Top Rated Shopping in Nassau

Duty free gemstones and gold of the highest quality can be found here. Emeralds, diamonds and rubies set in 18-karat gold twinkle temptingly from their cushions. Designer lines such as Baraka, Antonini and Chimento are featured. The Bay Street location is the main Nassau store. It's spacious and opulent, a feast for the eye.

Stylish, upscale fashions are available at this store. While the store bears some resemblance to the Bonneville Bones on Bay Street, the fashions are more utilitarian; many of them are suited for a younger, hipper crowd. Most of the clothes on display would be appropriate to wear on a first date or on casual Friday at the office. Cardigan sweaters, slacks, khakis and button-down shirts are casually preppy. To complete the look, belts, ties and socks are also for sale.

While it may not be as big as a European or United States department store, Sandy's is a great deal larger than the average retailer outlet. Inexpensive, casual apparel for men, women and children is for sale. There's also a section for undergarments, lingerie, sleepwear, purses, belts and other accessories. The selection of men's work clothes features the Dickie brand. The women's clothing section mainly offers jeans, sweats and other lounge-about clothes. Children's play clothes and school clothes are available.

While this and Hurricane Hole seem to be matched in size, this center is a bit busier. There are more stores almost 15 in all and more visitors. The Paradise Plaza is decorated in yellow and green. The shops are arranged in a circle around a pleasant, sunny courtyard, where people relax and nibble on snacks from the deli. Specialty stores include Pipe of Peace and Crown Jewelers. In addition to the deli, there's also a restaurant: relaxed, casual Goombay in Paradise.

The Caribbean's most famous jewelry store chain has a presence, albeit a small one, in the Atlantis. The store is located in the Beach Towers, but is next to the thoroughfare leading to the Coral Towers. The store itself is small and rather quiet. Brands such as Tissot and Citizen (fine time pieces) are featured, along with the ever-popular Sea Treasures line of jewelry. The emeralds themselves are very much in the limelight; if anything, the jewelry for sale here is showier and more expensive than in the other locations. Guests at the Atlantis are often ready to spend vast sums of money and CEI is ready to help.

This shopping center, located inside the Atlantis, boasts the highest concentration of designer boutiques in the Bahamas. Of the dozen or so shops in the Crystal Court, about 10 belong to top fashion labels such as Gucci, Cartier and Versace. The shopping center is located between the Beach Towers and the casino. It overlooks the marina. Each of its shops are perfectly maintained and extremely elegant. The court itself is bright, airy, cool and graceful.