (formerly Radisson Cable Beach Golf Resort), is now named the Sheraton Nassau Beach.

Sitting on a 1,000 foot stretch of Nassau’s stunning coastline, the Sheraton Cable Beach Resort, formerly the Radisson Cable Beach, delivers a tropical paradise with the luxury of an optionally all inclusive resort. Elaborate swimming areas, dense palms and beachfront location cater to families, couples and groups of every size. A comprehensive vacation package sets Sheraton Cable Beach apart from the competition, allowing you to do everything or nothing in this warm Caribbean paradise.

Seven acres of flowing waterscape, accented by three swimming pools, gracious waterfalls and steaming Jacuzzis make cooling off and relaxing a priority at Sheraton Cable Beach. For tackling the untamed waters of the Caribbean, take advantage of this all inclusive package’s line of non-motorized water sports. These include snorkeling, sailing and kayaking for true adventure on the high seas.

Ready to work up a sweat? Then challenge your friends or other Sheraton guests to a competitive game of tennis, volleyball, squash or racquetball, all conveniently located on resort grounds. Or tee off on the 18-hole, newly designed golf course. When serious toning is in order, get a complete workout at the well-equipped Fitness Center.(some activities incur a fee)

A diverse collection of fine restaurants and casual grills make dining with the Sheraton all inclusive package a special experience. Enjoy exquisite dinners in a romantic setting at Amici, which serves a delectable array of chicken risotto, veal piccata, fresh seafood and fine wines. Tasty sandwiches and green salads are served by the pool at the Dolphin Grill. Classic Jamaican jerk, tropical drinks and baby back ribs are savored amidst live island music for dinner at the Islands. These dining options and more are sure to satisfy the most particular taste buds and keep everyone smiling.

At the Sheraton Cable Beach and Golf Resort, quality dining is followed by the distinct sounds of the Caribbean nightlife. Select nights will have you dancing to the rhythm of a live band or DJ. And friends will be made at the various theme parties every week. Live piano music accompanies an unlimited supply of liquor and tropical concoctions at the Rendezvous lounge. So whether it’s enjoying a drink under the soothing tunes of a piano or partying to the beat of a live band, you will find that nighttime is playtime at the Sheraton Cable Beach and Golf Resort.

Accommodations at this optionally all inclusive resort are mastered in tropical comfort, scenic beauty and convenient amenities. The Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed is the signature comfort item in each room. Every room features a private balcony or patio overlooking the ocean, garden or tropical waterscape and enjoys amenities such as a color T.V., coffee maker and in-room safe. King size beds and warm decor beckons every guest into a soothing night of uninterrupted sleep.

Sheraton Cable Beach and Golf Resort is the full package of pristine Caribbean landscape with optional all inclusive comforts. Families, couples and visitors of every taste will find this all inclusive resort to be the perfect escape from the anxieties of modern life. A room is waiting at the Sheraton Cable Beach and Golf Resort. Get an instant quote at a discount rate and book your trip today!
Package inclusions subject to change. (source: allinclusiveoutlet.com)

Breezes Bahamas Cable Beach

This activity-packed resort stands along the white sands of Cable Beach, across from the Cable Beach Golf Club; Ardastra Gardens, home to parrots and “parading” flamingoes, is 2 miles away.

Meals and beverages, use of 3 freshwater pools, swim-up bar, fitness center, water and land sports, and use of a rock-climbing wall and circus trapeze, are included in the Breezes Bahamas‘ room rate.

Tropically decorated rooms are housed in two wings of the resort. All 391 rooms have patios or French balconies to enjoy the views of lush gardens or ocean, and come with satellite TV and CD players. (from expedia.com)

While many countries around the world boast of gorgeous beaches with all the trimmings, islands tend to have that special je ne sais quoi. The islands of the Bahamas call to romantics, sun worshipers and water sport enthusiasts alike.

Paradise Island is where the action is, out on a pristine beach stretching for three miles-Cabbage Beach. The areas near the huge, uber popular resorts are often teaming with life or covered with party animals catching up on their rest after a wild night of partying. On the northwestern side, Paradise Beach, which can only be accessed by boat or on foot, is far more isolated. The beach is lined with swaying palm trees, casuarinas and sea grapes, as well as charming thatched huts. This is also a good place for celebrity spotting; however, this sometimes impedes access for the general public unless you, too, are a guest of the Atlantis Resort.

Cable Beach, out on New Providence Island, is also a vibrant, lively beach in close proximity to shops, casinos, restaurants and bars. Beachcombers can opt to participate in water sports off the shore of this four mile stretch. Grand Bahama Island offers up to 60 miles of sand and surf for the intrepid beach explorer. Here, Xanadu Beach is very popular for its proximity to resort hotels that often provide a shuttle service to the beach.

For those who would prefer to get away from the crowds and enjoy a quiet ocean view sunset with their sweethearts or picnic in privacy with their families, Tahiti Beach provides the perfect backdrop. Located at the end of Elbow Cay Island, the isolated beach can only be reached on foot, by chartered boat, or by riding a rented bike through sand and gravel pathways.

Saddle Cay in the Exumas can only be reached by boat. It is completely untouched by modern amenities and features many interesting cays and islets.

For a break away from the endless stretches of white sand, take a trek down the Pink Sands Beach on the east side of Harbour Island. The three mile long beach is dotted by small hotels and private villas and has a lovely coral reef, making the waters very safe for swimming.

Snorkellers and divers should head out to Stocking Island in the Exumas. Located near George Town, it offers a fair amount of privacy and has a number of ‘blue holes’, coral gardens and undersea caves that can be explored.

Orson Johnson writes for Holiday Velvet, a website providing Bahamas vacation accommodation and Vacation Rentals.

Paradise Beach is located on the north-western side of Paradise Island, Bahamas. It’s about 100 feet wide and 1 mile long, with a nice curved shape. The water is very clear with shades of blue and green and the sand is silky white.

The isolated area of Paradise Beach is now beautified by the Cove Atlantis hotel. If you stay here, then you will have limitless access to this part of the beach.

If you’re not a guest at the Cove Atlantis, then don’t worry… you still have access to most of Paradise Beach, where you can relax in the sun, enjoy parasailing, jet-skiing, snorkeling and the coconuts…

On the eastern end, you can find Hog Point coral reef, a great snorkeling spot.

How to Get to Paradise Beach

Options to travel to or from Paradise Island is very limited. There’s no public transportation system in the island, except the free shuttle bus to and from Lynden Pindling International Airport, provided by the Cove Atlantis hotel for their guests.

Most people will walk or hire a taxi for far destinations.

There’s also a free shuttle bus between Pirate’s Cove and the Atlantis Casino, which runs every half an hour for each direction.

Another alternative to reach Paradise Beach from Nassau is by water taxi. It usually takes about 10-15 minutes to get there and the water taxi is normally available starting from 09.00 AM to 06.00 PM.