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New Providence Island

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Places to Explore

Arawak Cay
Eat conch, the national dish, at waterfront fish shacks.
Ardastra Gardens and Conservation Centre
Flocks of flamingos "march" daily.
Western Esplanade
Relax in the shade of a coconut palm at this beach right in downtown Nassau.
Fort Charlotte
Kids love the torture devices in the dungeon.
The Retreat
See 200 species of exotics palms.

New Providence Island

Home to two-thirds of all Bahamians, New Providence Island is a palm- and mahogany-shaded flat stretch of white limestone and sand that is home to an incongruous mix of glitzy casinos and quiet, shady lanes; trendy, up-to-date resorts and tiny settlements that recall a distant, simpler age; land development unrivaled elsewhere in the Bahamas; and vast stretches of untrod territory. Be sure to leave some time for outdoor activities, one of the area's major draws. From shark diving and snorkeling to bicycle tours, horseback riding, tennis, and golf, active pursuits abound.