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The 19 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2019

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 2, 2019 - 11:03 pm
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The main pool at Graycliff in downtown Nassau.

Downtown Nassau If you haven’t been to the capital of The Bahamas lately it’s time to return. Because you’ll see a completely different destination. Downtown Nassau has quietly become a fascinating, culturally rich, and, most importantly, walkable place, filled with great restaurants from Cafe Matisse to Lukka Kairi; boutique hotels led by Graycliff and museums and art galleries that make for the perfect weekend (or longer) getaway.


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