The Islands of The Bahamas is an English-speaking nation consisting of two thousand
cays and seven hundred islands that form an archipelago. It is located
in the Atlantic Ocean, east of Florida and the United States, north
of Cuba and the Caribbean, and northwest of the British overseas
territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Capital: Nassau
Geography: 53,558 sq mi
Population: 305,655
Religion: Anglican Christian, Roman Catholic, and Jehovah's Witness.
Language: English
Currency: Bahamian Dollar;
US$ is widely accepted.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Zone
Electricity: 120 volts, 60 cycles
Entry Requirements:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must
have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the
date of first entry into Bahamas, and an onward or return ticket.
A visa is not required.
Getting There:
Flying Time to the Bahamas from: Los
Angeles: 5 hrs 20 min Atlanta: 2 hrs New York: 2 hrs 30 min Miami: 35
min
Dallas: 4 hrs 10 min
Toronto: 3
hrs Vancouver: 10 hrs 10 min
Popular Shopping Items:
Straw items
Seashell jewelry
Jewelry
China
Crystal
Woodcarvings
Wools
Major
Attractions: Parliament
Square: 1800's southern colonial
architecture. National Historical Museum: Arawak
Indian artifacts & maps. Ardastra Gardens: view
flocks of pink flamingos. Crystal Cay: marine
park Botanical Gardins: over
600 species of tropical flora Fort Fincastle: get
a panorama view of the harbor Fort Charlotte: built
in 1787 Fort Montagu: built
in 1741
Travel
Seasons: Spring Break: March & April Hurricane Season: June to November Peak Season: Mid-December to April Low Season: April to mid-December
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
International
Travel Warehouse
Los Angeles, CA USA
Tel: 1.310.312.1116 info@itwusa.com
CST 2057034-40
British Colonial Hilton Nassau
Nassau, Bahamas
Welcome to
the British Colonial Hilton Nassau!
Ideally
located on a beautiful private beach, the British Colonial Hilton
Nassau is situated within 5 minutes' walk of Nassau's shopping
and financial center. Built on the site of what was previously
Old Fort Nassau, the hotel offers guests a luxurious blend of
facilities for business and pleasure.
The hotel features 291 rooms, many with ocean views,
including 21 Executive and Junior suites with an Executive Floor,
a ballroom with a capacity of up to 350, a banqueting room for
up to 130 people, two boardrooms and four meeting rooms. A full
spa with fitness center is also available.
The British Colonial
Hilton Nassau is located in downtown Nassau on Bay Street West.
20 Minutes from the airport, 10 minutes from Cable Beach and 10
minutes from Paradise Island.
The British Colonial
Hilton offers an array of activities and entertainment:
Beach
Fitness
Room
Pool
Fishing*
Snorkeling*
Paddle Boats
Volleyball
more . . .
Cable Beach
Golf is a Par 72 course designed by Devereux Emmet, characterized
by a challenging 7,040 yd layout featuring lakes and ponds on
eight of its final 18 holes. Paradise Island Golf Club has an
18-hole, Par-72 course with a total of 6,776 yards. Holes: 18
Nightly Activities & Entertainment:
Piano bar, The
Palm Court Lounge and The Blue note Lounge featuring jazz and
classic R&B.
The amazing view
of Nassau Harbour and Paradise Island provides the ideal backdrop
for a leisurely day in the sun. The Patio Grill and Pool Bar offer
outdoor dining, with Bahamian and American-style snacks and tropical
cocktails. Enjoy daily local fish specials as well as our Bartender's
Specialty Drinks of the day. Whether you're sampling one of our
many tropical concoctions or diving into a tantalizing sandwich
there couldn't be a better place to be. The amazing view of Nassau
Harbor and Paradise Island provide the ideal backdrop for a leisurely
day in the sun.
Blackbeard's
Cove Bar
Happy hour is from 5:00-7:00 PM every day. Adjacent to the Portofino
Restaurant, this cozy bar overlooking the garden and Nassau Harbour
is a great place to meet your friends and business associates.
A large-screen TV shows your favorite sports event.
Portofino's
This great restaurant serves Mediterranean and local Bahamian
cuisine in a relaxed setting. Choose dishes from the buffet or
an à la carte menu for breakfast and lunch. We serve a
Bahamian buffet on Friday nights, a seafood buffet on Saturday
nights and a sumptuous Sunday lunch buffet.
24-hour Room
Service
Room Service is available. Vegetarian items and kids meals available
Guest
Rooms
Floors 1-5: Tasteful Caribbean style furnishings in Deluxe rooms,
either overlooking the soothing turquoise blue waters or the interesting
island view rooms. All rooms have a bath and shower, either King
size, Queen size or two Single beds, with a minibar, oversized
desk and electronic safe. Kids stay free in room with 2 adults
in existing bedding.
Suites
Floors 1-7: Our Suites range from beautiful ocean views to interesting
island views, there are one bedroom suites with a connecting parlor
or two bedroom suites with a King Size bed and sofa bed in the
pallor. Suites are equipped with bath and separate shower, minibar,
electronic safe and oversized desks. Or enjoy 3 suites that feature
a Jacuzzi and a balcony overlooking the beautiful harbour with
cruise ships. Kids stay free in room with 2 adults in existing
bedding.
Deluxe
and Executive Rooms
Floors 6 & 7: Executive Rooms, with a classic Caribbean style
either overlooking the beautiful soothing turquoise blue waters
or the interesting island view. All executive rooms have a bath
and shower, minibar, oversized desk, electronic safe and two phone
lines. Kids stay free in room with 2 adults in existing bedding.
Room Amenities
Accessible
Air Conditioning
Alarm Clock Radio
Non-smoking
Shower for Wheelchair
Sofa Bed
TV-Premium HBO,CNN,ESPN
Work Desk with Adjustable Lamp
Coffee Maker
Hairdryer
Internet access in guest room
Iron & Ironing Board
Mini Bar
Telephone
Trouser Press
Safe
Baggage Storage
Barber Shop
Beauty Salon
Car Rental Desk
Concierge Desk
Elevators
Foreign Currency Exchange
Gift Shop
Guest Activity/Recreation Desk
Laundry/Valet Service
Lounge On-Site
Convenience Store
Safety Deposit Box
Tour Desk
Business Services:*
Audio/Visual
Equipment Rental
Business Center
Business Phone Service
Express Mail
Fax
Meeting Rooms
Modem
Photo Copying Service
Printer
Secretarial Service
Typewriter