Cast away in heavenly blue seas, to the east of Florida, there is an island
estate that's as pleasing as a tropical sunset... It is the Bahamas Princess
Resort & Casino on the island of Grand Bahama. At first sight it seems
you've happened upon a Sultan's Palace. As if in a scene from ancient Araby.
plump Moorish domes and slender minarets rise above luxuriant gardens.
This stylish resort is a vibrant marriage of hotel, casino and 1,000 acres
of fragrant botanica, languid pools and waterfalls, golf courses and a
galaxy of tennis courts. Adjacent is a colorful international bazaar of
boutiques, each of which invites exploration.
At the Bahamas Princess the mood is carefree; the
set ting that of a fragrant, well-tended Bahamian garden. Guest rooms are
tranquil with decor colors pastel-soft and restful. You may choose the
high-rise lifestyle of the Princess Tower. It reaches 10 stories up into
the incan descent blue of the Bahamian sky. Here are 400 guest rooms, including
19 spacious suites. Or, you may elect to stay across the road at the ram
bling country club, whose rooms radiate from the grotto pool. Here are
565 tasteful accommodations, including 4 more welcoming suites ideal for
entertaining, plus two desirable villas. So try a little self-indulgence.
It refreshes the spirit, and it's there for the asking at the Bahamas Princess,
Let the good times roll at the Princess Casino. The magic of blackjack,
craps, slots, roulette, and mini-baccarat beckons. And, the action goes
on stage too in a glit tering Las Vegas- style revue. The two 18-hole.
par 72 golf courses are said to be the gems of the Caribbean. The Emerald
course was designed by Dick Wilson. and the Ruby by Joe Lee. Mischief was
on his mind at the time. Tennis, anyone? Nine courts await. Most are floodlit
for volleys under the stars.
Hail the private shuttle bus and head for the near
by beach club. Or take to the water in the resort's swim ming pools. One
is of Olympic propor tion; the other is pleasingly free- form. Both are
fringed with flam ing bougainvillea.
Note:
Some of the activities are operated by independent concessionaires, including
water sports activities.
Dining at the Bahamas Princess is a world tour for the tastebuds. Four
eateries tempt at the Princess Country Club. Bahamian cuisine is Guanahani's
specialty. Then
there's the Patio coffee shop, and the poolside casu al of the John B.
The Princess Tower offers three dining choices... Morgan's Bluff is seafood
sensation. La Trattoria serves only Mama's best. Lemon Peel is zest ful
with coffee shop fare. Princess Casino rolls the dice with gourmet dining
in the Crown Room. And, just about any hour, the Garden Cafe's expansive
buffet is center of attention. The Bahamas Princess is an oasis too for
guests who dance the night fantastic. Awaken your spirit at any one of
the lively bars or the nightclub.
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