BAHAMAS

Grand Bahama Island (population) is about 60 miles / 96 km east of Florida.About 25 minutes flight time from Miami.
Freeport / Lucaya on Grand Bahama Island is a popular year round resort destination with beautiful sandy beaches, exotic marine life and corals, great sports facilities, and International casinos for fun and entertainment.

Sites of interest to visitors include: 12 acres International Bazaar containing shops and restaurants from 36 countries around the world; the Museum of Underwater Exploration at the Underwater Explorers Society featuring special presentations of Bahamian dives and deep-sea discoveries; Rand Memorial Nature Centre - a tropical showplace of exotic plants, flowers and birds.

HOW TO GET THERE: Grand Bahama Island is served by Freeport Int'l Airport 2 miles / 3.2 km northwest of Freeport.There are scheduled direct flights from most North American cities.

Airlines flying to Freeport include: TWA, Air Canada, United, & Delta.Many cruise lines stop at Freeport as a regular stop, including overnight stay allowing passengers to visit and play at the casinos.

PO Box F-207, Ranfurly Circus, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas.

Tel: (809) 352-7811.

Fax: (809) 352-7968.

Type: Superior first class resort complex & casino.

Location: On 1,000 acres next to the famous International Shopping Bazaar, 2 mi./ 3 km (5 min) to Freeport International Airport.Casino Las Vegas Style 20,000 sq.ft./ 1,859 sq.m.

Games: 496 slots (250 - US$25) reels, video poker, horse race, link progressive, 45 tables (31 blackjack (US$5 - 2,000), 7 craps (US$5 - 2,000), 5 American roulette "00"(US$5 - 2,000), 1 mini-baccarat (US$5 - 2,000), 1 big six (US$1 - 500)).

Open: 9am-3am daily.No entrance fee, ID / Passport not required, Minimum gaming age 18, Proper Dress.

Casino language: English, Casino currency: US$, Casino sponsored junkets.

Free gaming lessons: blackjack, craps, roulette, mini-baccarat.

Casino sponsored tournaments: slots, craps, blackjack.

Amenities: 965 rooms, 44 suites, entertainment, cocktail lounges, bars, 6 restaurants, private beach, 2 freshwater pools, tennis, 2 golf courses, fitness center, water sports, beauty and barber shop, convention facilities.

Airport Transportation: Taxi, Limo.Season year round.

Credit Cards: AE / MCNISA - ATM / Cash Call.

Rates: US$100 - 175.

Service: 15%.

Tax: 8 %.

Description: A self contained ultramodern resort comprising a 10 story tower, a country club garden complex including 98 time share units and the Princess Casino.The Princess Casino with its ambiance of Moorish splendor features a Las Vegas style revue in the Casino Showroom.Recreational activities include organized daily activities including a `kids Program'.

Affiliation: Princess Hotels Int'l.

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PO Box F-40336, Lucaya, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas.

Tel: (809) 373-7777, or (800) 772-1227.

Fax: (809) 373-5519.

Type: Superior first class resort complex & casino.

Location: Oceanfront on the south shore on the Grand Bahama Island, 10 miles / 6 km to Freeport Int'l Airport.

Clientele: Equal mix nationals & foreign tourists.
Casino.
Las Vegas Style 20,000 sq.ft./ 1,818 sq.m.Open 9am-3am weekdays, 9am-5am weekend / holidays.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Proper casual dress.

Casino Language: English.

Casino Currency: US$.Credit card cash advances available.Casino credit available for qualified players.Sponsored junkets.

Free gaming lessons: blackjack, craps, Caribbean poker.
Games.

Slots: 544 (250 - US$1) Poker; Blackjack; Red,.
White, & Blue; Universal.
Largest Slot Jackpot Paid US$100,000.
tables 32 (bet min - max).

Blackjack: 21 (US$5 - 1,000).
Crap tables 3 (US$5 - 2,000).

American Roulette: 3 (US$5).

Big Six Wheels: 1 (US$1).

Caribbean Stud: (US$5).
Amenities.
240 rooms, 9 suites, restaurants (Hibiscus Brasserie - continental, Antonio's Pizzeria - pizza, sandwiches, salads; Monte Carlo Room - gourmet; Lucayan Room - theme dinner, buffet breakfast), bars (Pool, Awawak, Pizza,Casino), entertainment (nightly in the casino), freshwater swimming pool, tennis courts, 150 slip marina, water sports, horseback riding, golf nearby, meeting facilities.

Airport Transportation: Taxi.Season Year Round.

Reservations: Required.

Credit Cards: AE / MCNISA.

Rates: US$150 - 200 in season, US$130 - 180 off season.

Service: 15%.

Tax: 6 %.

TAC: 10%.

Description: A stylish resort complex featuring elegantly decorated rooms, fine restaurants, and a tropical style casino.Live shows and entertainment in the Casino Cabaret.

Some of the outdoor sports activities available nearby include: scuba, diving lessons with the world famous Underwater Explorers Society, tennis, golf and horseback riding.

Affiliation: operator Carnival Hotels & Casinos.

New Providence Island (population 140,000) is near the middle of the islands of the Bahamas group between Andros and Eleuthera.About 45 minutes flight from Florida (USA).The island is a popular vacation destination offering casino gambling, championship golf courses, nightlife, and duty free shopping.Nassau, the capital, is a busy port of call to many cruise ships.Cable Beach, just west of the Nassau, attracts over half a million tourist a year.Likewise, Paradise Island, across the bridge from downtown Nassau, attracts a half million tourist a year.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Nassau / Cable Beach / Paradise Island, Promotion Board, 255 Alhambra Circle, Ste.435, Coral Gables, FL 33134.

Tel: (305)445-3705.

HOW TO GET THERE: New Providence Island and Paradise Island are served by Nassau Int'l Airport (NAS) 12 miles / 19 km southwest of Nassau.There are flights directly from the United States on almost any major airline: Miami is only 30 minutes flight away, and New York City is about 2 1 / 2 hrs.away.By Sea - many cruise ships include Nassau as a regular stop.

PO Box N-4777 Nassau, Bahamas.

Tel: (242) 3633000.

Fax: (242) 363-2457.

In USA Tel: (941) 7130000, (800) 777-5848.

Fax: (954) 713-2088.

Type: Moderate deluxe beach front resort complex & casino.

Location: On 3 miles of Paradise Island's white sand beach, 2 miles / 3 km from downtown Nassau, 2 miles / 3 km from Paradise Island Airport (PID).

Clientele: Tourist only.

Paradise Island Casino: Las Vegas style 40,000 sq.ft./ 3,717 sq.m.Casino with subtle tropical decor.

Casino Games: 817 slots (US 250 - US$100) reels, video poker; 68 tables (35 blackjack(US$10 - 5,000), 8 craps (US$10 - 5,000), 9 American roulette "00" (US$1 - 100), 2 French roulette "0" (US$1 - 100), 2 baccarat (US$20 - 10,000), 1 mini-baccarat (US$10 - 4,000), 10 Caribbean stud (US$10 - 500), 1 big six (US$1 - 400)).Salon Prive.

Open: 24 hrs.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Proper & Casual dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: US$.Sponsored Junkets.

Free gaming lessons: all table games.

Sponsored tournaments: slots.

Amenities: 1147 rooms.

62 suites, wheelchair access, entertainment: bars / lounges (Manager's Cocktail Parties), The Joker's Wild Comedy Club, Le Cabaret Dinner Show (Bahamian Style Revue), 12 restaurants (Gourmet and Specialty from Italian to French, EuroMediterranean to Bahamian, Chinese to Caribbean.5 swimming pools, including a river ride and children's pool, white sand beach.9 Har-Tru tennis courts nearby, watersports.180 hole golf course nearby, shopping arcade, beauty salon, business center, children's activities (game room, supervised day and night children's activity program), meeting facilities.Airport Transportation (taxi, limo).

Season: year Round.Reservations Suggested.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$ 105 - 325.Suites up to US$2,500.

Service: 15% Room Toll and Resort Levy: 10%.

Description: US$125 million renovation completed in 1994.14-acre Waterscape.Six Exhibit Lagoons with over 100 Species of Tropical Fish.Cascading Waterfalls.Predator Lagoon with Sharks and Barracudas, and Clear, Underwater Viewing Tunnel.Lazy River Ride for Tubing.Rope Suspension Bridge.Underground Grottos.

Affiliation: Sun International.
Nassau Marriott & Crystal Palace Casino ____ PO Box N8306, West Bay Street, Cable Beach, Nassau, Bahamas.

Tel: (809) 327-6200 or toll free U.S.(800) 222-7466 or Canada (800) 535-5953.

Fax: (305) 471-5699.

Type: Deluxe oceanfront tour & convention oriented resort & casino.

Location: Oceanfront on Cable Beach, 5 mi.

/ 8 km to Nassau Int'l Airport, Clientele: Tourists only.

Casino: Las Vegas Style 35,000 sq.ft / 3,182 sq.m.

Games: 750 slots (50 - US$100) reels, video poker, 79 tables (51 blackjack, 9 craps, 10 American roulette, 5 baccarat, 1 Mini-Baccarat, 1 Big-Six).

Open: 24 hrs.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Casual to elegant dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: US$.

Amenities: 867 rooms, wheelchair access, entertainment (800 seat Dinner theater featuring Las Vegas style shows), discotheque, restaurants & lounges, beach front swimming pool, white sand beach, tennis, indoor squash, racquetball, health / fitness spa, water sports, golf, shopping arcade, meeting & banquet facilities.ballroom.

Airport transportation: taxi.Season year round.Reservations Suggested.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$170 - 315, Suites US$400 and up.

Service: 15%.

Tax: 10 %.

Description: The Nassau Marriott is the former Crystal Palace.It is an elaborate year-round resort hotel with an exciting casino.The hotel decor highlights hues of purple, pink and mauve that blend with the lush tropical landscaping.The atmosphere is sophisticated with flashing lights reflecting off a black and lilac ceiling.

Affiliation: Marriott Hotels.

San Salvador Island (population 30) is a little knob of coraline limestone 12 miles long an 6 miles wide.Christopher Columbus supposedly landed here in 1492.

HOW TO GET THERE: Flights from Nassau to San Salvador Airport.

San Salvador, Bahamas.

Tel: (809) 331-2000.

Fax: (809) 331-2222.

Type: All-inclusive resort village with new small casino open late 1997 or 1998 (Club Med Membership required) Location: on 80 waterfront acres.

Casino: 2,690 sq.ft./ 250 sq.m.

Games: 30 slots, 2 blackjack, 1 English roulette.

Amenities: 270 rooms, 3 restaurants (vegetarian & diet menus available), bar, entertainment, swimming pool, tennis, fitness center, beach, dive center, scuba diving school, water sports.

Credit Cards: AE / MCNISA.

Rates: on request (membership required).

Affiliation: Club Med, casino operator Groupe Partouche.