Inspired by a love of lighthouses, and everything that they represent, Mr Fern Solomon dreamed up a home in the clouds, a perch on a limestone pedestal with watery views fit for a king. For us at Cacique, Solomon’s Lighthouse is the perfect capstone in our Lighthouse Series as it represents the transformation of dreams into reality, which is at the very core of what we do. We salute you Mr Solomon, as a visionary who looked beyond the horizon and just Imagined the possibilities…
Read MoreLocated in the heart of historic downtown Nassau sits “Balcony House,” constructed in the 1770’s by loyalist settlers. Having fallen through a number of well-to-do families, the home has seen a party or two in its time. As trends have come and gone, this architectural treasure has withstood the tides of time, retaining the same shade of pastel pink that is etched into the memories of many. In this episode of Discover Cacique, we delve into this charming Market Street perch, which has now been converted into a delightful museum. Welcome, you can leave your Panama hat at the door…
Read MoreThat’s the spirit. The magic, which for Junkanoo goes way deeper than a masked parade. Junkanoo speaks to the very soul of a people, a kaleidoscopic expression of cultural emancipation, the thumping heartbeat of a people displaced from their african motherland, then mixed up like conch salad with all the other ingredients of our Bahamian uniqueness. This same spirit is still alive today, jumping from one decade to the next, pulsating in our blood, “rushing” through our DNA like a troupe on Bay Street, boom, boom, boom, the children of our children shouting the timeless encore,“They comin! They comin!”
Read MoreThe sun beats down overhead, and a welcome breeze rolls over the skinny island’s ridge, rustling the casuarinas and sweeping through the old bay windows of The Haynes Library, where musty novels and nautical maps now share the same space as computers and cafe lattes. Built in 1897, with glorious views of the azure harbour, this marvelously-maintained colonial relic is still open for business as a fully operational library and Internet cafe with many a tale to tell. Read on…
Read MoreYou may think of The Bahamas as a place that exists in a permanent state of holiday, however it’s not all fresh cocktails, island hopping and luxury resorts - there is work to be done and school to go to. So, this September as the world’s schoolchildren don their back-to-school backpacks, we thought we’d take you on a tour an eclectic tour of island schools dotted throughout our colourful archipelago.
Read MoreBuilt in 1870, the all-white lighthouse marking The Bahamas most southerly island of Inagua, was one of two remaining hand-wound kerosene lighthouses in the world (the last one being Elbow Reef Lighthouse) until recently when she bid farewell to her final lighthouse keeper and joined the common ranks of the automated.
Read MoreHorse racing has a longstanding tradition in Great Britain, ever since 1711 when Queen Anne famously rode out from Windsor Castle to the field where Royal Ascot now takes place, and said, “This would be a fine place for a race." It was befitting, therefore, that the colonies should follow suit. Hobby Horse Hall Race Track, was built in 1792 near the Cable Beach site where Baha Mar resort is located today.
Read MoreCompleted in 1803, this splendid Georgian mansion, which sits like a festive pink wedding cake atop Mount Fitzwilliam, was inspired by American colonial architecture of the Southern United States and Carolinas. Every detail - from the stone foundation to the columns that guard the main entrance speaks to its neoclassical inspiration and abundant southern charm.
Read MoreI love lighthouses. I love them from a design aspect. And I love them in their metaphorical sense - the enduring light they provide despite everything that mother nature hurls at them - stoically showing the way through life's great storm. In the second of our Bahamian Lighthouse Series, we take a look at the iconic candy-striped Elbow Reef Lighthouse in Hope Town, Abaco through the lens of Alessandro Sarno
Read MoreAt Cacique, we believe in the power of stories. As the leading DMC in The Bahamas, we are storytellers in everything we do, weaving breath-taking, multi-sensory narratives for our clients from the moment they step off the plane. But we also believe in the power of storytelling to shape culture and promote change.
Read MoreIn October, 1816 the foundation stone of The Hog Island (now Paradise Island) Lighthouse was laid and the building completed around one year later. Quarried from the island’s limestone rock, the tower was built along with the Lighthouse Keeper’s Quarters, where it was manned until the 1960s. To this day, it guards the western entrance to Nassau Harbour.
Read MoreAt the southern end of Parliament Square on Bay Street, sits the distinctive flamingo-pink octagon of the Nassau Public Library. Constructed as a jail in 1797, a place full of noise and chaos, it was reborn in 1879 as a public library, a small oasis of tranquility in the humdrum of busy downtown Nassau.
Read MoreIn 1972, the Union Jack was lowered for the last time and a brand new black, gold and aquamarine flag was raised in its place. Forty-three years of independence from the crown but The Bahamas continues to hold dear many of its colonial relics. Positioned on the ridge, overlooking Nassau harbor and Downtown Bay Street, you will find the stately Villa Doyle, now reincarnated as the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas.
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