In these challenging times, trying new activities is one of the best ways to keep your spirits up and help pass the time. No matter what happens in the days and weeks to come, here are six things you can do to stay on your game and even have a little fun.

1. Turn Your Fridge and Pantry Into Tasty Recipes
Your local grocery store isn’t exactly a “safe space” right now, but don’t worry! You can still cook up some fun without leaving your home. Check out these 19 easy recipes to make with stuff you already own and you’ll be saying, “Yummy in my tummy” in no time.

2. Donate Items You Don't Use
Extra time on your hands means this is the perfect opportunity to dig through your closets, basement or garage and get rid of items you no longer use. Creating more living space is an excellent stress reliever. Plus, there’s no better feeling than helping those less fortunate in this time of need. Find a Goodwill drop-off location near you or your charity of choice and pay it forward while staying in your vehicle.

3. Learn a New Skill
With so many online education platforms available today, it’s easy to learn new skills or brush up on current ones. LinkedIn Learning offers a variety of business courses for professionals, these 10 educational websites are great for kids, and YouTube offers something for everyone.

4. Catch Up with Family and Friends
During uncertain times, it’s especially important to reach out to loved ones and make sure everyone is safe and doing well. It’s also a great excuse to catch up with grown kids and grandkids. So, pick up the phone and make a few calls, FaceTime with distant friends or organize a group video conference with Zoom or Google Hangout. There’s no right or wrong way to do it. It’s the thought and your effort that matter the most.

5. Keep Young Children Entertained
With so many schools and day cares closed, if you have kids, you will want to keep them busy and entertained, too. Here are 125 ideas to keep youngsters happy and active.

6. Take a Virtual Tour
You don’t have to leave your home to get your fill of the great outdoors. These five national parks offer virtual tours that feel so real, you’ll be gasping in no time. When your “trip” is over, call or FaceTime a friend and share your experience or tell your friends on social media.

Our lives have all changed a lot recently, but we do take comfort knowing that this is a temporary situation and things will get better. We hope you and your family are safe and healthy, and look forward to seeing you again soon. 

Home. It’s a part of our DNA. Has been since we were founded over 114
years ago.

But so has the unexpected. It’s part of our founding story, and over our history, we’ve seen the unexpected change our business, our mindset and our homes. 

The unexpected has come once again. It’s changing our normal lives and reminding us of the importance of home. Not just the place where we reside, but the communities and people we love.

In this time of change Coldwell Banker® and our tens of thousands of agents across the globe are still actively working to serve our communities in whatever way we can, even as many of us do so from our living rooms, kitchen tables and spare bedrooms.

If there’s one thing we understand more than most, it’s the value of home.

If you're working from home like I am, you may have found it a bit more challenging than you expected. Here are seven simple tips that can help you make sure your work time remains productive, and that you keep a balance between work time and personal time.

Create a Designated Workspace (And Keep It Tidy) – Have a designated workspace that you can call your “office” to help make the distinction between where you work and where you live. Then keep your workspace organized and your essentials at hand – notes, office supplies, water and brain-food snacks.

Stick with Your Regularly Scheduled Programming – Keep your normal work routine and schedule in place. Use the time you would usually take to commute to do something for yourself, like make a healthy breakfast, work out or walk the dog a little longer. 

Dress for Success – While you may not want to dress up as much as you did for the office, getting out of your pajamas helps put you into a productive and more energetic mentality.

Stay Connected – Embrace technology that helps you keep in touch with your clients and colleagues. From Microsoft Teams and Skype to Zoom, there’s no shortage of options to help you message, share files, create appointments and videoconference.

Coordinate “Do Not Disturb” Times – For those who aren’t home alone, coordinate the silent hours you absolutely need with those you live with. Create the Zen space that you need to concentrate – noise cancelling headphones, calming sound effect apps, instrumental music online.

Remember to Take Breaks and Get Fresh Air – Productivity doesn’t occur from non-stop, limitless hours of work. Sitting at a desk all day can also be detrimental to your health. Take short breaks to stretch your legs, go for a quick walk, grab a snack or reconnect with loves ones.

Log Off – It might be tempting to work a little later each night because your computer is so handy, but it’s important to keep that work/life balance. So make sure to log off when you normally would if you were at the office and try to reduce your screen time. It’s fine to catch up on the news, but then step away and enjoy a walk outside, play a board game with your family or get back to a hobby you may have forgotten. 

Over the first half of 2021, the Bahamian real estate market has been in full recovery mode due to pent-up demand orchestrated by the global health crisis that kept everyone around the world confined to their homes for the better part of 2020. Now that commerce and travel are slowly and safely opening back up in the Bahamas and other parts of the world, there is an ostensible uptick in demand of buyers seeking to escape to warmer climates where they may “social distance” responsibly while enjoying sun, sand and sea at their leisure.  

With remote working and digital nomadism being more commonplace than ever before, this growing appeal of working and living in paradise has translated quantitatively to over $500M in estimated aggregate real estate sales and/or under contract during the first half of 2021. In the same vein, it is also no secret that the nature of banking and finance is evolving through a seismic shift to digital banking resulting in the exponential growth of traditional financial products being reimagined for digital assets that we see today.  

This rapid uptick in luxury real estate demand in the Bahamas post-pandemic, coupled with the recent dramatic rise in popularity and prices of digital assets has led to a new wave of buyers looking to purchase real estate with digital assets and sellers willing to accept the same in exchange. With the arrival of Sand Dollar in the Bahamas (first retail Central Bank Digital Currency in the world) as well as the popularization and mass adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum as forms of payment in recent years, it is important to understand how the Bahamian market should look to capitalize on this digital transformation and build the bridge between the old and new economy. The Bahamas has already made significant strides in that direction by recently instituting a milestone legislation in the Digital Assets and Registered Exchange Bill, 2020 (DARE). This offers tremendous opportunity for digital assets related companies to enjoy operating within a fully regulated environment as they continue to forge ahead with disruptive innovation. 

At Coldwell Banker Bahamas, we look to stay ahead of the curve by having proper partnerships in place with knowledgeable intermediaries, including attorneys, exchanges, banks, and/or custodians to be able to structure real estate deals using digital assets. When structuring a real estate deal using digital assets, we and our partners take into consideration, among other elements, the escrow arrangement for accepting payments in digital assets, know your client (KYC)/anti-money laundering (AML) checks on the buy/sell sides as well as the conversion from digital assets to fiat to ensure that the process is seamless, compliant, transparent and secured from end to end. With well over 15,000 companies worldwide accepting digital assets, including Microsoft, Overstock, Tesla, AT&T and many retail chains, it may only be a matter of time until it becomes a commonplace for real estate deals.  

Written by:

Bobby Chen, CAIA

Real Estate Agent 

Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty 

(242) 809-6919 | bobby@cbbahamas.com 

Read more at https://blog.coldwellbankerluxury.com/island-chic-hideaway/

Discover the Exuma Cays | Playground for the Rich & Famous 

Simply one of the most magical places in the world you will ever visit, fall in love with and before you know it, you will be longing to call Exuma home. The chain of the Exuma cays are an archipelago of 365 islands and cays stretching over 130 miles with a population of give or take somewhere in the 8,000 plus range.

Divided into three major areas; Great Exuma, Little Exuma and The Exuma Cays being the most popular of them all.  On any given day hundreds of yachts & sailboats from around the world can be seen anchored along the flawless coastlines, better known as the playground for the rich and famous.  

There is no shortage of private islands, multi-million dollar homes, luxury resorts or beachside condos.  It’s definitely a secret hideaway for celebrities like Actor Johnny Depp who fell in love with Exuma after filming scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean and decide to purchase a 45-acre tropical island called Little Hall’s Pond Cay for $3.7 Million.  Billionaire Sir Richard Branson owns Necker Cay which is 74-acres of pure breathtaking views.  Word famous magician David Copperfield owns Musha Cay which rents for a cool whopping  $37,000.00 a night. Other celebrities who own property in the Exumas include country music stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw,  director, actor and screenwriter Tyler Perry, and business magnate Prince Aga Khan IV, who spent up to $100 million for 349-acre Bell Island.

Now let's get back to the real reason people travel to the Exuma Cays and yes, its true the crystal clear turquoise water and untouched powdery white sand beaches are a few of the reasons Exuma is one of the most exotic destinations in the world.  But, if we truly want to be honest, people flock on a daily basis to see the “ real celebrities “ … The world-famous Swimming Pigs of Exuma. 

Located on Big Major Cay “ Pig Beach ” to this day its a mystery how the pigs got there, but all we know is they’ve decided to call it home and aren’t going anywhere no time soon.  Accessible only by boat the island is about 82 miles southeast of Nassau and about 50 miles northwest of George Town. But no worries, there are tours leaving out a daily basis from Nassau, Exuma, Staniel Cay, and a few airlines offer direct flights from Miami & Canada.

These aren’t any ordinary pigs and they aren’t shy at all, as soon as your boat begins to approach the shoreline they begin paddling out to greet you.  

While you're exploring the Exuma Cays you’ve got to take a boat ride down to 

Compass Cay home to nurse sharks just waiting to swim with daring humans.  Then there’s Bitter Guana Cay where you can feed the iguana.

Cocoplum Beach is known for its sand dollars, which often become easy to spot on its sand bars during low tide. You can swim with sea turtles and feed them conch at Little Farmer's Cay, and snorkel with an array of fish at some world-class spots, including the Thunderball Grotto and The Aquarium. 

But before you leave, make sure to visit Normans Cay where you can snorkel  Pablo Escobar's sunken drug plane that went down in 1978.  Carlos Escobars used its strategic point for drug runners to rest and refuel on their way to the United States from Colombia.  No worries though, that all came to an end in 1982 when the U.S. cracked down on the region and edged out the cartel with help from the Bahamian Government. 

Have we drawn you in yet? Sold? We thought so and can't say we blame you!

Summer doesn’t just mean high temperatures. It means higher electricity bills, as well. Ouch!

With temps already climbing into the high 80s this year, it’s time to get ready for the hot months ahead. Here are some easy DIY tips to help you get on top of your electricity bills. Windows facing the summer sun will generate a lot more heat and add significantly to the cost of cooling a room. You can counter the strong rays by using a cover management plan.

These DIY steps are so simple, even a novice can master them.

Choose the right window coverings to control the amount of hot air entering a room and to prevent cool air from escaping. Heavy curtains will keep a chilled room cooler longer after the sun has come up and the ac is switched off. Use a ceiling fan with your ac to spread the cool air through the room(s). You won’t have to set the temperature of the ac as low to achieve the same cooling effect, which means you will save on energy costs. After you turn the ac off, keep the doors and windows closed, the curtains drawn and the fan on. The room will stay cool for hours, especially if the drapes or blinds are light in colour and remain drawn against the sun.

Did you know a season’s worth of dirt and dust can affect the seal on your window sills so they don’t close properly? This means your ac will not work as efficiently, raising energy costs. Clean those sills! Windows are the top source of air leaks in the typical home. Reduce leakage by applying caulk between the trim and the frame. Make sure the caulk is for interior use and of good quality. Cool air can leak from underneath a door – sometimes a lot, depending on the gap. Door sweeps will correct the problem.

Central air ducts are used to distribute cool air throughout houses. Check the ducts for tears and holes. Seal them with metal (foil) tape. I understand that duct tape – or “duck” tape as it is often referred to locally – won’t last as long. Insulate all the ducts you can get at. Depending on your age and agility, you may want to hire someone to do the job, unless you’re up to going into the attic and crawlspace and so on.

Clean the blades on your ceiling fans. In the summer, your ceiling fan should turn counter-clockwise to create more down draft. Mini splits are more economical than central units. Instead of cooling your entire home, just cool the room you’ll be occupying. You should realise a significant savings. Without blocking air flow, shade or insulate a central system’s outdoor compressor. Clean or change air filters monthly during the summer to get the most efficiency for the least cost.

Don't place anything that emits heat, such as lamps or TVs, near the thermostat. Heat will cause the air conditioner to run longer. Put a whirly bird on your roof to draw heat from the attic. Use trees to shade windows that face the summer sun, but make sure they’re not too close to the house and pruned during hurricane season. If open windows capture the southeast prevailing winds in the summer, this is an excellent selling point, especially if it involves a living area or kitchen. 

If you are selling your home, make sure your agent highlights any energy saving features.

Questions or comments? Contact info@cbbahamas.com.

Every property in Sandyport is located on the water and built in a single distinctive architectural style on a pedestrian scale and comes with its own docking space! Tennis courts and community pools can be found throughout the community along with playgrounds for the kids.

One of the most sought after communities, Sandyport offers a selection of stand alone modern homes, townhomes and apartments. Five residential subdivisions and some 600 plus homes constructed and sold. Sandyport is a community which has seven community swimming pools, six community tennis courts and three childrens' playgrounds.

There’s loads of charm to be found in the Colonial architecture and islandy pastel colours. Prices can very from modern, fully furnished townhomes starting from … all the way up to …. for luxury standalone homes filled with amenities along with private pools and docks. Regardless of your taste there is sure to be something available to satisfy your appetite.

Talk about a boaters paradise All properties have boat docks at the end of their gardens and the some homes even boast private beaches. You can navigable canals and waterways to each house. So its easy to see why your neighbours are guarantied to become your friends and before you know your weekend fishing buddies.

The convenience of shopping is literally only minutes away and banking and dinning are within walking distance. Although it may be quite at night, if you’re up for a little coctailing and an evening of dancing Baha Mar is only a short drive away.

Sandyport is a growing community and the real estate interest in it is only growing. This is evident in my the recent sales in which I closed three listings in four months. Sold yet? … I thought so! Sandyport is definitely the community for you if you’re looking to live.

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Contact me at info@cbbahamas.com. (Mike Lightbourn is president of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty) ]]> You’ve listed your home for sale and it’s not generating much excitement. There have been a couple of showings, but no offers �" not even lowball offers. Now the listing is stale. Buyers are wondering if something’s wrong with the home.The lacklustre response may be beyond a seller’s control; for instance, the home may front a busy street. However, the blame frequently falls on the seller’s shoulders.

The most common mistake is overpricing. It can’t be overstated. A property must be priced at market value and not based on emotion or a seller’s “need” to pocket a specific sum. You can’t pull a figure out of thin air, hoping someone will pay more than it’s worth. Would you? Also consider this: A lender is not going to approve a mortgage on an overpriced home. Let your BREA agent guide you. Your agent will price the home based on recent comparable sales in the area (not to be confused with asking prices). Remember, homes that languish on the market result in lowball �" even possibly insulting �" offers. If you are unhappy with your agent’s recommendation, get an appraisal.

Real estate marketing is extremely sophisticated with listings showcased on the internet and in glossy brochures and flyers, as well as in print media. Unless a buyer is specifically looking for a fixer-upper, the image of a well-kept home will obviously generate more interest than one that’s run down. Think of the various advertising media as the Pied Piper that pulls a buyer to look at the property. That means no disabled cars parked in front of the home, no rusted gates and no junk in the carport. Before a buyer sets foot on the property, the chances are they would have viewed it in an electronic or print advertising format.

Now, imagine arriving at a home. The front yard is unkempt. The paint on the front door is peeling. Inside is cluttered and the walls have smudge marks. Is that pet odor you smell? You get the drift. It’s critical to prep a home for sale. A home has only one chance to make a first impression. Don’t blow it!

Some sellers insist on too much notice for showings. I understand reasonable notice is necessary, but it’s best not to restrict access if possible. Keep on top of house and yard work so your home can be made ready for showing in short order. Buyers don’t just look at one home. They’re going to be looking at multiple homes �" sometimes all on the same day. If your home isn’t available for showing the buyer may either skip seeing it or settle on something else in the meantime.

When a BREA agent arrives at your home with a prospective buyer, the owner should not be there. That’s right. No-one should be home when the prospect arrives to inspect a home except the real estate agent. Don’t hang around hoping to get a glimpse of the buyer before you leave. If you’re home, your presence may make a buyer feel like an intruder and will constrain them from having a candid discussion with their agent about the merits or possible drawbacks of the home.Your presence may turn them off.

Contact me at info@cbbahamas.com (Mike Lightbourn is president of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty) ]]> Salvasion is a 2 bed/2 bath retreat situated in a private fly in community on beautiful Scotland Cay in the Abaco chain of islands in the northern Bahamas. Scotland Cay is just 35 minutes from Miami by commercial carrier, but you can travel in your own plane because landing rights are included with the property. This perfect hideaway is perched on a hilltop and has spectacular panoramic views of the sea and miles of beaches that dot the shoreline. Salvasion is a turnkey, meticulously maintained home with its own special tropical ambiance. It has many extra features, including a galvanized steel roof 30KW, waterproof Broadcrown generator and storm shutters and in addit6ion to landing rights, comes with two golf carts and a place to berth your boat. There’s also a 320 sq ft cabana. Scotland Cay is private in every sense of the word. There are 70 homes on the island, many of which are only occupied during summers and on holidays. Rentals aren’t allowed. There are no commercial establishments, but there are heart stopping sunrises and sunsets, miles of ocean beach, bejeweled night skies, a hidden lagoon and the sound of the sea. And a private deep water marina. This is truly an island paradise, providing the perfect escape from life in the fast lane to a place of amazing beauty and tranquility. Details for this unique Abaco real estate listing ]]> Tree House is a delightful 3 bed 2.5 bath home that embraces the outdoors with lots of windows and verandahs above the tree tops, sweeping views of the sea and spectacular sunrises. It's perched on a private road on the picturesque island of Man O War Cay in Abaco in the northern Bahamas. Terra Cotta tiles and beamed vaulted ceilings create a timeless feeling with the airy and spacious living space open to the cooling breezes. Tree House comprises three levels - the first two are poured concrete and the second is solid wood. The lower level includes golf cart garage and large storage room and work shop. The laundry room and the bedroom suites are located on the second floor with each opening directly onto the wraparound decks with wonderful views. The top level pays tribute to the beauty of the island with the open concept living area, dining and kitchen capturing the priceless scenery outside. Abaco is famed for its carpentry and the custom made kitchen cabinets are a testimony to the skill of the local artisans. It doesn't stop there. Tree House includes an art studio, a 40,000 gallon rain water cistern, golf cart, and a boat mooring in the harbour. A white powder sand beach is just a short stroll away with little offshore reefs to snorkel over. Man O War Cay is an idyllic golf cart community with regular ferry service to the Abaco mainland. Let's go for a climb ]]> Strawberry House is an historic landmark that captures the charm and grace of a bygone era, yet it offers all the comforts and conveniences of modern life. Built on beautiful Harbour Island around 1840, the strawberry pink home - offset by pale green shutters - speaks of Harbour Island's famous three mile pink sand beach. Life seems surreal in this land of endless sun, pink sand and turquoise sea where the days seem to go on forever and night opens a door to the glittering stars above. Strawberry House occupies an enviable spot on this celebrated isle in the Eleuthera group of islands with splendid views of the sea and the township. Hungry? The best restaurants on the island are a two minute walk away. Want to go for a swim? Hop in your golf cart for a few minutes ride to the Pink Sand Beach or take a dip in the pool at Strawberry House. The ferry terminal is just a skip away and it's only a short water taxi ride to the Eleuthera mainland with the North Eleuthera Airport close by. Strawberry House offers various places to relax and hang out. A lovely veranda, deck and widow's walk provide wonderful outdoor sitting spots. Indoors, the open living area and high end kitchen make for easy living. Three beautifully appointed bedrooms and bathrooms and a decadent master bath are located on the second floor of this Harbour Island home. This is a perfect place to grill and chill, or entertain. Visit this Harbour Island home]]> You can Seize the Day, or you might want to buy Sea's the Day. Whatever you decide, you won't be disappointed. Sea's the Day in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, is a perfect four bedroom five bath home located on beautiful Gillam Bay Beach. A pod style plan places three bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath, and the master bedroom and bath in the main part of the house. Hardwood decks link all the pods together. The spacious kitchen includes stone counter tops, top of the line appliances and all the modern amenities. The Abaco home is beautifully furnished and luxurious in every sense, at the same time blending into the tropical island environment. No expense was spared in outfitting this truly luxury home ^ from the automatic window washers to the hurricane impact resistant doors and windows. Sea's the Day comes with a standby generator, rain water tank and a golf cart. Green Turtle Cay is a short ferry ride to the Abaco mainland. The lovely historic village of New Plymouth is the centrepiece of the island. Check out this Abaco real estate listing]]> (Photo:The Nassau Tribune) When Hurricane Irma devastated tiny Ragged Island in the southern Bahamas, it displaced a population of about 70 and threatened to destroy a way of life. Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, however, has vowed to transform Ragged into the first fully green island in the region with solar and sustainable water purification systems. The quiet settlement of Duncan Town sits on a ridge overlooking the salt ponds of the 9.5 square mile island. In days gone by, residents enjoyed trading fruit and vegetables with Haiti and nearby Cuba and salt was an important industry. A lighthouse tower was built in 1922 to help boats navigate to and from the island. Ragged's glory days have faded and the island is home to a shrinking, but resilient and independent group of people who are determined to rebuild Duncan Town. Ragged Island typifies the diversity and beauty of the Bahamas. It lies in the Jumentos Cays, a crescent shape chain of unspoiled islands. The economic main stay is fishing. On a memorable day on a trip to the Jumentos, a flamingo flew overhead as we made to anchor off Flamingo Cay. A sea of red stretched before our eyes from the flowering cactus plants that dotted the cay. The island chain is a truly delightful playground of caves with exquisite stalactites ^ large enough to explore by small boat ^ blue holes, coral reefs and beaches. The Jumentos stretch south from George Town in Great Exuma, making Exuma the perfect staging point for an excursion to explore these enchanting distant islands. I hope that before long, the quaint settlement of Duncan Town rises again, fortified by green technology and ready to face the challenges of the future. (c) Athena Mabon Exuma luxury real estate ]]>

She came and she went.

(Photo:Athena Mabon) It's really a boat plane You can always count on something out of the ordinary happening when you spend a day in the enchanting Exuma Cays south east of Nassau. A barracuda may snatch a snapper off your rod in mid-air or a shark may grab that nice fresh Mahi you thought you'd be grilling for dinner. You may spot a huge green turtle sunbathing on the surface of the cobalt blue ocean. Then again, you may watch a boat plane circle lazily overhead before landing aft of your stern. Shelling on the sand spit off Saddle Back Cay, we watched the boat plane, a Zodiac type craft with wings and a propeller, cruise overhead before landing in the gin clear water and taxiing to the beach. Another day in Paradise. Check out our Exuma real estate listings

Are you into fishing? Exploring? Adventure? Do you like to travel? Maybe you'd rather relax on the beach with a good book. If your answer is "Yes" to any of the above, you'll love living in Coral Harbour on the south western tip of New Providence here in the Bahamas. For starters, Coral Harbour lies 22 miles off Andros Island, which is often referred to as the fishing capital of the Bahamas. Across the Tongue of the Ocean, Andros plays host to fantastic deep sea fishing and bonefishing as well as the world's third largest barrier reef. It's an explorer's paradise with its mystical blue holes, creek systems, primeval pine forests and sleepy little villages. For frequent travellers, the international airport's only a five minute drive from Coral Harbour. And if you like to chill, consider this: Coral Harbour is a quiet community with a pretty beach and canal front docks, yet all the amenities and conveniences are within a mile. Enjoy quiet time on the beach or in the privacy of your Coral Harbour property or hop onto your boat for a fun outing. Take a look at this Coral Harbour property listing,

Did anyone see the Harvest Moon the other night? From our vantage point off Rose Island, we watched the sun set to the west in an explosion of pinks and oranges and every shade in between. A minute later, the great big orange ball of the Harvest Moon glided over the horizon to the east, dazzling home owners on Rose Island. The Harvest Moon officially heralds the end of summer, but there's no hint of Autumn in the air as we continue to enjoy the soft warm water and bask in the golden sun on the white powder beaches of Rose Island. Only a 15 minute boat ride to the capital of Nassau, Rose Island seems a world away with its beautiful white beaches, secluded coves, offshore coral reefs and fishing spots. But there's a full moon risin' Let's go dancin' in the light We know where the music's playin' Let's go out and feel the night. Check out this Roase Island real estate listing

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One of the great things about the Bahamas is there's a home for everyone. Whether it's a home with a hammock on the porch or an opulent condo in a world class gated community, your Bahamas Real Estate Association agent will be able to find your dream home. And with so many beautiful islands in the Bahamas group, you can pick your environment from the glitz and gorgeous homes in Ocean Club Estates on Paradise Island to the Cape Cod like villages of Abaco and Harbour Island. Then there are the fishing meccas of Bimini and Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands and the colourful settlements on mainland Eleuthera, Exuma and Long Island. On New Providence, where the capital of Nassau sits, big name resort and residential developments like the $3.5 billion Baha Mar on Cable Beach are taking shape. Baha Mar's being tagged as the largest project in the Western Hemisphere. And there's Albany, the luxury home and hotel resort on the south western end of New Providence Bahamas with big time investors like Tiger Woods and Ernie Els. From New York, Howard M. Lorber, the chairman of Douglas Elliman, is developing a midrise condo at Albany. Some are calling Albany the New York in the Bahamas. And yet, a 20 minute plane ride will take you to the Bahamas' beautiful, tranquil outer islands where you'll slow down and chill in a heartbeat. Got to love the Bahamas. Your leading Bahamas real estate source. Read

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The Bahamas is the type of place where celebrities drop in without a fuss and take part in community events. Sir Richard Branson and Mike Oldfield are no exception. Sir Richard, founder of the Virgin Group, recently returned for a visit to the Bahamas, this time for the premier of Tubular Bells For Schools at St Andrews International School here in Nassau. He was joined by Mike Oldfield, the English musician who composed the Grammy Award winning best instrumental Tubular Bells in 1973. The instrumental launched both Oldfield's career and Sir Richard's Virgin Records 40 years ago, selling more than 17 million copies worldwide. Oldfield's a fan of the St Andrew's International School music department, having provided lots of encouragement to the students. So the principal, Dr Glenn Canterford, invited him to contribute to the opening of the school's new auditorium. Oldfield responded by making a new arrangement of Tubular Bells for piano that could be used by students to learn to play, and as an introduction to rock instrumental music. Jason Ren, a 10th grade student at St Andrew's and fourth place winner at the 2013 World's Pianist Competition at the Kennedy Centre in Washington, DC, played the piece at the premier, which coincided with the opening of the auditorium. This is the kind of place the Bahamas is. It's a mixture of locals, second home owners and visitors. Celebrities are able to come and go without the locals gawking at them or a media frenzy. It's this low key, laid back lifestyle that makes the islands of the Bahamas a popular second home destination. Oldfield's called Nassau home for the past four years. I love the Bahamas and this is now my permanent home and I never wish to leave, he told The Nassau Tribune. The people, society and natural beauty are unrivalled in the world and inspire my music and create wonder in my personal and spiritual self, he said. Well spoken!

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Marion Lightbourn, mother of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty president Mike Lightbourn, chats with the Prince of Wales at a reception held at St. James Palace in London recently. Doubtless, the two had a lot to talk about. The Bahamas has long held a special spot for British Royalty. Prince Charles and Princess Di honeymooned on the beautiful island of Eleuthera. And Prince Charles's great uncle, mentor and close friend, Lord Mountbatten, also loved to visit Eleuthera, as does the Duchess of Kent. Prince Harry visited the island earlier this year. Mrs Lightbourn - Mallie, as she's known to her friends - is extremely knowledgeable about the Bahamas and real estate here in the islands. She lives in London, but winters in the Bahamas to spend time with her three sons: Mike, Richard, a Member of Parliament, and Tim, a businessman, as well as her grandchildren and many friends. For many years, Mallie took part in the annual Canterbury Pilgrimage, a 74 mile hike from the steps of St Martin-in-the-Fields to Canterbury Cathedral, to raise funds for the homeless. She continued on this amazing journey until about five years ago! At 95, Mallie's living life to the fullest.

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You can do it your way or you can do it Ed's Way. It seems that Ed got his way with this lovely beach classic that lends itself to easy summer living year round. He couldn't have picked a better location. Ed's Way is a spacious 3 bed, 2.5 bath home nestled on a beautiful one acre beachfront parcel in South Palmetto Point on the incredible island of Eleuthera. Eleuthera's a long, narrow island of stunning pink and white sand beaches, Colonial villages and pineapple fields. It showcases some of the most spectacular scenery in the Bahamas. At 110 miles long and only two miles wide, Eleuthera plays Pied Piper to both locals and visitors with its sheltered coves, rolling country and dramatic cliffs. Eleuthera's famed for its contrasting seascapes. The celebrated Glass Window Bridge - a ribbon of a bridge - contrasts the deep turbulent blue of the Atlantic Ocean on one side, with the tranquil turquoise shallows on the other. The mainland of Eleuthera is studded with former Colonial and slave villages. It's a tranquil, laid-back island where the ripples of change are just starting to be felt. With only small scale development thus far, Eleuthera real estate is a great buy. Read More * Your Leading Eleuthera Real Estate source ]]> Still the One!
The highlight of our summers is a visit to Abaco. We leave the "city" of Nassau behind to explore, barefoot, the beautiful Abaco cays ^ Elbow Cay, Man O War Cay, Green Turtle Cay. The days take us to the magical barrier reef, believed to be the third largest in the world. We climb to the top stair of the candy striped lighthouse in Hope Town to take in the sweeping views and then make our way to the Hope Town Lodge for some succulent cracked conch and fries. At night, we make bonfires on the beaches and watch the shooting stars streak across the sky. In the "old" days, the park was our Friday night date with a movie projector displaying a scratchy motion picture film on a large screen. Everyone in the village gathered for the event. Today the people in the small villages still greet us with a friendly wave when we visit Abaco and lots of things remain the same. There are new places to visit ^ FireFly Sunset Resort in Hope Town where chef Gavin Skolnick turns out the tastiest dishes, specialising in fresh seafood delights, and Nippers on Guana Cay overlooking one of the most spectacular beaches in Abaco and where a party's always waiting to happen. The Cape Cod-like villages are popular second home retreats that offer a welcome respite from the fast pace of everyday life. Abaco Listings ]]> Pink Sand Kissed by Aqua Sea
On the last piece of undeveloped acreage of its size in the exclusive Narrows area of Harbour Island, this truly magnificent beachfront property is a prize. With 400 feet of pristine pink sand beachfront, the 6.3 acre parcel has elevations of over 50 feet and lush native foliage and palms. Harbour Island is the most celebrated of the Bahamas islands. At the Narrows, you might bump into second home owner Ron Perelman, the American business magnate, or duty free shoppers king Robert Miller. Listing Details Come follow us on a virtual tour of Harbour Island and mainland Eleuthera here in the Bahamas. ^ Your leading Harbour Island real estate source. ]]>

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