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Welcome Aboard Flybys Island Hopping Florida Fanfare Customs Information Route Map

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BAHAMAS BOUND Old Time Charm Not much has changed in Green Turtle Cay—and that’s a good thing.

FLORIDA FUN You May Now Kiss the Butterfly Butterfly kisses abound at Butterfly World.

DINING Carpe Diem by Café De France A true French treat on an all-American street.

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16 Wish List Shopping worth taking a vacation for, with fine jewelry from Tiffany, Cartier, Bvlgari & more.

46 Big Man on Canvas Versatile multi-medium artist Anthony ‘Big Mo’ Morley gives us The Bahamas on canvas.

51 Eye on Bahamian Design Two designers are making waves in Bahamian fashions. 242 People Clothing Co. and Latoya HannaMoxey.

54 Coral Sands’ Four Cottages Offer Dream Homes Away From Home.

Coral Sands Resort on Harbour Island.

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s the heat and humidity of the summer months give way to the cooler climes of the fall, we here at Gulfstream International Airlines continue to make strides to ensure that your air travel needs will always be met with the utmost professionalism, efficiency, and hospitality no matter the season.

At the top of our list is increasing service to some of your favorite destinations. We kicked off the summer initiating new service throughout Montana, providing critical transportation links connecting seven outlying communities with the state’s largest metro area in Billings. In July, extra flights were added on our routes between Florida and The Bahamas, particularly those connecting Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach with Marsh Harbour, Treasure Cay and Freeport.

We added these flights expressly because of you. Whether directly by calling and writing to us, or simply making a booking, you influence a great deal over where and how often we fly. It’s a partnership we’re proud to uphold as your #1 choice in air travel to the #1 places you wish to go.

To get you to your favorite places in added comfort, we’re planning to enhance our fleet this fall with the addition of several new turboprop aircraft.

These will be larger planes, capable of seating more passengers, with lavatories and in-flight service attendants to better meet your needs.

Behind the scenes in recent weeks, we’ve also assembled a “Dream Team” of aviation industry professionals each dedicated to improving upon the valued partnership we have with you. We believe, as I’m sure you do too, that our shared expectation should be for 100% on-time departures, friendly and courteous customer service, an unblemished safety record, and affordable fares. The result: a rewarding business relationship benefiting us all.

Just as you’re counting on us to live up to our side of the partnership, we’re also counting on you. Tell us how we’re doing. Let us know where you want to go. Work with us to make sure our flights operate on-schedule.

Together, I’m confident, we can take our partnership to new heights and deliver the very best travel experience in the skies.

Sincerely, Darrell Richardson CEO, Gulfstream International Airlines

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Vertical Gardens Just in Thyme Wake up and smell the rosemary. You can with a new vertical garden that lets you grow your own veggies, spices and herbs, tomatoes, strawberries and beans even if your plot of ‘farmland’ is no bigger than a pint-sized condo balcony. Called MyFoody, the vertical veggie bed is designed for those with a green thumb and limited land. Its circular shape with openings similar to traditional strawberry jugs is a tall idea for a modern world where fresh vegetables and space are both at a premium. As an easy alternative to the in-the-ground vegetable garden, the multi-storey MyFoody lets you plant to your appetite’s content in a contained environment of as little as two square feet.

Choose from a 3-storey or 5-storey model. You can select other features, including automatic rotating ability to catch the sunlight evenly on all sides and various watering options, manually or auto pump. Adding to the appeal —no more kneeling and bending for pruning and weeding. You can stand tall and look those fresh veggies and fruit in the eye, stem and pit.

These food growing towers have made a home in Abaco just outside Vernons Grocery in Hope Town and at the Every Child Counts, special needs school in Marsh Harbour. To wake up and smell the rosemary, start your own garden by going to www.feedourplanet.com and click on MyFoody.

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Catch a Fire Heats Up Exuma Discovering Catch a Fire bar and grill in the back of beyond on the island of Exuma is like driving down an abandoned road in untraveled countryside and suddenly seeing what appears to be a vacation home in Tahiti. It’s such a surprise in such an unlikely place that you do a double-take followed by another double-take followed by absolute awe and admiration. That’s the reaction I had when discovering Catch a Fire, Exuma’s latest reason for visiting Exuma. I thought of calling it a new form of exercise, the kind that stimulates mental energy even if it doesn’t burn calories: two double-takes and a whole lot of admiration. Located down more than a mile of unpaved road on the far less traveled south side of the island, the property hugs the shallow waters where in a strong outgoing tide and the wind from a certain direction, the waters vanish. Owners Jo and Tony Hope spent four years building the strictly outdoor restaurant by hand, tile by tile, stone by stone. Handmade teak furniture is imported from Thailand and Tony built many pieces himself.

Bamboo entrance and bamboo trim, an open fire and a brick oven, stone walls, custom-built gazebos give it a Eurasian-Bahamian flair. Conversation mingles with drinks with great conch chowder or curried lobster or other homemade dishes and more conversation, drinks, food and often music. There’s an intimate infinity pool or you can take a dip or bonefish in the shallow flats. Open generally around 2pm or later and serving dinner only, the restaurant’s fans are urging extended hours. As for the name, it’s the 1973 debut album of the Wailers with music by Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and you have the feeling that Marley would be right at home, playing guitar and singing songs like No Woman No Cry as the afternoon turns to dusk and dusk turns to memories that last a lifetime. Catch a Fire, Exuma’s newest hot spot is so hot it lives up to its name. Check them out on Facebook. www.aircurrentsmagazine.com

Ardastra’s Secret Garden Come close, closer…I’ve got a secret to share to share with you.

Picture a lush tropical oasis filled with an abundance of flora and wildlife, including world-famous marching flamingos, Lory parrots and a host of other mammals, birds and reptiles, including endangered species from The Bahamas and the Caribbean.

There’s all of this and more at the Ardastra Gardens Zoo & Conservation Centre in Nassau. Now there are two more reasons than ever to visit, a new secret garden that opened in June and the birth of a baby flamingo chick in captivity.

The gardens, opened in 1937 through the work of Jamaican horticulturist, Hedley Vivian Edwards and later purchased by the late Norman Solomon who, in 1980 started the first zoo, has been a popular attraction for locals and visitors alike for decades. Flamingos were introduced to the garden in the 1950s in a joint project with the government of The Bahamas as part of a breeding program. And even today, Ardastra is one of the few places in the world where flamingos are relaxed enough or enjoying enough privacy to breed in captivity with their chicks surviving.

Just recently, Ardastra welcomed its newest chick to the family.

“This is an exciting time for us,” said Richard Roswell, director of animal care at Ardastra, Nassau’s charming home to rare birds, reptiles and animals. “Cases of flamingos being born in captivity and surviving are rare internationally. When one was born in the U.K. in Gloucestershire, it 14 | Volume 11 Issue 3

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was the first time in the 60 years of the zoo’s history that it happened and the live birth made the lead story on the BBC and international headlines. Our first live birth occurred in 2001 and for the past 10 years we have had success with one to two births every year.”

Nestled amidst all of this beauty and also a new addition to the Gardens & Zoo is Ardastra’s Secret Garden, an intimate sanctuary tucked away from the rest of the gardens lending itself as the perfect locale for hosting of a wedding or private function for up to 70 persons in a

tropical outdoor setting.

As for the marching flamingos, they strut their stuff three times daily, obeying commands and entertaining audiences who are invited to get into the ring with them at the end of each show. On your next trip, do make a visit. The zoo is opened every day of the year except Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day from 9am – 5pm with the last entry at 4:15pm. To make a booking for the Secret Gardens or for more information on the Zoo, check out www.ardastra.com.

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3: Rebecca Jewellery: John Bull, Mall at Marathon (242) 393-4406, Palmdale and Harbour Bay. 4: Cartier. Cartier Boutique, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2872; Crystal Court at Atlantis, (242) 363-5808. The Perfume Shop. Nassau, (242) 322-2375. John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2872; Marina Village, (242) 363-1152.

5: David Yurman Boutique. Bay Street (242) 302-2878; Crystal Court at Atlantis; Marina Village; Paradise Island; Marsh Harbour, Abaco; Harbour Island; Bimini Bay, Bimini; Port Lucaya Marketplace, Freeport, Grand Bahama. (242) 302-2878.

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7: Colombian Emeralds International, Celebrating Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Memorable Moments. Port Lucaya Marketplace. Grand Bahama International Airport. Rawson Square, Bay Street. 240 Bay Street.

Atlantis, Beach Tower. Atlantis, Royal Towers. Marina Village at Atlantis. 1-800-6-NO-DUTY or www.ColombianEmeralds.com.

8: Tiffany & Co., John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2800; Crystal Court at Atlantis, (242) 363-3956; Marsh Harbour, Abaco; Harbour Island; Emerald Bay, Exuma.

9: Cartier. Cartier Boutique, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2872; Crystal Court at Atlantis, (242) 363-5808.

10: A. Jaffe Signature Bridal Rings. John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2800.

11: Bvlgari. Bvlgari Boutique, Crystal Court at Atlantis, (242) 363-5824. John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau (242) 302-2800.

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3: Amijones. John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2800. Marina Village, (242) 363-1141.

4: Coin of the Realm, Nassau, Charlotte and Bay Streets. (242) 322-4862.

5: Movado. John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2800; Crystal Court at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Marina Village, Mall at Marathon, Harbour Bay, Palmdale, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, Emerald Bay, Exuma, Port Lucaya Marketplace, Freeport Grand Bahama.

6: Angelique de Paris. John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas, (242) 302-2800. Marina Village, Paradise Island.

7: Cartier. Cartier Boutique, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2872; Crystal Court at Atlantis, (242) 363-5808.

8: Ebel. John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2800; Crystal Court at Atlantis.

9: David Yurman Boutique. Bay Street (242) 302-2878; Crystal Court at Atlantis; Marina Village; Paradise Island; Marsh Harbour, Abaco; Harbour Island; Bimini Bay, Bimini; Port Lucaya Marketplace, Freeport, Grand Bahama. (242) 302-2878.

10: Maui Jim: 284 Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas, Marina Village, Crystal Court at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Harbour Island, Port Lucaya Marketplace, Freeport Grand Bahama.

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Bahamas Bound

Island Hopping Your guide to The Islands of The Bahamas

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ust 50 miles east of South Florida’s coast lie over 700 tropical islands and cays that combine the seascapes of the Caribbean with the untouched quality of the South Pacific. Flamingos walk the shallows in search of shrimp while just beyond, along the sun-drenched pink-and-white sand beaches, iguanas feast on hibiscus flowers. In The Bahamas, “fast paced” is confined to wave runners and roulette wheels. Here, world-class resorts offer accommodations for families, business travelers, and couples in search of seclusion.

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The Abacos The famous red and white candy-striped lighthouse still serves as a beacon to all the sailing, fishing and yachting enthusiasts who come to play in the tranquil waters of the Abacos. The 130-mile stretch of bays, beaches, secluded inlets, pine forests, lagoons and pastel New England-style villages welcome visitors who seek first-class diversions. The Albert Lowe Museum, located on Green Turtle Cay, highlights the area’s unique culture, from its shipbuilding traditions to its local artists. This quiet island escape entices those seeking unspoiled beaches and an extremely laid-back atmosphere.

Andros Andros is the largest island in The Bahamas and the fifth-largest in the Caribbean, attracting divers and fishing enthusiasts, as well as casual sightseers.

Mostly flat, its 2,300 square miles is one of the biggest unexplored tracts of land in the Western Hemisphere. It consists of pine forests, thick impenetrable bush, mangrove marsh and palm-lined beaches along the east coast, riddled with lakes and creeks, and most of the local residents live along the eastern shore. The Andros Barrier Reef, the world’s third-largest and healthiest barrier reef lies off the coast, and divers come from all over the world to explore it.

The reef plunges 6,000 feet to a narrow drop-off known as the Tongue of the Ocean. The island also offers a vast array of Blue Holes for the experienced diver. These underwater cave systems are found both inland and in the ocean, and though no one has even gone in one and out the other, it is believed that they do connect. Bonefishing here is among the best on earth, and Andros is also known for its world-class marlin and bluefin tuna fishing.

Bimini Bimini is made up of three major islands—North, South and East Bimini— each rich with history and natural resources. Most of the islands’ population, about 1,600 residents, live in Bailey Town in North Bimini, while the main tourist center is in Alice Town, also on North Bimini. Most of the hotels, restaurants and fishing operations can also be found here.

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Bahamas Bound Cat Island Named after the pirate Arthur Catt, Cat Island is the sixth largest island in The Bahamas, located near the Tropic of Cancer. With temperatures in the high 60s during the short winters, rising to the mid-80s in summer, and pristine virgin beaches, Cat Island is one of the most beautiful islands in The Bahamas. Local historians claim that Cat Island residents were the first to see Columbus. The great explorer himself was believed by some to have been welcomed here by the Arawaks.

Beautiful beaches offer an array of water sports. Boating and diving

are among the main reasons to go to Cat Island, and diving lessons are available for novices.

Eleuthera Eleuthera is one of the longest islands in The Bahamas, 110 miles from top to bottom. This intimate isle of rolling hills and lush green forests beckons visitors with the subdued charm of yesteryear.

Quaint colonial villages echo the history of the island’s pilgrim settlers who arrived over 300 years ago and named the land Eleuthera, “freedom” in Greek. Vacationers indulge in that same carefree spirit

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as they roam miles of pink sand beaches that lead to lush plantations where exotic fruits from pineapples to mangos grow in abundance.

The mile-long Cave at Hatchet Bay invokes the Earth’s past with spectacular stalagmite and stalactite formations that glitter by torchlight.

Harbour Island Best known for its soft sand pinktinged beaches, Harbour Island is a tiny, celebrity-studded island.

Only three miles long by one mile wide at its broadest point, it boasts more restaurants, tony inns and examples of charming doll-house like architecture per square foot than any other island in The Bahamas.

Most people traverse the isle by golf cart and whether you are stopping by the famed Arthur’s Bakery for a baguette or Pink Sands, Rock House or The Landing for a meal, you’ll find visitors and locals friendly and welcoming on this island steeped in tradition and proud of its cottagelike feel.

The Exumas This 100-mile-long string of 365 islands and cays—most of them uninhabited—is the yachting mecca of The Bahamas. These waters, some of the prettiest in The Bahamas, are also ideal for fishing (bonefishing especially).

The Exumas stretch from Beacon Cay in the north to Sandy Cay in the south. The Exuma National Land and Sea Park, protected by The Bahamas National Trust, encompasses much of the coastline.

The park is accessible only by boat and is one of the major natural wonders and sightseeing destinations, with an abundance of undersea life, reefs, blue holes, and shipwrecks. Portions of the James Bond thriller Thunderball were filmed at Staniel Cay. Not far from George Town, the largest settlement on Great Exuma, is the rapidly growing Emerald Bay area with the luxurious 5-star condotels at Grand Isle Resort & Spa and the famous Greg Norman Golf Course. www.aircurrentsmagazine.com

Grand Bahama Island A favorite port of Old World pirates and modern day rumrunners, Grand Bahama remains largely untouched since its swashbuckling days. Those seeking adventure can explore uncharted primitive forests, scuba dive through prehistoric underwater caverns, or swim side by side with dolphins. Freeport/ Lucaya offers posh resorts with service designed to pamper, splendid oceanview suites, and nightlife from casinos to musical revues. This tropical metropolis appeals to the sports minded with championship golf, renowned tennis facilities and deep-sea fishing. Discover vibrant island history where remnants of the Arawaks, the native Bahamians, depict the ancient culture that invented the definitive tool for the skilled beach bum: the hammock.

Nassau Captains of all walks of life have long welcomed the sight of the

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sheltered harbor in Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas. Parliament Square in downtown Nassau displays the island’s colonial history with the Old World pageantry of the Supreme Court and the traditionally dressed police force. Visitors roam through the straw market filled with handwoven baskets before heading to scores of designer boutiques that house fine jewelry, watches, leather and perfumes. Hit the white sand beaches for the ultimate in water sports and relaxation. The club scene comes alive with lively cabaret shows and upscale casinos where visitors revel—and gamble—into the night. From steel drum bands to cab drivers, the inherent charm of the locals makes a stay in Nassau truly a pleasure.

Paradise Island Aptly named, this island treasure attracts the world’s most recognizable people for worldclass yachting and casino action,

Bahamian style. Stately hotels line the sugary sand beaches and pristine reefs adorn the shallow coastal waters. Though the jet-setters call this port the Monte Carlo of the New World, the island’s West End retains the flavor of its colonial past with white picket fences, exotic flowering plants and breezy front porches. Visitors can slip into the island mentality without leaving luxury behind. 4

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Florida lies Grand Bahama Island. A unique destination where you can bask on endless beaches, kayak through national parks, swim with dolphins, snorkel in crystal clear waters, golf, boneďŹ sh, rejuvenate in a world class spa or do nothing at all.

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Bahamas Bound

Green Turtle Cay is the land where noise is the sound of frogs croaking, parrots singing at dusk or the whoosh of native pine trees in a strong offshore breeze.

Old Time Charm Not much has changed in Green Turtle Cay— and that’s a good thing

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ld-timers remember when the only way you could get across from the 3-mile isle of Green Turtle Cay to the mainland of Abaco, unless you had your own boat, was to send a smoke signal.

If no one noticed the smoke, or the weather was a little too rough to send a boat, you’d be stuck. But then, like now, there were worse places to be stranded.

Welcome to Green Turtle Cay and the settlement of New Plymouth, population 500, a New England-like fishing village cloaked in year-round sunshine, a living imitation of a postcard of quaint architecture, narrow streets, friendly people and private beaches. There’s a lot missing here, and that’s good news, too. There’s not a traffic light around. Mention the word mall and someone will point over there, meaning across the ocean. Searching for megaresorts, casino, glitzy nightclubs? Have you landed in the wrong spot. Green Turtle Cay is the land where noise is the sound of frogs croaking, parrots singing at dusk or the whoosh of native pine trees in a strong offshore breeze.

There’s regular ferry service now to the mainland, a 15-minute ride away, but not a whole lot else has changed about Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, and that’s one of the best things about it.

“In the old days, you could walk everywhere and you’d know everyone,” says artist Alton Lowe, with merriment in his eyes, “and you still can. Tell me, how many places are there like that on earth?” How many, indeed.

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Bahamas Bound Getting There Lying about 170 miles east of West Palm Beach, Green Turtle Cay is less than an hour from Florida by air. Flights land at nearby Treasure Cay Airport, then it’s a short taxi ride to the dock and onto the ferry Donny for the jaunt across the sound to Green Turtle. The twelve Donny ferries are the moving umbilical cord between Treasure Cay and Green Turtle, a lifeline carrying students to school, winter residents to second homes, visitors to places like the Green Turtle Club and Bluff House restaurant and marina, honeymooners to the start of their future together. The ferries ply the waters throughout the day carrying folks from Green Turtle to Treasure Cay to get supplies, see a doctor, find a boat part, visit friends, play golf, search for shells on the stretch of remarkable beach at Treasure Cay Resort or fly off somewhere to do any of the above except whatever they do at the Treasure Cay Resort.

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A Weekend Getaway in Green Turtle Cay We had left our offices mid-day on a Friday and were fully prepared to have a good time. We just weren’t prepared for what we were about to experience—that in less time than it takes to get to work in the morning we would be in a place where breathing was an accepted form of exercise, taking a break was not something to be explained or asked forgiveness for, taking a nap required only a pillow, not permission.

Nearly everyone seemed to go out of their way to welcome you to their special place—a genuineness I

marveled at often over the next few days. The people of Green Turtle Cay had this secret little piece of perfection and they didn’t feel a need to close the gate, pull up the drawbridge and chuckle at those left on the other shore. They actually seemed glad to share it. Maybe it’s because there are only so many rental cottages and hotel rooms (35 at Green Turtle Club, 7 rooms at the painstakingly restored bed and breakfast called The New Plymouth Inn) that it never gets overcrowded.

Maybe it’s because they know they’ve got it good and they’re just plain showing they’re calm and okay with that. Over at Miss Emily’s Blue Bee Bar, for instance, someone in the room got hungry and since…well, more about that in a minute.

Taxi ride was only a few minutes and the Donny was just pulling up to the dock, disgorging passengers.

Luggage came off, luggage went on. The timing was no accident.

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school hours. The captain is used to moving people, fridges, stoves, even toilets. On this day, in addition to the 32 people, a full load since the flight arrived at the same time school got out and some will have to wait on shore for the next ferry, he’s got a normal day’s cargo—three bougainvillea plants, ouch, watch the thorns, folks, one mango tree, careful, it’s a bit delicate and it’s windy back there, personal luggage, fishing gear. We drop visitors and residents off here and there at private docks. We get off at the Green Turtle Club Marina. By the time we get there, I know the entire medical history of my ferry seatmate who had gotten off at the stop before, a lovely woman who has overcome nearly impossible odds and was happy to be back in Green Turtle. A little piece of my heart went with her as we waved at each other and she walked slowly up the hill toward her home.

We hop off the ferry and are immediately met by Molly McIntosh.

Molly is part of what makes Green Turtle so magical. Meet her once, she smiles, you smile, you feel like you’ve known her forever. She’s a horse woman, originally from Pennsylvania

and the story of how she went from breeding and training Arabian show horses to being the hospitality hostess of Green Turtle Cay seems like distant history. Today, she and her husband and their children are part of the Green Turtle Cay scene and little goes on around the island that one of them is not lending a hand to. She tells us we can have a key to our room if we want. “But most people don’t ever ask for one,” she confides “because there’s no crime and if someone were ever to take something, what would he do with it? Everybody knows everybody here.”

And that means that everybody knows everybody’s business.

Time flies over the next two days though we do as little as possible as much as possible. We stop in at the Albert Lowe Museum which is about as large as an eat-in kitchen, but worth seeing, its adjoining memorial garden and spend an inordinate amount of time at Vert’s Ship Shop where the master ship builder’s half models and other craft are on display. We eat way too well and vow to do extra tracks on the treadmill when we get home.

For a quick getaway steeped in history and hospitality, bathed in

sunlight and friendship, it’s hard to beat the quaint settlement of Green Turtle Cay in Abaco. There’s beauty, beaches, golf carts for transportation, boat rentals easy to come by, comfy accommodations, worthy food and at the Green Turtle Club there’s the open arms of manager Lynn Johnson and the warmth of Molly McIntosh, hospitality pros who know something about you that you do not know—it is possible to live without waking up to the morning news.

As long as you wake up to the sound of the sea and the day stretched out before you with new friends to meet, fine food to enjoy and the sunlight streaming in. “In Green Turtle,” Molly says, “the biggest decision of the day is ‘what shall I have for dinner and what time do I take my nap?’”

How to get there Continental Connection, operated

by Gulfstream Airlines, has regular daily service to Treasure Cay, Abaco from Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida. From the airport, take the short taxi ride to the dock and hop aboard any of the 12 Donny ferries for the ride to Green Turtle Cay.

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Florida Fanfare

Your guide to the Sunshine State Water lovers will also delight in water skiing, kite surfing, canoeing and kayaking, while landlubbers will revel in hiking, biking and fishing.

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ention Florida and instantly images appear of white-sand beaches, endless expanses of blue sky, sunshine and sparkling turquoise waters, but Florida offers much more. World-class restaurants, shopping, museums and cultural events fill city streets, while theme parks, nature preserves and historical parks cover more square miles than sunbathers. Here are just a few of the many things to do while visiting Florida.

Fort Lauderdale Often referred to as the “Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale is worldrenowned as a yachting and sporting destination. Boating enthusiasts enjoy the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, one of the biggest in the world. Water lovers will also delight in water skiing, kite surfing, canoeing and kayaking, while landlubbers will revel in hiking, biking and fishing.

Fort Lauderdale’s diverse ecosystems provide a magical world of flora and fauna. Scuba Diving magazine has named Fort Lauderdale one of America’s “Best Dive Destinations” and “Best Overall Value” for diving. For those who enjoy a more leisurely day, Las Olas Boulevard provides boutiques and art galleries, world-class cuisine, sidewalk cafes and jazz houses. Tucked away in the heart of the city is the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District, a delightful assortment of shopping, dining, waterfront parks and major cultural attractions.

Key West Visitors to Key West can pet a shark, tour a cemetery, visit Hemingway’s former home with a wall dedicated to portraits of his wives and lovers, or experience the riches of a spectacular salvage expedition. The island’s beaches offer ample sunning and water sports opportunities, while beneath the surrounding turquoise waters, historic shipwrecks, a living coral reef and a myriad of marine life beckon underwater exploration. Hardly a weekend goes by without some kind of special event or festival. January brings the Key West Literary Seminar, celebrating the island’s heritage as a writer’s haven. In July, the 10-day Hemingway Days Festival begins with writer’s workshops, costume contests and other activities. In late October, Fantasy Fest features revelry and surprises to the island.

Land lovers can discover the coral reefs without getting their feet wet at the Key West Aquarium, the first tourist attraction in the Keys. And no visit to Key West is complete without viewing a sunset at Mallory Square or atop La Concha Hotel. www.aircurrentsmagazine.com

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From parks to animals, shopping to nightlife, you can be sure to find the right activity to fit your personality and budget. Nature lovers will enjoy Everglades National Park, the third largest national park in the continental United States, with 1.5 million acres of rare and beautiful ecosystems. Miami Metrozoo lets you experience the excitement of the world’s jungles with more than 800 animals in a 290-acre habitat. For late-night fun, head for South Beach and Coconut Grove, where you can dance the night away in a trendy nightclub, sample the fare at a world-class restaurant or shop at the stylish boutiques. Check your calendar because Miami also hosts festivals throughout the year, including Taste of the Grove, a food-lover’s paradise, Coconut Grove Arts Festival, for those who are more artistically inclined, and Calle Ocho, an extravaganza of Cuban music, food and dance.

exhibits including furnished period houses, museums, and archaeological sites spanning from the earliest Spanish explorers to the 1920s. The downtown area burgeons with art galleries, theatrical and symphony performances, big-name musical stars, and delightful restaurants and shops ranging from down-home to exquisite. To the west is the Naval Air Station, which boasts the worldrenowned National Museum of Naval Aviation and hosts the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show each November. Boasting some of the most pristine white sands in the state, Pensacola’s breathtaking beaches offer the perfect setting for a seaside vacation. Nearby Milton offers opportunities for camping, canoeing, kayaking and tubing along its crystal-clear spring-fed waters.

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The Orlando/Kissimmee/Lake Buena Vista area is home to some of Florida’s best-known attractions.

Walt Disney World theme parks guarantee to bring out the child in us all. Adventurous types will want to check out Universal Studios Florida, where they can “ride” their favorite movies. More thrills can be found at SeaWorld’s newest attraction, Kraken, a floorless roller coaster that plunges underwater. Downtown Orlando boasts Church Street Station with restaurants, shops and games for the whole family. Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven slows you down and offers stunning botanical gardens and Southern belles in billowing skirts. On the water, the action-packed water ski shows are as thrilling as they are entertaining.

Pensacola Known as the “City of Five Flags,” Pensacola’s history gives tourists the chance to soak in its varied and colorful past. Historic Pensacola Village offers guided tours of

Tallahassee With its rolling hills, canopied roads of moss-draped oaks, and Southern charm, Tallahassee defies the stereotypes most people hold when it comes to Florida. With the Gulf 25 miles away and the Georgia border only 14 miles to the north, Tallahassee is strategically located in the foothills of the Appalachians and at the juncture of Florida’s Panhandle and peninsula.

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football season is a colorful and exciting time to visit when there is a game in town. With college students around, a thriving nightlife is far from lacking. But if a leisurely day about town is more your style, you will find every sort of shopping, dining and interesting things to see.

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Beach to the rodeo grounds west of the city itself, the West Palm Beach area is a microcosm of Florida.

Little surprise there are so many contrasts. In land mass, Palm Beach County is the largest county east of the Mississippi. Stroll, bike or jog almost the length of the city along tree-lined waterfront Flagler Drive.

Enjoy the myriad dining and nightlife options of Clematis Street in the revitalized downtown buzzing with entertainment, art galleries, boutiques and activities. In the countryside,

visit a farm, see fields where sugar cane grows tall and cattle graze, pick fresh corn, strawberries and melons in season, take a safari-like ride on the wild side at Lion Country Safari where animals roam free, check out Dreher Park Zoo, the Norton Gallery of Art or top performances at the stunning Kravis Center within walking distance of CityPlace.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is 335 acres of family adventure, combining world-class animal habitats with heart-stopping rides.

The exotic African theme whisks you to another land as easily as the roller coasters whisk you into the air.

For something different, try Duck Tours of Tampa Bay, a narrated 80-minute land and sea tour in a genuine WWII amphibious vehicle.

Wander along beautiful Tampa Bay, with shops, restaurants and sights for visitors of all ages. Be sure to stop by historic Ybor City, restored to its old-time charm. Watch Cuban cigar makers roll a stogie in Ybor Square, and dance the night away along La SĂŠptima.

West Palm Beach From the magnificently landscaped seaside mansions of Palm

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If you’re lucky, an excited multicolored little creature will decide to take a break from all that flying and rest on your arm or shoulder

You May Now Kiss the Butterfly Butterfly kisses abound at Butterfly World

By Alexavia Dorsett

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n any given day, ten thousand butterflies, in every hue imaginable, flutter around on display at Butterfly World, a ten-acre facility of gardens and aviaries in Coconut Creek, Florida. The doors of this butterfly house, the first of its kind outside Europe, opened in 1988 by Ronald Boender who was considered an enthusiast from a very early age. Raised in Illinois and born to Dutch immigrants, Boender relished the outdoor world, harvesting butterflies for sale to universities and zoos. Now, as many as 150 species of butterflies— some from as far away as Asia—can be seen at his tropical butterfly sanctuary during the course of a year. The center has expanded to include the country’s largest free-flight hummingbird aviary, a lorikeet encounter and an aviculture care and research facility complete with a team of specialists.

Begin your self-guided tour in the Butterfly Farm and Lab Encounter, where the life cycle of a butterfly is on display from egg to caterpillar, caterpillar to pupa then onto eventually becoming eye-catching butterflies.

Leaving the Lab Encounter you walk into a breathtaking display of live butterflies in the Paradise Adventure Aviary. Here, if you’re lucky, an excited multicolored little creature will decide to take a break from all that flying and rest on your arm or shoulder, adding to the experience. Don’t be surprised as this is likely to occur a number of times during your visit. A short walk further leads you to the Hanging Garden & Emerging Area where new butterflies appear from their chrysalis for the first time and take flight each day. Plant life flourishes in the Tropical Rain Forest Aviary, where varied tree formations and exotic flowers and foliage are home to free flying birds and butterflies. Meander the paths leading to the cave and the waterfall and indulge in the mist falling from the jungle. The trail continues to Grace Gardens, named in tribute to the founder’s wife. The botanical garden not only adds to the beauty of the attraction but serves a more practical purpose of providing food for the varied butterfly and bird life.

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Take a break at the gazebo or grab a snack and drink at the

Lakeside Café or Butterfly Café.

Take time to smell the roses—there are up to 20 varieties in the English Rose Garden. No visit to Butterfly World would be complete without posing for pictures at the Lorikeet Encounter. These colorful friendly birds land on outstretched arms or even a head and look forward to the tasty treats of nectar filled cups.

For the adventurous, a walk on the Tinalandia Suspension Bridge will surely excite. Don’t worry. Hand rails

help you keep your balance as you sway side to side.

Your future is filled with birds.

A walk through the Jewels of the Sky Aviary will get you up close and personal to Gouldian Finches, Honeycreepers and Euphonias while the animated macaws at Macaws Landing will keep you guessing.

If insects pique your interest, the Museum/Insectarium and Bug Zoo will answer any questions. At the end of the day, a trip to the Butterfly World Plant Shop and Gift Shop will surely put the icing on your delectable insect cake as you take a piece of the wonderful outdoor experience of Butterfly World home with you.

Open seven days a week: 9am5pm, Monday-Saturday; 11am5pm on Sunday. The entry fee for adults and seniors is $24.95 and children between the ages of 3 and 11 are $19.95. Children under 3 enter free. Entrance gates closes at 4pm daily and reservations are not required. Butterfly World is located in Tradewinds Park South on 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073. For more information, call (954) 977-4400 or visit www.butterflyworld.com.

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By Diane Phillips

Anthony ‘Big Mo’ Morley

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unlocks the metal gates that act as security bars to his studio-come-gallery in Nassau, Bahamas. It’s one room, 15 x 25, low ceilings, far from posh in a neighborhood where security bars are a comfort.

But once you’ve found the little hideaway off an industrial highway and Big Mo has answered the door himself, prepare to be stunned. Every wall explodes with color, with life, with portraits and places, fauna, foliage and flamingos, with the paintings created by the prolific artist who has given us The Bahamas on Canvas. A wall-to-wall and ceiling-to-floor still life reality show of island people and places. Surround-sight breathtaking beauty. Over

here, a young boy walking down a narrow unpaved lane. Over there, a flock of flamingos so vivid in color you are mesmerized.

On another wall, Morley’s famous coconuts, painted in every shade, tone and texture—subtle colors (the way Europeans like them, he says) to bright yellow in brilliant contrasts, hanging fruit begging to be picked.

More than 100 pieces overall. Harbor scenes, hibiscus, an abandoned boat near a neglected house that retains a quiet dignity.

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tailored red suit, likely her Sunday best.

Mrs. Morley deserves the place of honor.

It was she, along with the artist’s father, who taught him about light. Both were professional photographers in Grand Bahama in the

Big Mo is everything Junkanoo in a country that reveres its festival northern Bahamas. “I was trained in photography and learned how to use and paint light,” he says. You can see that knowledge in his work, as if a window let just the right amount of light in to illuminate the woman kneading dough or braiding a child’s hair. From photography, he developed a fascination with Junkanoo, the cultural festival of The Bahamas. Although Morley has been painting for 48 | Volume 12 Issue 2

more than 40 years, if you mention the name Big Mo to most Bahamians, the first thing they’re likely to say is ‘the Junkanoo costume man.” Big Mo is everything Junkanoo in a country that reveres its festival: photographer, author of the book Bahamas Junkanoo Annual, costume designer and builder. One of his creations, Sir Milo, The Champion of the People, was a first-place award-winning behemoth reincarnation of the first Bahamian Governor General. Big Mo designed and built every square inch of that costume—its patterns, color, rhinestones, every clump of carefully applied papiermache. When 12-foot wide Champion hit Bay Street, it owned the parade and years later, Junkanooers still talk about it. Big Mo continues to design Junkanoo costumes, but doesn’t build them anymore, leaving that work for others. But he designs for groups with as many as 2000 members. He

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is what he calls a conceptual artist.

For Anthony ‘Big Mo’ Morley, the evolution from photographer to Junkanoo costume designer to fulltime painter has been driven by a keen eye and unstoppable energy. He paints non-stop. “I have nothing else to do,” he says, though you doubt it.

But you are confronted with the incredible output.

Of all his talents, painting is most likely to be his lasting legacy. Much of his work is like looking at life through a camera lens, even in pieces that are more impressionism than realism, rose petals softened by applying a solvent so wet paint seeps.

It isn’t only what he paints but how he paints that sets Morley apart. In the studio, he stands at the small counter, working on the flat surface. At home, he lies on the living room carpet, a large pillow over his stomach and chest area.

He places a slim plywood piece atop the pillow, and the canvas on top of the plywood. He begins with a soft pencil drawing. His

He captures people— expression, mood, posture—with the same precision that he paints antique cars and street scenes eyesight is poor and he feels the drawing as much as sees it, though he relies on photographers’ spotlights.

When he’s satisfied with the outline, he adds color.

“Everything begins with black and everything comes off the black,” he says. Once a sideline that complemented other work, painting has become his obsession over the past seven years. His work falls into three distinct categories, but the styles are so different it is, at first, hard to believe the same artist painted historic Nassau, nostalgic Bahamas and Bahamas on canvas. He captures people—expression, mood, posture—with the same precision that he paints antique cars and street scenes, a crossover talent few artists ever achieve.

Four years ago, Sharon Aitken ‘discovered’ him and asked him to exhibit in a Bahamas National Trust show. He sold out. 100%.

Since then, he’s had dozens of commissions.

King’s Gallery in The Villages of Orlando carries his work. So does Nassau Glass. He has three shows a year in Abaco. On this day, he is working on a commission for a client in Texas. In a climate where the work of several Bahamian artists commands high four and even five

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figures, Big Mo is still very reasonably priced. The sign outside his door says affordable oil paintings.

At 52, Anthony Big Mo Morley is at the pinnacle of his painting career with no downside in sight—a kind, generous man whose unconventional style of working and whose unpretentious being is churning out a vast collection of work that stands alone as a vivid portrait of life in these islands, Bahamas on Canvas. www.bahamasoncanvas.com.

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aybe it began with the world holding its breath as Kate Middleton walked down the aisle of Westminster Abbey crossing the threshold between just-plain-stunning and ravishing royalty, the largest television audience in history watching every inch of what she wore. Or turning their eyes to the form-fitting dress that her sister Pippa wore, brewing whispers about the admiring eyes of Prince Harry.

Suddenly, the fascination with fashion was everywhere.

Maybe it’s just that summer has rolled around again and a winter-worn, recession-weary public is tired of frugal and wants to have fun with casual fashion. So we at Air Currents decided to have fun, too, bringing you a sneak peek at two Bahamian designers who are stirring things up with novel looks, bold colors and very different styles.

In what not to wear to the office but looks great everywhere else, 242 People Clothing Co. is all about Bahamian colors in casual lines. The brainchild of a group of professionals and now owned by Ranard Henfield and Cameron Smith, 242 People Clothing Co. is an immediately recognizable collection of T-shirts, golf shirts, thermals, cotton knit shorts, gym pants, hoodies all in the colors of the Bahamian sea, people and sun. “Have you ever seen how Trinidadians gravitate to their flag colors? Or how Jamaicans blaze the black, yellow and green? Well, I wanted to see Bahamian citizens, residents and visitors walking the streets, at the airports and shopping in the aquamarine, gold and black. So I decided to launch a local clothing line that was appropriately named to encompass the national flag colors,” said Henfield. The name 242 comes from the area code of The Bahamas. www.aircurrentsmagazine.com

I wanted to see Bahamian citizens, residents and visitors walkin g the streets, at the airports an d shopping in th e aquamarine, gold and black .

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Form-fitting and fun, they make going to the beach a wanna-beseen-in-this experience

The line has been so successful that it’s been spotted in Europe, Canada and Latin America. The online store www.242people. com has handled orders from as far off as China and Afghanistan. It’s available in stores in Nassau, Paradise Island, Eleuthera, Abaco and Turks & Caicos.

If 242 People Clothing Co. is drawing attention to the colors of The Bahamas, designer Latoya Hanna-Moxey is turning heads with swimwear that takes the definition of what you wear around the pool or on the sand to new highs of fashion consciousness. Created under the label of Minka—a word that means strength—the suits are classy, sassy and downright stylish. Form-fitting and fun, they make going to the beach a wanna-be-seen-in-this experience. A one-piece suit has a neckline draped worthy of a night at the opera, but the light weight cloth is soft and easy to wear. Another one-piece has the feel of an open-necked tuxedo with three buttons down the formal black and white front with just barely off the shoulder straps. In two pieces, gold lamè brings sparkle to swimming. Everything Moxey produces under the label Minka is a reflection of her own creativity—she’s a fulltime hospitality industry professional, marketing manager, a wife, mother, chandler (candle maker) and clothing designer.

For now, it’s Minka’s bathing suits that are putting the playful back into playtime in summer. Check it out on Facebook by searching Minka Swimwear. www.aircurrentsmagazine.com

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From family to celebrity friendly, a steady stream of vacationers, honeymooners, love birds, fishing buddies, and individuals looking to spend quality time away seek out this glorious destination year round.

By Margie Kaye

Coral Sands’ Four Cottages Offer Dream Homes Away From Home A

s if the world-renowned pink colored sand beach, sun streaked turquoise water, delectable island fare and laid back luxurious amenities weren’t tempting enough to make you pack your bags for the Coral Sands Resort in Harbour Island, Bahamas, they have recently added four new beachfront one and two bedroom colonial style cottages and another two-bedroom cottage to their inviting selection of accommodations offering just a few more reasons for you to come and stay a while at Coral Sands.

Brimming with attention to detail and indulgent comfort, these beautifully appointed dream cottages are awash in environmentally friendly function and designer décor, making them the ideal destination for an island escape.

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A wondrous blending of luxury and tranquility converge for the ultimate in relaxation. One two-bedroom and two one-bedroom cottages are located directly on the ocean front with breath taking ocean views; the other one bedroom model is nestled just 100 feet from the beach with a spectacular ocean view.

The cottages each feature plush memory foam king size beds stylishly dressed in fine Anichini linens, crowned with headboards and surrounded by custom night tables, a desk, and bookshelves beautifully designed to house your belongings, creating a comfortable and homey feeling.

Walnut plank wood floors adorned with area rugs add drama and warmth to each cottage, where every mood is enhanced with custom lighting and

decorative blackout window drapes.

Whether enjoying a book perched in the oversized reading chair, watching television on the 32” flat screen television or winding down to music on your iPod, every comfort and convenience is there for the guests to enjoy.

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a sitting bench for a spa-like experience.

A round decorative porthole window invites sunlight, sunsets and star gazing, and adds to the essence of seaside serenity.

If you can’t get enough of nature’s beautiful surroundings, retreat to your spacious outdoor covered terrace with designer lounging furniture and day beds, and all the fresh air you can inhale.

The cottage wet bar complete with refrigerator, coffee maker and tea kettle keep your favorite libations and snacks close at hand for enjoying an intimate happy hour day or night.

You can double your pleasure and your living space in the new two bedroom cottage, Sea Oats, the ultimate beach front villa at Coral Sands featuring the same artistry and architecture of the one bedroom cottages. Sea Oats features two elegant master bedrooms, two luxurious bathrooms, kitchenette and dining areas presenting the ideal scenario for families and friends traveling together and maintaining their privacy when desired.

The master Colonial-style bedrooms are cloaked in warmth with walnut plank floors, area rugs and designer furnishings built with shee shan sustainable wood.

Elegant French doors stretch nine feet tall welcoming sunlight and awe

inspiring views of the world famous pink sand beach just steps down the path leading from the cottage.

The living/sitting room offers a tranquil setting indoors, as does the spacious outdoor covered terrace. With ceiling fans stirring the intoxicating ocean air and an array of inviting patio furniture grouped atop the Ipe hard wood decking, the living is laid back from sun up until sun down, and then some.

The beauty of this quaint 37-room boutique hotel lies in the understated elegance that transcends the property, set along the notorious pink sand three mile stretch of beach recognized as the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean by the Travel Channel, and consistently voted as one of the top five beaches in the world.

From family to celebrity friendly, a steady stream of vapcationers, honeymooners, love birds, fishing buddies, and groups looking to spend quality time away seek out this glorious destination year round. With weather consistently warm, in the 70s and 80s, balmy nights and breezy days make for a comfortable stay with a no-brainer light dress code and mindset of “anything goes.”

Staying on the lush grounds at Coral Sands is an all encompassing date with down time, but if the adventurer in you beckons, Coral Sands’ efficient and friendly staff will happily arrange various island excursions including deep sea fishing, scuba diving, bone fishing, and scenic tours by bicycle or golf cart.

Whether a picnic on a private island is on your wish list or a historic tour of Dunmore Town is right up your alley, your hosts will make it happen for you.

When night falls and dinner plans call, gourmet dining is what’s on the menu at the resort’s own Terrace Restaurant, considered to be amongst the finest restaurants in the Bahamas, and boasting a new and delectably

varied menu. With culinary creations orchestrated by Executive French Chef Ludovic Jarland, there are tempting selections of surf and turf elegantly plated and sumptuously prepared to your liking. The chef himself often appears tableside to make his personal recommendations for a guaranteed palate pleasing experience. Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi in a Salsa Verde Sauce, Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, and Caribbean Bouillabaisse overflowing with an assortment of lobster, grouper, shrimp, mussels and clams bathed in a vegetable broth are among the favorites ordered each evening, along with creative spins on the fresh catch of the day.

With all there is to savor at this beautiful island resort, isn’t it time to unpack your bags and stay a while?

Paradise awaits at Coral Sands, where the living is easy in your home away from home. 4 Chapel Street, Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, Bahamas. www.coralsands.com 800-468-2799 or 242-333-2350.

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Dining

Carpe Diem by Café De France A true French treat on an all-American street

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eet anyone who knows anything about Delray Beach and the first thing they’re likely to say is ‘Have you been down Atlantic Avenue?’ Atlantic Avenue is to Delray what the Strip is to Vegas, Rodeo Drive is to Hollywood or Bay Street to Nassau…a street so well-known the city needs no other introduction. It’s because of Atlantic Avenue that Delray Beach has enjoyed consecutive wins of the Main Street USA awards year after year. Atlantic Avenue is so Americana, in fact, that some 800,000 readers of Florida voted it the best main street in all of Florida in 2010.

So imagine our delight when we found Carpe Diem at Café de France, a sweet taste of Paris in the heart of the most Americana city in Florida. The food, the décor, the ambience transported us to a place far from the world of chain restaurants, fast food and coffee served in a hundred disguises.

Café de France, also known by its newer branding, Carpe Diem by Café de France, is the brainchild of

Olivier Le Gloahec and his attractive wife, Kristy, who is likely to seat you. Olivier is proud to explain his heritage—sixth generation of one of the oldest bakery families in Paris, so famous there is a street named after them. His English is not bad but his French onion soup is sheer perfection. The kind that makes you want everyone to look the other way so you can scrape the last fingernail of hard-baked stubborn cheese off the side of the bowl. It’s a steal at $7.99 lunch or dinner and at lunch you can order soup and a souffle for under $10. Prices are reasonable for both the wine and the food with the most expensive wine, a 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape at $60 and the most expensive dinner item a filet mignon rossini topped with foie gras and drizzled with mushroom pepper sauce at $34. Duck a la orange at $27.99 or a flatbread pizza generous enough to feed a family of four for $9.99 makes Carpe Diem’s offerings as palatable to the pocketbook as they are to the palate.

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Graycliff. FiveStarLuxuryatitsBest.

Good taste, great cuisine, superb wines, award-winning cigars and gracious living all come together at Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant, a beautiful, historic mansion, in the heart of Nassau.

THE HOME OF RELAXED ELEGANCE West Hill Street, Nassau, In The Bahamas

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Dining —juxtaposition to the elegance of the décor. Gold touches in sconces, chandeliers and cherubs, blacks and browns add warmth to walls and furniture, a long dark marble bar, white linens with candlelight, soft French music Edith Piaf style, create a sense of glitter and glamour to the interior where fewer than a dozen tables lend a feeling of intimacy.

The close spaces encourage quiet conversation, adding to the feeling of romance. Olivier and Kristy seem to understand that small, Europeanstyle tables and settings make people friendlier to one another.

Outside, patio seating wraps around the building and more seating is being added. It is the second expansion since the restaurant opened its doors less than two years ago at the corner of 110 E. Atlantic in what used to be the sterile Stone Cold Creamery.

A second expansion in such a short period of time is as much a testament to its fresh delectable daily baked goods as to visitors’ appreciation of its interesting, easyon-the-pocketbook menu. Among the details that add to the pleasure: delicious Spanish olive oil served with eggplant salsa on fresh French bread, a sorbet to refresh the palate between dinner courses and a choice of two desserts that top off the meal with guilty pleasure, profiterole and a full-size poached pear, infused with red wine and dressed in chocolate sauce. The new name, Carpe Diem, hit home as I finished the last bite of perfectly poached pear. The expression translates into seize the day. I just wanted to seize the next opportunity to try Olivier and Kristy’s little bit of France for lunch and encourage friends to try it for lunch and dinner.

Carpe Diem by Café de Paris is open seven days a week. Call (561) 455-2140. Reservations suggested for inside dining. www.110carpediem. com.

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Dining Picks

Anthony’s Grill Located within walking distance of the Paradise Island resorts and next door to Quiznos Subs, Anthony’s has been a staple of the Bahamian visitor diet for years.

The popular eatery with its kids-friendly atmosphere is open for breakfast (from 7:30am), lunch and dinner.

Starting at 11:30am and running straight through 11pm, you can order anything from the 8-page spread, including some two dozen choices of appetizers, soups and salads. Among the starter favorites: Anthony’s Super Combo—spinach dip, chicken strips, Buffalo wings, pork ribs, conch fritters, and the top choice—Anthony’s famous conch salad marinated, chopped, diced and served fresh each time. Main course choices include a hearty, hefty seafood platter, grilled Bahamian lobster tails, herb crusted red snapper, speared grilled shrimp, as well as burgers, pizza and the all-time meat favorite: sweet, tender baby back ribs. Authentic Cuban cigars can be purchased here. No reservations or jackets needed, casual, lively and fun. $$ Full bar with tropical drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. Breakfast 7:30am-11am, lunch 11:30am-4pm, and dinner menu available from 4pm-11pm. Nassau.

Alexandra’s at August Moon For the ultimate in variety taste the ever-changing menu at Alexandra’s. Choose tasting trios with a continent theme (Land of Dragons—Asian cuisine, Old Bailey—British) for $15 or sample individual plates for $7.50. While the menu may frequently change, the quality and service never do. Open Monday-Saturday.

Lunch 11:00am – 3:00pm, dinner from 6:30pm. Call (242) 362-6631 for reservations. Nassau.

Graycliff The only restaurant of its kind in The Bahamas, Graycliff blends old-world charm with 5-star dining.

Located in the main house of a 250-year-old Georgia style mansion, the restaurant’s menu offers the finest in traditional Bahamian meals as well as popular seafood and continental cuisines. Diners can feast on succulent Nassau grouper filet served on a bed of spinach with French Dijon mustard. The filet mignon with seasoned butter is a choice dish for patrons seeking a more familiar meal. Indoor and outdoor dining. Open daily for lunch from 12:30pm-2pm and dinner from 7:30pm.

Reservations required. Jackets required. West Hill St. Nassau; (242) 322-2796.

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Mangoes At Mangoes you’ll find pieces of the succulent fruit in almost every dish. A bold, but utterly delicious culinary idea. Seating up to 140, owner and Chef Brandon Sheffield mixes traditional Bahamian dishes with Continental cooking techniques for a scrumptious dining experience. Open Monday-Saturday, 11:30am2:30pm, 6:30pm-midnight. Reservations are preferred.

Call (242) 367-2366 for more information. Marsh Harbour, Abaco.

Shula’s Steak House Americans love affair with steak is as passionate as ever and with restaurants like Shula’s Steak House, it’s easy to see why. The real score card of Shula’s is the meat, custom center cuts of Certified Angus Beef® steaks handled with a secret aging process make up their award winning SHULA CUTS. Shula’s: check out the location nearest you. www.donshula.com and arrive hungry. Casual dress at all restaurants. Seafood, including dolphin, shrimp, oysters Rockefeller, stone crab, lobster and local fare almost as popular as the steaks, lobster bisque in season. And save room for dessert. You’ll be asked to order your soufflé in advance as each takes about a half hour to prepare, but like everything else worth waiting for, it’s a treat you’ll treasure.

Sloppy Joe’s A Key West institution, Sloppy Joe’s is a dining and social adventure with festive local fare and atmosphere. The famed Sloppy Joe sandwich is a savory mixture of ground beef, tomatoes, onions and celery. Make sure you indulge in a Papa Doubles, a favorite drink of Ernest Hemingway; it’s a sublime mixture of Bacardi light rum, grapefruit juice, sour mix, 7UP and local fresh lime. This celebrated hot spot plays live music three times daily and is definitely worth a visit. 201 Duval St; (305) 294-5717. Key West.

Tippy’s Restaurant, Beach & Bar For a true taste of the islands with a barefoot lunch and a casual happy hour, check out Tippy’s, a place where “you’ll see shirts and ties at lunch and bikinis or sarongs at dinner.” Patrons from all walks of life rub shoulders over a sumptuous menu filled with island spirit. Open seven days a week for lunch (12:30pm2:30pm) and dinner 6:00pm-10:00pm). Dinner reservations are recommended. (242) 332-3331.

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