Guys’ Golf Getaway – Nassau & Paradise Island

With golf courses paved in paradise, world-class casinos and adventurous excursions, Nassau & Paradise Island serve as the perfect backdrop for your next getaway.

The islands are the place to golf in 2025, as the year kicks off with the 35th season of the Korn Ferry Tour opening at the Ocean Club Golf Course at Atlantis Paradise Island from January 12-15.

Golf

• Baha Mar Royal Blue Golf Course: A Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Royal Blue is ranked #1 on Golfweek’s Best of 2022 list and features 18 holes unfolding over a gorgeous naturally evolving landscape. Mini Blue is Baha Mar’s professionally inspired 18-hole competitive miniature golf course.
• “Tee it Up at Royal Blue” package at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar offers a complimentary round of golf and a bonus $50 resort credit with a three or more night’s stay.
• The Ocean Club Golf Course: The Ocean Club Golf Course features breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Nassau Harbor. Masterfully designed by Tom Weiskopf, this championship 18-hole, par 72 course stretches more than 7,100 yards on Paradise Island Oceanside’s peninsula, where crosswinds challenge even the most experienced players. Golfers can experience a one-of-a-kind twilight tee time with the exclusive Golf in Paradise Twilight package that will allow players to enjoy a round of golf amid the backdrop of a stunning Bahamian sunset and twinkling night sky.

Casinos and Drinks

• Baha Mar: The Baha Mar Casino is the Caribbean’s largest casino with over 1,000 slot machines, 18 types of table games, and live sports betting. Luxurious floor-to-ceiling windows overlook sparkling turquoise waters. Monkey Bar is SLS Baha Mar’s signature lobby bar.
• Atlantis Paradise Island: Spanning a 7-acre lagoon, the world-class Atlantis Casino is equipped with high-limit gaming areas and an array of electronic table games that invite guests to earn exclusive offers, complimentary rooms and special invites to tournaments. Just off the casino floor, Bar Sol is Atlantis’ ultra-lounge. Moon Bar offers featured cocktails, an extensive wine collection and draft beer options from Thursday to Saturday.
• Pirate Republic Brewing Company: In the heart of downtown Nassau sits the only craft brewery in the Bahamas. Beers are brewed and bottled on site including the first Bahamian IPA and the ‘Gold & Haze of Piracy’. Daily brewery tours are available with a flight of beer to taste.
• 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”, visitors can take a tour of the property, experience a self-bottling experience and have the chance to try cocktails made with this signature Bahamian rum.

Excursions

• Graycliff Cigar Company, Wine Cellar and Restaurant: Roll more than dice in Nassau & Paradise Island. The Graycliff Cigar Company is an award-winning boutique cigar company offering cigar-rolling lessons with master rollers. Book a private tasting in the Graycliff Wine Cellar that holds over 250,000 bottles and a collection of wines and spirits dating back to 1727. Enjoy five-course meals at the Graycliff Restaurant or practice Bahamian culinary traditions during a 3-course cooking class paired with wine.
• First Strike Charters: This luxurious boat excursion invites guests to try fishing the Bahamian way: no rods. With sun decks, sound systems, food and beverages, this boat tour travels through the best fishing spots to try for that seasonal catch of the day. Upon returning to shore, Green Parrot Restaurant will prepare a boater’s catch to enjoy, mount it to ship home, or donate the fish to a family in need.
• Beaches: With water temperatures around 80 degrees, Nassau and Paradise Island enjoy perfect conditions for exploring the miles of beautiful beaches. Known for white sand and sparkling turquoise water, Bahamian beaches are must-see.