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Downtown Nassau A tour of John Watling’s Distillery at the beautifully restored and historic Buena Vista Estate is a must see for rum lovers and history buffs alike. Set on more than two acres of lush tropical gardens, and named after “a pious pirate who sailed the Bahamian seas”, John Watling’s features complimentary tours of the estate and the distillery, and offers tastings of a variety of handcrafted premium rums. The Tour The complimentary tours of John Watling’s Distillery start with a tour of the historic Buena Vista Estate, which includes antiques and exhibits dating back more than 300 years. The tour then continues to the storehouse where you can see how John Watling’s rums are bottled the old-fashioned way by local hands, as well as over 1,000 white oak barrels “that fill the air with the ‘Angel’s Share’, which is the portion lost to evaporation during the many years the rum rests in the barrel.” The Rum Over 175 years of rum-making experience went into creating John Watling’s rum, as five founding members are sixth-generation mem bers of a rum-producing family. Using local materials and employing traditional English rum-making techniques, John Watling’s small batches of hand-crafted Pale, Amber and Buena Vista rums are all fermented onsite and distilled from freshly pressed sugar cane molasses. Both the tour and tastings are free.

Events to Look Out For The culture of the Bahamian people is commonly enjoyed by locals and visitors alike through local events . To commemorate the 50th anniversary, The Bahamas has added special events . You will find some of the events to participate in Nassau Paradise Island below. 50th on Bay Street - May 29, 2023 Bay Street will buzz with live chef demonstrations, artisans, food, beverage, and confections. Pedestrians will enjoy this exciting street festival with live performances by bands, acoustic performances, dancers, and performance art showcasing Bahamian talent and entertainment. Independence Boat Light Show - June 4, 2023 Under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister, in collaboration with the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, enjoy a festival of lights on the seas as boats of every size showcase our national colours and symbols. National Flag Day - June 30, 2023 To commemorate the 50th-anniversary flag raising ceremonies will be held across the country to show our Bahamian pride. People are encouraged to show their pride by wearing our nation’s flag colours. National Float Parade and Nationwide Motorcade - July 1, 2023 50 years ago, a float parade was held in the City of Nassau to commemorate our nation’s independence. Fifty years later, we are seeking to creatively engage public and private partners to celebrate our 50th celebrations with a return of similar festivities. National Bahamian Pride Day - July 7, 2023 Display your pride in our nation’s flag colours to commemorate the 50th. People are encouraged to show their pride by wearing our nation’s flag colours, androsia, or any paraphernalia. 50th Independence People’s Rush - July 10, 2023 A uniquely Bahamian experience, Junkanoo is a cultural dance and music celebration that dates back hundreds of years. Bahamians will join in unity to the sounds of cowbells and goat-skinned drums across The Bahamas to celebrate this memorable year.

With a nickname like “The Fish Fry” it’s not surprising that Arawak Cay is home to a community of Bahamian restaurants that specialize in seafood delicacies. Enjoy everything from grilled shrimp, and lobster tails to fried snapper, served with sides like cornbread and mac and cheese. One dish you have to try is conch: Be it cracked (battered and deep fried) or scorched (spiced with lime, onions and peppers), it can be prepared in a variety of ways and is one of The Bahamas’ most popular foods. Excerpt from www.nassauparadiseisland.com

We're a locally-owned, leading car rental company based in Nassau and Paradise Island, Bahamas. We provide a seamless and hassle-free car rental experience to our customers. Our pricing is competitive starting at $50 per day , offering a wide range of vehicles to suit your needs. With many years of experience serving our customers car renting needs, we understand the importance of comfort, reliability, and affordability. That's why we always ensure that every customer is fully satisfied with our service. ​ Island Car Rental and Sales offers car rental services to meet your travel needs with competitive rates and the convenience of a drop-off and pickup service. Whether you are a visitor to the Bahamas looking to explore the island or a resident needing a reliable and affordable rental car for day-to-day life, we are your one-stop solution for your local car rental needs. Need to rent your Bahamas car in advance? https://www.carrentbahamas.com/book-a-rental You can phone us directly at (242) 802-2277 and we are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Hop aboard a luxury powerboat as you cruise to the cute and entertaining pigs of Rose Island! Enjoy a scenic but brief boat ride as you head to a colorful coral reef for snorkeling. Next you will view the wild sea turtles and stop to explore Gilligan’s Island which is one of the world's most photographed islands! Hop back on the boat for a brief ride as we take you to the newest beach bar and grill on Rose Island. This quiet but beautiful spot is surrounded by a white sandy beach and turquoise waters where you will be welcomed with a local specialty drink as well as a hot lunch. After lunch it's selfie time!! Get your cameras out as the pigs start to get in the water! You will be able to feed and swim with them in a once in a lifetime experience! After you've taken a lifetime's supply of selfies you can spend time relaxing on comfy lay off chairs on the beach or you can hop on one of their kayaks, paddle boards, or get a group together and play beach volleyball. https://www.powerboatadventures.com/