The Bahamas
A European hot-spot? Actually, The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort Bahamas. Originally a private estate, this exclusive hideaway remains one of the island’s finest resorts, attracting the rich and famous from around the world. Set on miles of pristine beach and only a stone’s throw away from the facilities and activities of the world-famous Atlantis Resort, the resort retains a warm plantation home ambience, with well-equipped guest rooms and suites in two wings and elegant three and four-bedroom villas with private infinity-edge pools.
MORE ABOUT THE HOTELAll guest rooms and suites feature air-conditioning, a mini-bar, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, bathroom amenities, personal safe, satellite/cable flat-screen television, DVD/CD player, telephone, iPod/iPhone docking station, wi-fi internet access and a twice-daily maid service. Butler service is available on request.
The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort Bahamas boasts three restaurants, including two that boast superb views of the sea. In addition, there are two bars at the resort, where guests can enjoy a range of cocktails and other beverages. Dune Bar is open all day, until midnight, and serves cocktails, light meals and offers live entertainment, while the famous Martini Bar & Lounge featured in the James Bond film, 'Casino Royale', with a Vesper Martini on the menu in the film's honour.
The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort Bahamas is blessed to be situated upon an incredibly beautiful stretch of white sand, lapped by crystal-clear aquamarine water and cooled by gentle trade winds, providing a superb place upon which to kick back and relax as you sunbathe or read the latest bestselling novel. Beach attendants patrol the beach during the day, proffering Evian mist, sorbet, tropical snacks and ice-cold drinks - utter bliss.
A discreet sanctuary of calm and wellness, the Spa provides the ultimate rejuvenating experience, with an enriching selection of treatments blending ancient techniques with contemporary practise. Traditional spa therapies and the natural spices, fruits and minerals indigenous to The Bahamas - are melded together to provide the pampering rituals and specific treatments. Guests enjoy the tranquillity and privacy of one of eight, Balinese-style, treatment villas, each furnished with a teak massage table, waterfall shower, daybed and jetted tub in a private open-air garden. From rituals of touch and ceremonies of the face to celebrations of the Bahamian sun and unique treatments for mothers-to-be, the Spa offers a therapy to suit every mood and lifestyle. In addition, there's a beauty centre where guests can get their hair, feet and nails done.
The stunningly beautiful, award-winning, golf course at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort Bahamas boasts a spectacular location overlooking the sea, providing lots of crosswind challenges for golfers. The 18-hole course was designed by Tom Weiskopf and is 7,100 yards long. Only available to guests of The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort Bahamas and nearby Atlantis, the club has a dress code for guests wishing to play a round. In addition, the resort has a golf academy, offering private golf lessons with a PGA professional (on the course itself or on the practice facility) on a daily basis. There's also a golf shop.
The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort Bahamas is a super destination for golfers of any level. In addition to the 18-hole, Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course, the resort has the Ocean Club Golf Academy. The academy offers private one- or two-hour lessons for all levels of golfer, given by its PGA-certified golf professionals. These lessons can be conducted on the golf course itself during a playing lesson, or at the practice facility. Please note that the resort has a dress code for guests who wish to visit the golf course, including a collared shirt and Bermuda-length shorts or trousers for gentlemen.