Found 15 blog entries tagged as Bahamas.

As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, it's time to bid farewell to winter and embrace the refreshing energy of spring. What better way to welcome the season of renewal than with a thorough spring cleaning to prepare your home for the sunny days ahead?  Here are some essential tips to help you freshen up your space and get ready for summer:

1. Declutter and Organize:

   - Start by decluttering each room, purging items you no longer need or use.    - Organize belongings into categories and designate specific storage areas to keep your space tidy and clutter-free.

2. Deep Clean Floors and Carpets:

   - Vacuum carpets and rugs thoroughly, paying attention to high-traffic areas and under furniture.    - Mop hard…

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Unwinding after a long week is easy in Nassau. Enjoy live music, watch the big game or meet up with friends for drinks. There's so much to choose from you'll have trouble deciding exactly what to do.

Here's a roundup so some of the places you can unwind, from east to west:

Compass Point Beach Resort out west offers live music four evenings a week. This colorful landmark also has an oceanfront bar with more than 10 TV's where you can watch NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL games and college sports.

The Cricket Club Restaurant (opposite Arawak Cay on West Bay Street) is a lively British-style pub that serves up traditional British fare and Bahamian favorites. The balcony overlooks the Haynes Oval cricket pitch, and on Sat and Sun during the season you can grab…

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE BAHAMAS

While it’s non-debatable that The Bahamas’ natural beauty is captivating at any time of year, independence day is a special day that we all spend relaxing and deeply admiring our breathtaking little archipelago. On July 10th each year, tourists and residents alike flock to our impeccable beaches with their friends and families, enjoying our toasty weather, basking in our alluring waters and unwinding in our soft, therapeutic sand. Independence day is not only a day to relax while enjoying great company and stunning scenery, it’s an opportunity to reflect on our well-deserved full independence which was gained 42 years ago. Even South Florida is joining in to glorify our country with The Bahamas Independence…

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Join two generations of Grammy winners, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, on their international “Cheek to Cheek” Concert Tour right here in The Beautiful Bahamas. On June 13, 2015, you can witness a once in a life performance that the whole family can enjoy, with songs ranging from “It Don’t Mean a Thing” to “Smile.” The singers perform a variety of single and duo hits from their number one jazz album, “Cheek to Cheek.”

With Cheek to Cheek granting Bennett the title of the oldest artist in history with a #1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 and earning Lady Gaga her third number one album, the concert is bound to be legendary. What better place to enjoy such a world renowned performance from the dynamic duo than our own world renowned Atlantis resort on…

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Almost all of us have tried to beautify our homes with indoor plants and most of the time they don’t last long. Plant care can be surprisingly trickier than we think it will be. These five tips will help you to revive your current house plants or ensure a long, healthy life for your future greenery.

Picking The Perfect Plant

Sometimes you can give a plant all the water, sunlight and soil it needs to survive and it still won’t be able to. Certain plants simply can’t survive indoors in the Bahamas. This is why it’s important to ensure that the indoor plants you’re about to buy are actually indoor plants. Speak to local florists or nursery workers to make sure that you’re buying the best plant to live in your home. With the right amount of care,…

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Fashion For a Cause 2015 If you’re looking to donate to a worthwhile cause while picking up great fashion ideas, be at Ibiza Nightclub, Nassau Bahamas on March 29, 2015 at 3:30 PM for this year’s “Fashion For a Cause”. You’ll be joined by the best makeup artists, hairstylists, designers, clothing stores and brands as well as former Canadian Idol contestant Gary Beals (for your entertainment) to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS in The Bahamas.

The event kicks off with a casual cocktail hour that you don’t want to miss then will feature a digitally printed runway area allowing 150 models to strut for 130 ft, exhibiting 12-15 piece Streetwear Collections that are sure to blow you away. Fashion For a Cause aims to emphasize the motto “LIVE. LOVE. CARE.” as…

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A new year usually means new goals and, hopefully, new accomplishments. If selling your home is on that long list of things you’d like to get done in 2015, Island Living Real Estate has some suggestions on how you can accomplish that goal with these simple tips.

Declutter

The first thing you should do, says Rachel Pinder, Broker/Appraiser at Island Living Real Estate, is to declutter your home after the Christmas rush. “When you are taking all of your decorations down after the holidays, that’s a perfect time to declutter your home and get rid of everything you did not use in 2014,” says Rachel.

Repair

After the holidays is also a good time to make any repairs that may be needed, and clean up the exterior of your house to boost that…

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Did you know that only 10% of potential home buyers can see past the personal tastes of home owners, whether it’s paint colour, window treatments or clutter? That’s why home staging might be a good option if you’re looking to sell your home. Home staging is the art of professionally preparing homes for sale by creating inviting and warm interiors that appeal to a wide variety of buyers. With so many homes on the market, it’s important to make yours the one that buyers remember by showing off your home’s potential. The first impression is a lasting one, and if your home is messy or badly furnished you could lose a buyer.

Sara Saunders, of Homestaging Bahamas says not many people can see the potential of a home. “Many buyers don’t realize how easy it…

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Visit Flamingos at Ardastra! If you do not have time to fly south to the Bahamian Island of Inagua to see the flamingos in their natural habitat, you can attend the flamingo march at Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre. The flamingo march is the showcase at this Zoo nestled amongst lush vegetation consisting of hundreds of native plant species. Flamingos are not the only feathered friends you will meet, enjoy the parrot show or go into the Lori enclosure to feed the small birds fruit while they perch on your finger, shoulder or head! Furry friends also reside here and some rascally reptiles! Take the whole family! Ask for the Residents rate if you have ID, and don’t forget your camera. T: 323 5806 www.ardastra.com

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Boating… Just because you don’t have your own boat doesn’t mean you are land locked! Call Powerboat Adventures, book a trip, pack your camera, towel, sunscreen and hat, then get a good night’s sleep. You will need it to enjoy a full day of action! The thrill of the high speed boat alone is worth the experience, but this day trip has everything and includes everything: delicious food, cold drinks (full bar), shark wrangling, stingray feeding, snorkeling, nature trails and a visit to more than one Exuma Island! After an hour at sea the first landfall is on Allen’s Cay where you can feed ancient Iguanas, a native species unique to that island. A minute away is Ship Channel Cay, the beautiful island home of Powerboat Adventures. Relax on one of the scenic…

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