Nutella Pancakes

Fort Fincastle

Fresh-caught shrimp

12:38 PM

Wake up surrounded by the modern design of SLS Baha Mar , a stylish oceanfront luxury resort , and enjoy the amazing view of Cable Beach from your balcony . Thanks to booking your stay through our agency , you enjoy a complimentary breakfast for two at Cleo , recently named one of OpenTable ' s " 50 Hottest Restaurants in the U . S ." The ricotta pancakes with nutella ganache , mixed berries and whipped crème fraiche is divine .

Start your day with a historical tour of the city at the Queen ’ s Staircase . Carved out of solid limestone in 1793 , the 66 steps take you from Nassau Town up to Fort Fincastle . Stunning views , intriguing stories and amazing photo ops await at the Fort , which strategically overlooks the city from atop Bennett ’ s Hill , the highest point of the entire island .

Stroll back down to the heart of Nassau Town to visit the Straw Market on Bay Street . A cornucopia of colors , the Straw Market is the ideal place to pick up authentic Bahamian handicrafts , such as straw hats , carved wood animals and sculptures . Don ’ t be shy to negotiate prices — it ’ s an expected ( and oftentimes pleasurable part ) of the transaction here .

After working up an appetite procuring a wide range of souvenirs , next head to Arawak Cay . This diverse collection of beachside restaurants and kitschy bars attracts tourists and locals alike for fresh-caught fish , grilled shrimp and conch fritters . Here , you can crack open a Kalik , “ The Beer of The Bahamas ,” or sip on some Sky Juice , a popular combination of gin , coconut water , sweet milk , sugar , cinnamon and nutmeg .

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