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tepping through the walled entrance and into the garden feels like returning to an era of bygone luxury, peacefully frozen in
Tucked away in the heart of old Nassau, hidden behind a jungle of
time and protected from the bustle of downtown
thick green palms is Graycliff; a luxury hotel and five-star restaurant
Nassau. The welcoming front porch, terracotta
carved from the annals of colonial history. The once notorious roost
walls and wooden shutters of the colonial estate,
of pirate John Howard Graysmith, Graycliff isv three centuries old
surrounded by vibrant greenery and stunning gardens, sets an impressive tone for new arrivals. Once inside, a marriage of oak flooring, delicate
but the rich, warm and enchanting embrace of its venerable estate has aged well, bringing with it an untouchable legacy of luxury.
rugs and vibrant artwork of the lobby provide a sense of home. Here, a grand staircase sweeps
- provides an unbeatable sense of serenity and solace. Its balconies,
around an artful centrepiece, which leads you
living room and grand four-poster beds effortlessly capture 18th century
further through the centuries into the highly sought-
chic throughout and offers lifestyle par excellence.
after luxury rooms, featuring restful verandas
Wander through vine-swept arches to discover the endless grounds of
overlooking the breathtaking Graycliff Gardens.
Graycliff, where a sophisticated mosaic pool acts as a mirage of water
If you’re looking for a higher state-of-mind, then
surrounded by tropical paradise, simultaneously trapping the sun for
a few nights in the secluded Graycliff Suite - a
the more the heliotropic travellers and providing shade through giant
separate house overlooking the idyllic pool area
palms for those in search of pool-side cocktails and relaxation.
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The Graycliff estate is astounding in size, as the house itself is seamlessly connected to numerous outside dining areas, gardens, walkways, three restaurants and unique experiences from smoking the finest heritage cigars in The Bahamas, to making your very own chocolate.
A Sophisticated Palette The five-star restaurant experience is where Graycliff gets its reputation. The estate’s exclusive restaurant serves everything from the freshest,
With the In-Crowd
most succulent local lobster and seafood to
After dinner, relax, catch up and discover the
providing a masterclass in cooking the very best
endless wine list, or retire to the Graycliff Lounge,
Kobe beef from Japan.
where cigar smoke calmly trails over the nightly
This traditional dining experience is where high-
jazz pianist across a room of refined leather sofas,
ranking officials, celebrities and explorers in
worldly liquors and high-end art. It’s here where
search of The Bahamas’ best cuisine merge,
travellers and locals alike live out the Bahamian
and where chefs create distinctive dishes to
dream, with a nightlife unique to Nassau creating
compliment both the island, and the experience.
a sense of uninhibited discovery, forming a scene
The wine pairing, on the other hand, is a different
that’s just too authentic to be missed.
matter entirely.
CHOCOLATE: For those with a sweet tooth, head
to the Graycliff Chocolate Factory to indulge in
The Finer Things
unique cocoa products, gorgeous truffles and
Vintage: 1740
When word spread of a fine dining and world-
hand-made treats. Spoil the kids or take part in
The Graycliff wine cellar and cognatheque is an
quality wine hotspot in Nassau, Enrico Garzaroli,
Graycliff’s bespoke classes designed to teach
experience, and a wonder, in it’s own right. The third
the owner of the colonial hotel and resort, built
them everything about chocolate and add a
largest wine cellar in the world, a maze of discovery
on the attraction by adding several different
sweet side to a day filled with history.
is hidden below the house which was once a private
dimensions to the Graycliff Experience.
PIZZERIA: Lunch is something of a ceremony
prison for the pirates of Nassau. Steeped in over
at Graycliff, and while the main restaurant offers
270 years of ancient history, the walls of the cellar
CIGARS: Enlisting Fidel Castro’s personal cigar
the sophistication, those seeking a quick lunch
boast 275,000 individual bottles of fine wines from
roller, Enrico opened the Cigar Factory in the
before heading out into the heart of Nassau
over 400 vintners around the world.
Graycliff grounds in … Sourcing the finest
can find sustenance in the genuine Italian slices
Winding through the labyrinth of dusty bottles,
tobacco leaves from Brazil, Nicaragua and
served up by the in-house Pizzeria.
subterranean explorers can find the real gem in
Honduras, the artisan cigar rollers at Graycliff
BRAZILIAN CHARCUTERIE: In the mood for
the crown of Graycliff, the private dining room.
not only keep a craft alive, but create the very
something a little different? Try Nassau’s primary
A genuine must for the visiting celebrity or local
best cigars for buyers around the world. Visit the
Brazilian Charcuterie and experience the best of
elite, this authentic and intimate Bahamian
craftsmen, sample the blends and discover the
South American grills with a relaxed atmosphere
underground dining experience is sophistication
diversity, home to the world’s finest luxury hotel
and vine covered ceiling providing the perfect
at its finest, and the very definition of exclusive.
come cigar exporter.
place to catch up, kick back and tuck in. ARTICLE TITLE | SECTION TITLE | 14
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SCHOOL STYLE
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Tucked away in the heart of old Nassau, hidden behind a jungle of tepping through the walled entrance and into the garden feels like returning to an era of bygone luxury, peacefully frozen in time
and protected from the bustle of downtown Nassau.
thick green palms is Graycliff; a luxury hotel and five-star restaurant carved from the annals of colonial history. The once notorious roost of pirate John Howard Graysmith, Graycliff is three centuries old
The welcoming front porch, terracotta walls and
but the rich, warm and enchanting embrace of its venerable estate
wooden shutters of the colonial estate, surrounded
has aged well, bringing with it an untouchable legacy of luxury.
by vibrant greenery and stunning gardens, sets an impressive tone for new arrivals. Once inside, a marriage of oak flooring, delicate rugs
house overlooking the idyllic pool area - provides an
and vibrant artwork of the lobby provide a sense
unbeatable sense of serenity and solace. Its balconies,
of home. Here, a grand staircase sweeps around an
living room and grand four-poster beds effortlessly
artful centrepiece, which leads you further through
capture 18th century chic throughout and offers
the centuries into the highly sought-after luxury
lifestyle par excellence.
rooms, featuring restful verandas overlooking the
Wander through vine-swept arches to discover the
breathtaking Graycliff Gardens.
endless grounds of Graycliff, where a sophisticated
If you’re looking for a higher state-of-mind, then a
mosaic pool acts as a mirage of water surrounded by
few nights in the secluded Graycliff Suite - a separate
tropical paradise, simultaneously trapping the sun
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A Sophisticated Palette
high-end art. It’s here where travellers and locals alike live out the Bahamian dream, with a nightlife unique
The five-star restaurant experience is where Graycliff
to Nassau creating a sense of uninhibited discovery,
gets its reputation. The estate’s exclusive restaurant
forming a scene that’s just too authentic to be missed.
serves everything from the freshest, most succulent local lobster and seafood to providing a masterclass
The Finer Things
in cooking the very best Kobe beef from Japan.
When word spread of a fine dining and world-quality
This traditional dining experience is where high-
wine hotspot in Nassau, Enrico Garzaroli, the owner
ranking officials, celebrities and explorers in search
of the colonial hotel and resort, built on the attraction
of The Bahamas’ best cuisine merge, and where chefs
by adding several different dimensions to the Graycliff
create distinctive dishes to compliment both the
Experience.
island, and the experience. The wine pairing, on the
CIGARS: Enlisting Fidel Castro’s personal cigar
other hand, is a different matter entirely.
roller, Enrico opened the Cigar Factory in the Graycliff grounds in … Sourcing the finest tobacco leaves from
Vintage: 1740
Brazil, Nicaragua and Honduras, the artisan cigar rollers at Graycliff not only keep a craft alive, but
The Graycliff wine cellar and cognatheque is an
create the very best cigars for buyers around the world.
experience, and a wonder, in it’s own right. The third
Visit the craftsmen, sample the blends and discover
largest wine cellar in the world, a maze of discovery
the diversity, home to the world’s finest luxury hotel
is hidden below the house which was once a private
come cigar exporter.
prison for the pirates of Nassau. Steeped in over 270
CHOCOLATE: For those with a sweet tooth, head to
years of ancient history, the walls of the cellar boast
the Graycliff Chocolate Factory to indulge in unique
275,000 individual bottles of fine wines from over
cocoa products, gorgeous truffles and hand-made treats.
400 vintners around the world.
Spoil the kids or take part in Graycliff’s bespoke classes
Winding through the labyrinth of dusty bottles,
designed to teach them everything about chocolate and
subterranean explorers can find the real gem in
add a sweet side to a day filled with history.
the crown of Graycliff, the private dining room.
PIZZERIA: Lunch is something of a ceremony
A genuine must for the visiting celebrity or local elite,
at Graycliff, and while the main restaurant offers
this authentic and intimate Bahamian underground
the sophistication, those seeking a quick lunch
for the more the heliotropic travellers and providing
dining experience is sophistication at its finest, and
before heading out into the heart of Nassau can find
shade through giant palms for those in search of pool-
the very definition of exclusive.
sustenance in the genuine Italian slices served up by
side cocktails and relaxation. The Graycliff estate is astounding in size, as the house
the in-house Pizzeria.
With the In-Crowd
itself is seamlessly connected to numerous outside
BRAZILIAN CHARCUTERIE: In the mood for
something a little different? Try Nassau’s primary
dining areas, gardens, walkways, three restaurants
After dinner, relax, catch up and discover the endless
Brazilian Charcuterie and experience the best of South
and unique experiences from smoking the finest
wine list, or retire to the Graycliff Lounge, where cigar
American grills with a relaxed atmosphere and vine
heritage cigars in The Bahamas, to making your very
smoke calmly trails over the nightly jazz pianist across
covered ceiling providing the perfect place to catch
own chocolate.
a room of refined leather sofas, worldly liquors and
up, kick back and tuck in. ARTICLE TITLE | SECTION TITLE | 12
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School STYLE Tucked away in the heart of old Nassau, hidden behind a jungle of thick green palms is Graycliff; a luxury hotel and five-star restaurant carved from the annals of colonial history. The once notorious roost of pirate John Howard Graysmith, Graycliff is three centuries old but the rich, warm and enchanting embrace of its venerable estate has aged well, bringing with it an untouchable legacy of luxury.
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tepping through the walled entrance and into the garden feels
- provides an unbeatable sense of serenity and
like returning to an era of bygone
solace. Its balconies, living room and grand four-
luxury, peacefully frozen in time
poster beds effortlessly capture 18th century chic
and protected from the bustle of downtown
throughout and offers lifestyle par excellence.
Nassau. The welcoming front porch, terracotta
Wander through vine-swept arches to discover
walls and wooden shutters of the colonial estate,
the endless grounds of Graycliff, where a
surrounded by vibrant greenery and stunning
sophisticated mosaic pool acts as a mirage
gardens, sets an impressive tone for new arrivals.
of water surrounded by tropical paradise,
Once inside, a marriage of oak flooring, delicate
simultaneously trapping the sun for the more
rugs and vibrant artwork of the lobby provide a
the heliotropic travellers and providing shade
sense of home. Here, a grand staircase sweeps
through giant palms for those in search of pool-
around an artful centrepiece, which leads you
side cocktails and relaxation.
further through the centuries into the highly sought-
The Graycliff estate is astounding in size, as the
after luxury rooms, featuring restful verandas
house itself is seamlessly connected to numerous
overlooking the breathtaking Graycliff Gardens.
outside dining areas, gardens, walkways, three
If you’re looking for a higher state-of-mind, then
restaurants and unique experiences from smoking
a few nights in the secluded Graycliff Suite - a
the finest heritage cigars in The Bahamas, to
separate house overlooking the idyllic pool area
making your very own chocolate.
A Sophisticated Palette The five-star restaurant experience is where Graycliff gets its reputation. The estate’s exclusive restaurant serves everything from the freshest, most succulent local lobster and seafood to providing a masterclass in cooking the very best Kobe beef from Japan. This traditional dining experience is where highranking officials, celebrities and explorers in search of The Bahamas’ best cuisine merge, and where chefs create distinctive dishes to compliment both the island, and the experience. The wine pairing, on the other hand, is a different matter entirely.
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With the In-Crowd After dinner, relax, catch up and discover the endless wine list, or retire to the Graycliff Lounge, where cigar smoke calmly trails over the nightly jazz pianist across a room of refined leather sofas, worldly liquors and high-end art. It’s here where
Vintage: 1740
travellers and locals alike live out the Bahamian
The Graycliff wine cellar and cognatheque is an
dream, with a nightlife unique to Nassau creating
experience, and a wonder, in it’s own right. The third
a sense of uninhibited discovery, forming a scene
largest wine cellar in the world, a maze of discovery
that’s just too authentic to be missed.
is hidden below the house which was once a private prison for the pirates of Nassau. Steeped in over
The Finer Things
270 years of ancient history, the walls of the cellar
When word spread of a fine dining and world-
boast 275,000 individual bottles of fine wines from
quality wine hotspot in Nassau, Enrico Garzaroli,
over 400 vintners around the world.
the owner of the colonial hotel and resort, built
Winding through the labyrinth of dusty bottles,
on the attraction by adding several different
subterranean explorers can find the real gem in
dimensions to the Graycliff Experience.
the crown of Graycliff, the private dining room. A genuine must for the visiting celebrity or local
CIGARS: Enlisting Fidel Castro’s personal cigar
elite, this authentic and intimate Bahamian
roller, Enrico opened the Cigar Factory in the
underground dining experience is sophistication
Graycliff grounds in … Sourcing the finest
at its finest, and the very definition of exclusive.
tobacco leaves from Brazil, Nicaragua and
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Honduras, the artisan cigar rollers at Graycliff not only keep a craft alive, but create the very
PIZZERIA: Lunch is something of a ceremony
best cigars for buyers around the world. Visit the
at Graycliff, and while the main restaurant offers
craftsmen, sample the blends and discover the
the sophistication, those seeking a quick lunch
diversity, home to the world’s finest luxury hotel
before heading out into the heart of Nassau
come cigar exporter.
can find sustenance in the genuine Italian slices
CHOCOLATE: For those with a sweet tooth, head
served up by the in-house Pizzeria.
to the Graycliff Chocolate Factory to indulge in
BRAZILIAN CHARCUTERIE: In the mood for
unique cocoa products, gorgeous truffles and
something a little different? Try Nassau’s primary
hand-made treats. Spoil the kids or take part in
Brazilian Charcuterie and experience the best of
Graycliff’s bespoke classes designed to teach
South American grills with a relaxed atmosphere
them everything about chocolate and add a
and vine covered ceiling providing the perfect
sweet side to a day filled with history.
place to catch up, kick back and tuck in.
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OLD
SCHOOL STYLE
Tucked away in the heart of old Nassau, hidden behind a jungle of thick green palms is Graycliff; a luxury hotel and five-star restaurant carved from the annals of colonial history. The once notorious roost of pirate John Howard Graysmith, Graycliff is three centuries old but the rich, warm and enchanting embrace of its venerable estate has aged well, bringing with it an untouchable legacy of luxury.
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S
tepping through the walled entrance and into the garden feels like returning to an era of bygone luxury, peacefully frozen in
time and protected from the bustle of downtown Nassau. The welcoming front porch, terracotta walls and wooden shutters of the colonial estate, surrounded by vibrant greenery and stunning gardens, sets an impressive tone for new arrivals. Once inside, a marriage of oak flooring, delicate rugs and vibrant artwork of the lobby provide a sense of home. Here, a grand staircase sweeps around an artful centrepiece, which leads you further through the centuries into the highly soughtafter luxury rooms, featuring restful verandas overlooking the breathtaking Graycliff Gardens.
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A genuine must for the visiting celebrity or local elite, this authentic and intimate Bahamian underground dining experience is sophistication at its finest, and the very definition of exclusive.
If you’re looking for a higher state-of-mind, then
A Sophisticated Palette
a few nights in the secluded Graycliff Suite - a
is hidden below the house which was once a private prison for the pirates of Nassau. Steeped in over
separate house overlooking the idyllic pool area
The five-star restaurant experience is where
270 years of ancient history, the walls of the cellar
- provides an unbeatable sense of serenity and
Graycliff gets its reputation. The estate’s exclusive
boast 275,000 individual bottles of fine wines from
solace. Its balconies, living room and grand four-
restaurant serves everything from the freshest,
over 400 vintners around the world.
poster beds effortlessly capture 18th century chic
most succulent local lobster and seafood to
Winding through the labyrinth of dusty bottles,
throughout and offers lifestyle par excellence.
providing a masterclass in cooking the very best
subterranean explorers can find the real gem in
Wander through vine-swept arches to discover
Kobe beef from Japan.
the crown of Graycliff, the private dining room.
the endless grounds of Graycliff, where a
This traditional dining experience is where high-
A genuine must for the visiting celebrity or local
sophisticated mosaic pool acts as a mirage
ranking officials, celebrities and explorers in
elite, this authentic and intimate Bahamian
of water surrounded by tropical paradise,
search of The Bahamas’ best cuisine merge,
underground dining experience is sophistication
simultaneously trapping the sun for the more
and where chefs create distinctive dishes to
at its finest, and the very definition of exclusive.
the heliotropic travellers and providing shade
compliment both the island, and the experience.
through giant palms for those in search of pool-
The wine pairing, on the other hand, is a different
side cocktails and relaxation.
matter entirely.
The Graycliff estate is astounding in size, as the house itself is seamlessly connected to numerous
With the In-Crowd After dinner, relax, catch up and discover the
Vintage: 1740
outside dining areas, gardens, walkways, three
endless wine list, or retire to the Graycliff Lounge, where cigar smoke calmly trails over the nightly
restaurants and unique experiences from smoking
The Graycliff wine cellar and cognatheque is an
jazz pianist across a room of refined leather sofas,
the finest heritage cigars in The Bahamas, to
experience, and a wonder, in it’s own right. The third
worldly liquors and high-end art. It’s here where
making your very own chocolate.
largest wine cellar in the world, a maze of discovery
travellers and locals alike live out the Bahamian
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CIGARS: Enlisting Fidel Castro’s personal cigar
roller, Enrico opened the Cigar Factory in the Graycliff grounds in … Sourcing the finest tobacco leaves from Brazil, Nicaragua and Honduras, the artisan cigar rollers at Graycliff not only keep a craft alive, but create the very best cigars for buyers around the world. Visit the craftsmen, sample the blends and discover the diversity, home to the world’s finest luxury hotel come cigar exporter. CHOCOLATE: For those with a sweet tooth, head
to the Graycliff Chocolate Factory to indulge in unique cocoa products, gorgeous truffles and hand-made treats. Spoil the kids or take part in Graycliff’s bespoke classes designed to teach them everything about chocolate and add a sweet side to a day filled with history. PIZZERIA: Lunch is something of a ceremony
dream, with a nightlife unique to Nassau creating
at Graycliff, and while the main restaurant offers
a sense of uninhibited discovery, forming a scene
the sophistication, those seeking a quick lunch
that’s just too authentic to be missed.
before heading out into the heart of Nassau can find sustenance in the genuine Italian slices
The Finer Things
served up by the in-house Pizzeria. BRAZILIAN CHARCUTERIE: In the mood for
When word spread of a fine dining and world-
something a little different? Try Nassau’s primary
quality wine hotspot in Nassau, Enrico Garzaroli,
Brazilian Charcuterie and experience the best of
the owner of the colonial hotel and resort, built
South American grills with a relaxed atmosphere
on the attraction by adding several different
and vine covered ceiling providing the perfect
dimensions to the Graycliff Experience.
place to catch up, kick back and tuck in.
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