Destination Wedding Travel's Bahamas Tour 2004

Nassau and Paradise Island

In an effort to assure the highest level of service available to our clients, we are continuously monitoring the quality of service offerings from destinations, and resorts and venues at those destinations. In a recent visit, we were invited to the Bahamas by the Department of Tourism to conduct site inspections of the islands and Destination Wedding venues. The following are pictures of potential Destination Wedding locations and information from this visit.

Atlantis (2300 Rooms)

The mythical, lost continent of Atlantis rises from the sea on Paradise Island, Bahamas. This luxury beachfront resort features the world's largest marine habitat, home to 50,000 sea animals representing 200 species; thrilling water slides; 11 swimming areas and miles of pristine beaches. This resort features many options for Destination Weddings, with over 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space for groups from 2 to 3,000! Following are some photos of the venues that caught our eye:


A small setting by the stream


Outdoor Terrace Reception Area


A pool side setting with a Temple soaring in the background


Secluded bridge near the golf course


On one of the private beaches


A vine covered patio


View from a small terrace overlooking the grotto


A romantic spot by two waterfalls


View of the Shell-also another beautiful site, from a small terrace site


A view across the grotto of a combined indoor and outdoor space for larger wedding groups


A beautiful covered outdoor area

The One & Only Ocean Club (103 Rooms & 5 Villas)

Once the tropical-island jewel of millionaire Huntington Hartford II, the Ocean Club is now a world-class resort when it comes to luxurious accommodations, unparalleled recreational facilities, fine dining and impeccable services. Long a hideaway for the rich and famous, the Ocean Club has many venues to make your Destination Wedding everything you dream of. Following are pictures of venues that caught our eye.


Gorgeous lawn area overlooking the water


Lawn setting with massage for two


Deck area overlooking the beach


Pool area


Absolutely beautiful steps modeled after Versailles


Versailles Steps 2


Indoor facilities with great view of ocean

Sheraton Grand Paradise Island (340 Rooms)

The Sheraton Grand Resort offers 340 rooms, and is situated directly beside the Atlantis Casino. The resort offers 7 restaurants and bars, 3 miles of white sand beach, and several Destination Wedding venues.


Patio overlooking the beach


A lovely section of their 3-miles white sand beach

Comfort Suites Paradise Island (150 Rooms)

Located on world-renowned Paradise Island and adjacent to the Atlantis Resort, this intimate all-junior suite resort features a beautiful pool area with tropical landscaping. Guests are just steps away from the world-renowned Atlantis Resort where they can enjoy full use of all facilities, including their pools, beaches, lagoons, Lazy River ride, breathtaking waterslides, health spa, tennis, and Discovery Channel Camp for kids, as well as signing privileges at all of the Atlantis' restaurants and lounges.


Pool patio area

Radisson Cable Beach (700 Rooms)

The Radisson Cable Beach is a luxury beachfront resort situated on a magnificent white-sand beach offering a spectacular, seven-acre, outdoor waterscape featuring three freshwater swimming pools, cascading waterfalls and Jacuzzis nestled among tropical landscaping. Dedicated to making your Destination Wedding a beautiful event to remember, the Radisson offers several options of venues.


Beautiful Gazebo Setting


Garden and Pool area


Classic Beach Setting

British Colonial Hilton (291 Rooms)

Ideally situated in the heart of Nassau's city central, on the site of the historical Old Fort Nassau, this Caribbean-colonial hotel boasts the only private, beachfront, downtown property on the island. The British Colonial is built to pamper the weary traveler with its freshwater pool, tropical gardens, full fitness center and complete on-site diving facility. If elegance and beauty are your goals, you will find it here at the Hilton.


Tropical Lawn overlooking water


Pool and Patio area


White sand beach

Gray Cliff (19 Rooms)

If you are looking for something different from a large resort in Nassau and Paradise Island, with grace and luxury, Graycliff is your spot. This 250 year old converted mansion offers relaxed elegance, and the island's only 5 star restaurant. The property also offers three pools set in a lush tropical setting, perfect for your dream Destination Wedding.


Tropical Lawn Setting


Lush Walkway


One swimming pool


Fountain Pool with Patio


Indoor Facilities


One of the unique entrances to the secluded property


Each room at Greycliff is different, but all offering the same level of excellence


Relaxing wrap-around porch