| Bahamas Gourmet Gold Travel Experience Nassau the Bahamas (4 days 3 nights with minimum 2 persons)
 This four-day vacation for two includes accommodations in an ocean view executive king size bedroom with access to the executive lounge in the luxurious landmark , The British Colonial Nassau Hilton Hotel, only a step away from renowned Bay Street.
Your chauffeur will meet you at the airport with your personal Gourmet Travel Experience itinerary and transfer you to your hotel for rest and relaxation.
At 7.00p.m your chauffeur will escort you to your first night’s gourmet experience. This “dinner of a lifetime” a spectacular seven course meal designed with your taste in mind is paired with wines selected from over 250,000 bottles stored in the cellar and is, hosted at the world famous five star Graycliff Hotel, Restaurant, Spa & Cigar Co.
Built in the 1700s and established as Nassau’s first inn, Graycliff has a rich and colorful heritage—a haven for privateers and princes, stars and statesmen. With its elegant rooms, five-star restaurant, world class cigars and service that anticipates every your need, wish and whim, Graycliff has built a reputation for attracting personalities and celebrities to its world of timeless elegance. Your menu includes:
- Welcome drink
- Lobster bisque with fine cognac
- Graycliff salad with house dressing
- Grilled chicken breast with spinach & polenta
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Grilled grouper with foaming butter and leeks fresh vegetables of the day - Cheese cake with strawberry topping
- Coffee
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tea - Includes one bottle of vintage wine
Chateaux de Viaud 1998
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Pouilly Fuisse J. Drouhin 2002 - Cordials
Knockando 12 years old puore malt ( Whisky)
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Grappa di chardonnay
After dinner your chauffeur will be available to escort you to a casino of your choice.
 Your gourmet lunch will be hosted at 12.00 noon at “The Poop Deck at Sandy Port”. Where else but at this magnificent restaurant will you be served lunch on a white sandy beach (weather permitting) while you enjoy the tranquility and crystal clear water of the Caribbean sea as the chef prepares your sumptuous meal?
Your menu includes:
Your choice of a tropical cocktail and a bottle of wine.
- SOUP / SALAD
Choice of - Salad with Poop Deck vinaigrette
Cup of conch chowder conch fritter - ENTREES
Choice of
Native steamed chicken
Chicken simmered in a tomato sauce with onion, sweet peppers and island spices
Red snapper
Pan-seared red snapper on sweet potato puree and baby spinach with a citrus sauce
Shrimp fettuccine
Grilled shrimp with fettuccine in a cream sauce - DESSERT
Guava cake
Selection of ice creams - Coffee
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tea - Your choice of a tropical cocktail and a bottle of wine
After lunch your chauffeur will escort you to one of the following tours. The option is yours.
Option 1 CIGAR FACTORY TOUR
Your tour begins with a stroll through the Graycliff’s property, where you will get a glimpse of Graycliff’s exquisite gardens and graceful rooms full of antiques, art and treasures. Entering the cigar factory, you are transported into a world where the tradition of old Cuba lives on. Under the direction of Graycliff’s master torcedore, the legendary Avelino Lara, an orchestra of Cuban craftsmen roll and press tobacco with fluid grace and precision, creating Graycliff’s award winning cigars.
As you watch the artisans at work, you learn about the colorful history and secrets of cigar making and may even be invited to join the master roller at his bench to follow along as he demonstrates his art. At the end of the tour you will be invited to relax in Graycliff’s comfortable smoking lounge with glass windows overlooking the cigar factory. The paneled room is an ideal place to linger over your favorite beverage or perhaps smoke a freshly rolled masterpiece while watching the amazing process of cigars being hand crafted.
The Graycliff Cigar Company factory tour is one of the unique delights that you can only experience in The Bahamas. There are very few factories in the world that allow visitors, and none offer the beautiful surroundings, sense of history, elegance of old world atmosphere of Graycliff not to mention the amenities.
Option 2 BACARDI WORLD OF RUM FACTORY TOUR
Journey into the fascinating world of Bacardi in The Bahamas, 61 acres of tropical splendor, and of course begin your experience with a refreshing Bacardi rum cocktail at CASA BACARDI VISITORS CENTER.
You will experience:
- A personal guided tour.
- Informative video presentation.
- Free rum sampling while relaxing and socializing.
- Live rum presentation.
- Shopping for souvenir items and locally manufactured rum.
On this tour, an experience to be remembered, is the exhibit provides you insight into the various rums of the Bacardi world.
A short rum knowledge presentation helps you better understand both the great and subtle differences among the portfolio of rums, and guide you in finding ways to enjoy Bacardi products. At the end of the presentation, you will be afforded the opportunity to sample any of Bacardi’s rums straight, on the rocks, or in a new refreshing drink.
Option 3 LARGEST WINE CELLAR IN THE CARIBBEAN TOUR
Your gourmet tour will take through the world renown Graycliff wine cellar. This award winning cellar carries an inventory of over 250,000 bottles from over 400 vintners in 15 countries and is a wine connoisseur’s dream. The inventory ranges from such wines as an 1865 Chateaux Lafite to today’s most popular vintages. In addition to the considerable wine inventory. Graycliff also boasts one of the largest selections of Cognacs, Armagnacs and Ports.
At 7.00 pm your chauffeur will collect you and transport you to Buena Vista Hotel & Restaurant where dinner will be served in a relaxed atmosphere.
Buena Vista is located in an historical mansion that was built in the late 1700's. The house is old but the menu is decidedly current - with the freshest market ingredients, imaginatively prepared and exquisitely presented. The Buena Vista is the place where connoisseurs of good food entertain their friends.
Your menu will include:
- Welcome Cocktail
- Appetizer
- Coquille of seafood gratinee (Bahamian seafood in a light cream sauce, baked in a shell)
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Carpaccio alla Cipriani (thin slices of raw tenderloin, topped with shavings of Parmesan cheese, olive oil and lemon dressing)
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Fettuccine Alfredo - Second course
Bahamian lobster bisque
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Buena Vista salad, balsamic dressing - Entree
Bahamian lobster "Buena Vista" (native lobster in creamy brandy sauce, gratinee in the shell)
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Roasted rack of lamb with mint sauce
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Roasted Long Island duckling a' l' orange with Bouquetiere of vegetables - Dessert
Selection of homemade desserts
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your choice - Coffee
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tea - Includes one bottle of vintage wine
Woodbridge Mondavi Chardonnay
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Cabernet. - After dinner drink
After dinner your chauffeur will be available to escort you to your hotel.
 Your morning is free to do what ever you choose but at 12.30 p.m your chauffeur will collect and escort you to Paradise Island ferry terminal for a one of a kind sea adventure. A VISIT TO BLUE LAGOON ISLAND AND A CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH DOLPHINS.
Begin your trip by enjoying a relaxing 25-minute boat ride, with great views of Nassau Harbour and surrounding islands, to scenic Blue Lagoon Island. The experience of a lifetime awaits you! Your close-up contact with one of the ocean's most fascinating and intelligent animals; the bottlenose dolphin. Choose between two exciting interactive programs: the heart-warming Close Encounter or the thrilling Swim With The Dolphins (ask for upgrade *).
SWIM-WITH-THE-DOLPHINS
Approximately a 30-minute swim where you touch, kiss, feed and even dance with these lovable mammals. Enjoy the thrill of the human hurdle and breath-taking foot push!
CLOSE ENCOUNTER
Interact with the dolphins from a waist deep platform. Each guest will be able to touch, feed, kiss, dance with and hug a dolphin.
At a pre arranged pick up time your chauffeur will collect you at the Paradise Island terminal and escort you back to your hotel.
At 7.00 p.m. your chauffeur will collect you and escort you to Luciano's of Chicago featuring traditional Italian cuisine, seafood, steaks and chops. Located on historic East Bay Street waterfront with a panoramic view of The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, this famous restaurant is housed in the home of the late Sir Roland, the first Premier of The Bahamas, and Lady Margaret Symonette.
There is no mystery in creating a great dining experience. The basic ingredients are a wonderful ambiance, spectacular service, exciting cocktails, an interesting wine list and, of course, creative cuisine. The ambiance of Luciano's is everything one would expect of this great house of The Bahamas' first Premier. This gracious Bahamian villa with its outstanding harbour view and surrounding gardens, incorporates all of the best features of this picturesque location as it recreates the ambience of a Tuscan villa overlooking Nassau harbour. You may dine inside surrounded by an interior that reflects the classic architecture of Tuscany, or on the open-air terrace with two waterside pergolas.
We wish you a good appetite and a self-indulgent and fun dining experience.
- Suggested welcome cocktails
Espresso stolichnaya
vanil vodka, Bailey's Irish cream and real espresso garnished with espresso beans
Chocolate kiss
bombay sapphire gin and Grand Marnier garnished with a chocolate kiss
Midnight Razz
Bacardi razzberry and chambord garnished with a raspberry - Dinner accompanied by bottle of:
Zuccolo Pinot Grigio, Fruili, ItalyorBadiolo Chianti D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy - Dinner menu
- Appetizer
Grilled calamari marinated in herbs and grilled over an open flame
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Gnocchi with wild mushroom ragout homemade flour gnocchi topped with sautéed wild mushrooms in an alfredo sauce - Soup or salad
Mozzarella & Pepperonataroasted red peppers, buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil drizzled with balsamic vinegar
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White bean, sausage & escarole soupour specialty! hearty and flavorful - Entrée
Fresh pan seared salmondelicate lemon, butter and dill sauce served with a saffron vegetable risotto and sautéed spinach
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Grilled veal chop12 oz chop flame grilled with sun dried and rosemary herb butter servedwith roasted potatoes and grilled tomato - Dessert
Tiramisu homemade
layers of espresso soaked lady fingers, rum and marscapone cheese dusted with cocoa powder
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Cannoli
two crisp cannoli shells filled with a rich sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chip mixture - Suggested specialty after-dinner coffees
Cafe Barian
enticing blend of Kahlua, Bailey's Irish cream, tia maria and armaretto with steaming coffee
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Cafe Roma
two favorite liqueurs, di saronna amaretto and Kahlua come together with steaming coffee for a rich coffee drink
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 Its all over too soon, but all good things must come to an end. Your chauffeur will collect and transfer you to the airport 2 ½ hours before your scheduled departure time.
Booking/Payment policy:
A 10% deposit is due by credit card at time of booking. The balance is due 30 days prior to arrival date. Should the reservation be made within 30 days of arrival, full payment is due at time of booking. We accept MC,VISA,AMEX and Discover Card.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellations of confirmed bookings received up to 14 days prior to arrival are fully refunded except the 10% deposit. Reservations cancelled within 14 days of arrival are penalized 50% of the total package price. No shows, no refund.
4 days, 3 nights Gourmet Gold Travel Experience: US $ 2,350 per person.
Minimum 2 persons
This experience can be booked exclusive of hotel accommodations US$ 1,900 per person.
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