Welcome to BIMINI T o use the words of the Artful Dodger in the re- nowned movie Oliver Twist, it is a pleasure to say “Consider yourself at home. Consider yourself part of the family...” Discover all that has made Bimini famous such as the Stones of Atlantis and The Healing Hole and other historic sites. Savor Bimini island delicacies such as Bimini Bread and the many seafood specials. Enjoy the hospitality of the friendly Biminites whom you will come in contact with. At the end of your visit, it is our hope that you would have had such a memorable experience that not only would you be eager to return but will share your experience with the world. Sincerely, www.bahamasvisitorsguide.com What to do • Where to Dine Where to stay • Shopping Maps •Marinas 2010 & MAP Bimini Visitors Guide - Map is produced by JB Graphic & Web Designs Tel: 242-677-5715 or [email protected] Scheduled Flights Bahamas Express .......................... 225-7931 Western Air (SB) .......................... 347-4100 Bimini Island Air (SB) ........... 954-938-8991 Regional Air (Freeport)............... 347-4115 Continental Airlines ..................... 347-4122 Florida Coastal.............................. 347-4118 Yellow Air Taxi....................... 954-321-0292 Sky Bahamas .................................. 347-4029 Island Air Charters............... 954-359-9942 Bahamas Customs (AT) 347-3100 (SB) 347-3101 Cat Cay........................................... 347-5011 Banks / ATMs Royal Bank of Canada (AT) ........................................ 347-3031 Monday - Thursday • 9:30 a.m. – 3pm. Friday • 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. BEC (AT) ........................................ 347-3343 BTC (AT) ....................................... 347-3311 Bus & Ferry Service Taxi Service from Airport to Alice Town 1 way $5 3 B’s Water Taxi & Bus Service ........................ VHF Ch.68 TSL Water Taxi & Bus Service ........................ VHF Ch.68 Shan E’s Taxi ............................... VHF Ch.68 Cable Bahamas .............. 242 300-2200 Mailboat - Sherece M...... 242-393-1064 Police (AT) .................................. 347-3144 Post Office Alice Town ........... 347-3546 Civil Aviation ................................. 347-4111 Government Clinic (PB) ............. 347-2040 Government Clinic (PB) ............. 347-2210 Tourist Office Ministry of Tourism Office Phone (242) 347-3529 Booth Phone (242) 347-3528 Fax (242) 347-3530 www.bahamas.com Emergency Numbers Long Distance Operator ............................0 Directory Assistance .............................. 916 Weather .................................................... 915 Time ........................................................... 917 information General Information 8 2 Big Johns Hotel (AT)..........................347-3117 Rich with local flavor, Big John’s Conch Shell Bar employs many of the Compleat Angler’s familiar faces including the managers, bartenders and the band, The Hypnotics, who worked there for close to 20 years. Big Johns Conch Shell Bar is a casual lounge with an island atmosphere enhanced with plasma high-definition satellite television. Centrally located seating allows patrons to watch their favorite televised sporting events, as well as steal panoramic views of the bay when they are not testing their skills at the ring toss game, Bimini’s signature amusement. Setting a new standard in Bimini’s hotel accommodations, the seven fully-renovated rooms perched atop of Big John’s Conch Shell Bar provide guests with the luxuries of a boutique hotel while maintaining the charm of island living in a world-class fishing destination. Bimini Bay Resort & Casino (BB)...............347-2900 Amid serenity and exotic tranquility lies the beautiful island of Bimini. Just 48 nautical miles from South Florida, Bimini Bay Resort is the perfect tropical getaway for those with a passion for fishing or those who want to escape the everyday routine and experience the best of Mother Nature. Enjoy our upscale suites fit for couples and families; relax at our infinity pool; spend a day at the spa; and take a dive in Bimini’s emerald clear waters. We offer special kids programs plus the use of our state-of-the-art entertainment center for the kids. These are just some of the fun activities the entire family will enjoy while at Bimini Bay Resort. Bimini Blue Water Resort ................347-3166 Bimini Sands Resort & Marina ......................................347-3500 Bimini Sands Resort & Marina is lo- cated on the island of Bimini in the Bahamas, just 50 miles from the US. The full service resort features luxury one and two bedroom condominiums and protected deepwater marina. Guests can participate in a range of professionally guided activities such as snor- keling excursions, shark encounters, nature walks, boat tours, dolphin swims and more. www.biminisands.com bimini@biminisands. com Ebbie’s Bonefish Club (BT) ..............347-2053 Elllis Cottages......................................347-2258 Hemingville Condos ..........................554-4377 Katt’s Kottages Beachside Rental (AT) ................347-3382 The Jone’s Apartments ......................347-2444 M&J Town Houses (AT).....................347-3184 Trev Inn (BT) ......................................347-3452 Sara’s Apartments (PB)......................347-2642 Sea Crest Hotel & Marina ................347-3477 Weech’s Bimini Docks & Apartments .....................347-3028 Airport Snack Bar (SB) ....................................................................... B & L ............................... No Anchorage Restaurant (AT)................... 347-3166 ................................. D ............................... Yes Bimini Bay (BB) ......................................... 347-2900 Sabor ......................................................................................... B, L & D ............................... Yes Aqua Grille .................................................................................... L & D ............................... Yes Bimini Sands (SB)...................................... 347-3500 Petite Conch Restaurant ............................ ..................... B, L & D ............................... Yes Mackey’s Sand Bar......................... 347-4500 ..................... B, L, & D ............................... Yes Capt. Bob’s (AT)........................................ 347-3260 ...........................B & L ............................... No CJ’s Deli (AT) ............................................ 347-3295 ..................... B, L & D .................. Cash Only Ebbie’s Bonefish Club (BT) .................... 347-2053 ............... L & D (Bar) ............................... No Edith’s Pizza (BT) ...................................... 347-2800 .......................... L & D ............................... No Elk’s Rest & Bar (BT) ............................... 347-2245 .................................. B ............................... No NEW Taste of Heaven (AT) ................... 225-3244 ...........................B & L ............................... No Fisherman’s Paradise................................ 347-3220 ..................... B, L & D ............................... No J & T’s Daily Manna (BT) ......................... 347-2555 ...........................B & L ............................... No Lala’s Restaurant (AT) ............................. 347-3241 ..................... B, L & D ............................... No My 3 Daughters (BT)............................... 347-2119 ..................................................................... No Sandra’s Rest. & Bar (BT)........................ 347-2336 ...................................L ............................... No Sara’s Takeout (BT) .................................. 347-2642 ..................... B, L, & D ............................... No Sheri’s on the Beach (AT)............................................................................L .................. Cash Only Thirsty Turtle (SB) .................................... 347-4444 ...........................B & L ................. Cash Only Tiger’s Den(BT) ........................................ 347-2053 .......................... L & D ............................... No Seaside Cafe (BT) ..................................... 347-2303 ..........................B & L .................. Cash Only Chosen Delight (BT) ............................... 347-2495 .......................... L & D ............................... No NEW Recession Bar (AT) ...................... 347-3187 ..................................................................... No NEW Honey Bun Take-Out (AT) ......... 473-3976 ...................................L ............................... No Attractions North Bimini Ansil “Bonefish Ansil” Saunders (BT) ............................................ 347-2178 or 359-8696 Bimini Boat Building, Bailey Town, is the workshop of local boat builder, Ansil Saun- ders, creator of “The Bimini Bonefisher”, a custom, handcrafted work of art. Bimini Craft Centre (AT) ................ 347-3529 has 17 stalls offering authentically Baha- mian products. Live entertainment will be highlighted regularly in Centre. Bimini Museum (AT) ......................... 347-3038 Built in 1921 as the Commissioner’s Of- fice and jail, it was abandoned in 1974. In 1999, it was restored by Sir Michael and Lady Barbara Checkley and contains his- torical artifacts such as old cannon balls, photographs of Ernest Hemmingway and artifacts from the old Rod & Gun Club. Today it is managed by Barbara & Michael Checkley. Bimini Public Library - Located downstairs just north of the Museum, this library has a variety of literature available for public use. Dolphin House .................................. 347-3201 Built and occupied by local author/ historian Ashley Saunders. This popular attraction is part of a walking tour of Alice Town. Its unique structure offers guest quarters and a mini museum. Bimini Memorial & Heroes Park Alice Town, Bimini It features monuments in memory of the World War I and II veterans and the Chalk’s plane crash victims. There is also a section honouring Heroes who made a contribution to the local community. South Bimini The Bimini Biological Field Station “ Shark Lab” Tel: 347-4538 s a facility where the role of the lemon shark in a tropical marine ecosystem is studied. The Bimini Nature Trail, operated by Bimini Sands is an attraction where you can get up close and see the plants and animals of Bimini all in their natural environment. The Bimini Boa and other animals are available for handling with guided tours. The Fountain of Youth, a small well on the side of the road, believed to have been visited by Ponce de Leon in search of this mystical fountain in 1513. Historical Sites Brother’s Peter Wall, also known as “Bul Peter Well”, is a natural rock well carved by Peter Russell, an ex-slave, to water crops on his farm. East Bimini The Healing Hole is a spring of freshwater, with healing minerals, that percolates inside a saltwater mangrove swamp. Sand Mounds, a 500 foot long, shark- shaped mound thought to be thousands of years old, rises 10 feet above water and is outlined by a sandy beach. Nearby is a rectangular-shaped mound, except for a projection at one end that looks like a fish-hook. Next to that are a cat-shaped mound with a wide open mouth and several other creature-shaped mounds rising above the mangroves. Outlying Cays Cat Cay , a private island just south of Gun Cay, has earned a reputation as a place for the rich and famous. For more informa- tion contact Cay Cay office at 347-3565 Ocean Cay is close to the site from which aragonite (pure limestone) is dredged from the ocean’s floor to produce ce- ment, fertilizers, glass and other products. Beaches The best of which is a quiet continu- ous stretch of sand known by its three sections, Radio Beach, Blister Beach and Spook Hill (next to a cemetery) Cart / Scooter Rentals Le Ricks (AT).................................553-9025 Ebbie David (PB)...........................347-2053 Capt. Pat’s (AT) .............................347-3477 Elite (BT) ........................................464-5025 Sue & Joy (BB) ...... 347-3115 or 347-6082 Dolphin Golf Cart (AT) ..............464-5704 Surf Golf Cart Rental (AT).........554-4450 Bimini Sands Golf Cart Rental (SB) ...............347-3500 Small’s Golf Cart Rental (SB).....347-4032 KEEP LEFT! • Speed limit is 25 mph HELMETS ARE REQUIRED! Diving Bimini is home to some of the most spectacular diving and snorkeling in The Bahamas. Here you have magnificent coral reefs, the continental shelf, the Sapona, the stones said to be Atlantis and much more. Diving Operators Bill & Nowlda Keefe’s Bimini Undersea (BB) ...........347-3089 www.biminiundersea.com Ask your diving Operators about these types of dives Reefs - Victory Reef, Bimini Road Moray Alley Sharks - Bull Run Wall - Nodules Wrecks - Turtle Wreck Ecotourism Bill & Nowlda Keefe’s Wild Dolphin Adventures (BB) .............................347-3089 www.wilddolphins.com Entertainment There are a few spots on the island where you can go to enjoy the authentic, where to stay what to do P.O. Box 613 Bimini, Bahamas Bonefish Tommy Sewell “Your Friendly Guide” (242) 347-3234 CATCH BONEFISH AND PERMIT Over 20 Years Experience Renowned Bimini Bonefish Guide T O M M Y Art Galleries Dolphin House (AT) ..................... 347-3201 Bait & Tackle Porgy Bay Market (PB) ................. 347-2444 Sue & Joy’s (AT) ............................. 347-3115 Sue & Joy’s (BB) ............................. 347-6082 Bakery Barbara Hanna (AT)...................... 347-3054 Nathalie Thompson (BT) ............. 347-2104 Nate Hanna (BT) ........................... 347-2563 Charlie Wilkinson (BT) ................ 347-2416 Sybil Charlton (BT) ....................... 347-2592 Taste of Heaven (AT).................... 225-3244 Rose Hanna (AT)............................................ Books & Magazines Dolphin House (AT) ..................... 347-3201 Chic Store (AT) ............................. 347-3184 Sue & Joy’s (AT) ............................. 347-3115 Sue & Joy’s (BB) ............................. 347-6082 Cigars Sue & Joy’s (AT) ............................. 347-3115 Sue & Joy’s (BB) ............................. 347-6082 Clothing Rolle’s Supermarket ...................... 347-2289 Porgy Bay Market (PB) ................. 347-2444 Muck A Mucks (AT) ...................... 347-3098 Chic Store (AT) ............................. 347-3184 Conch Salad Fab’s Conch Salad (BT) ................ 347-2474 Joe’s Conch Salad (BT)................. 554-6183 Customs Brokerage Bimini Customs Brokerage (AT)........ 347-3273 Diving & Snorkeling Gear Sue & Joy’s (AT) ............................. 347-3115 Sue & Joy’s (BB) ............................. 347-6082 Florists/ Nursery Dun’s of Bimini (AT) ..................... 347-2093 Grocery Stores Jontra’s Grocery Supply (AT) ..... 347-3401 Watson’s Supermarket (AT) ....... 347-3133 Robert’s Grocery (AT) ................ 347-3251 Toosie’s (BT)................................... 347-2537 Inzey’s (BT) ..................................... 347-2656 Melrose Grocery (BT) ................. 347-2520 Rolle’s Supermarket (BT) ............ 347-2289 Brown’s Food Supply (BT) .......... 347-2305 Porgy Bay Market (PB) ................. 347-2444 Trev Inn Grocery Store (PB) ...... 347-2452 Sherman’s Grocery Store (AT) ..347-3080 Hardware Stores/Home Centers King Brown’s Hardware (BT) ..... 347-2620 Laundromats Coin Laundromat .......................... 347-3072 Sparkle T’s ....................................... 347-2451 Liquor Butler & Sands (AT) ..................... 347-3202 Burn’s House Ltd. (AT) ................ 347-3112 Sue & Joy’s (AT) ............................. 347-3115 Sue & Joy’s (BB) ............................. 347-6082 Bucanneer Wines & Spirits (SB).347-4044 Marine Stores Bimini General Store (AT) .......... 347-3028 Bimini Sands Ships Store.............. 347-3500 Museum • Motel • Shop Visit historian/artist, Ashley Saunders for a wonderful historic tour of Bimini. Alice Town, Bimini Tel: 347-3201 History of Bimini & Poems ON SALE built by Ashley Saunders Rooms Slips/Dockage Fuel Water Electricity Ice Showers Groceries Laundry Restaurant Customs - 347-3100 Immigration - 347-3446 Alice Town Browns Marina • 347-3117 5 17 X 4 4 4 4 X X 4 live rhythm of Bahamian music. The Elk’s Pub (BT)........................347-2245 Bimini Sands (SB)..........................347-3500 Big Johns (AT) ...............................347-3115 Thirsty Turtle (SB) ........................347-4444 Recession Bar (AT) ......................347-3187 Fishing Bimini is known as the fishing capital of the world. Almost 100 fishing world records have been set in the waters of Bimini. Bonefishing Guides Raymond Pritchard ......................347-2269 Ansil Saunders...............................347-2696 Ebbie David........... 347-2053 or 359-8273 Tommy Sewell ...............................347-3234 Mack Rolle .....................................347-2462 Edward Stuart ...............................347-2328 Benjamin Francis...........................347-2630 Leo Levarity...................................347-2346 Fred Rolle ......................................473-0580 Deep Sea Guides Capt.Jerome Stuart ......................347-2081 Capt.Alfred Sweeting...................347-3477 Top Gun Charters Inc. ....... 305-361-8110 Jumanji ................................... 786-486-7200 Kayaking For those of you who enjoy water activi- ties, kayaks are available for rent on the island. While kayaking, you can visit east Bimini, the location of the Healing Hole, and tour the flats of Bimini as well. Bimini Sands (SB)..........................347-3500 Surf’s Kayaking (BB) .....................554-4450 Snorkeling Bimini Sands...................................347-3500 Bill & Nowlda Keefe’s Bimini Undersea (BB) .........347-3089 www.biminiundersea.com Tours There are a few individuals that provide tours to the various historical sites and landmarks on Bimini. There are tours to the Fountain of Youth, tours to the Healing Hole, and also comprehensive island tours. WALKING TOURS A tour guided by a native historian cap- turing the history of Alice Town, Bimini. The dolphin house is a popular attraction included in the walking tour. This is a mas- terpiece of craftsmanship and artwork. GOLF CART TOURS To tour the entire island of North Bimini at your own leisure, rent a golf cart from one of the local vendors. Golf carts are available at hourly, daily, and weekly rates. Four seated as well as six seated carts are available. Golf carts are also available for rent on South Bimini. Tour Operators Ansil Saunders (AT) .....................347-2178 Bimini Sands Recreational (SB) .347-3500 Surf Watersports (BB).................554-4450 Native Arts & Crafts Ashley Saunders (AT) ................... 347-3201 James Pinder (AT) ......................... 347-3402 Bimini Craft Centre (AT) ............ 347-3529 Open 8am - 8pm Carolyn Burke (AT) ...................... 347-3322 Perfumes John Bull (BB) ................................. 347-6086 Souvenirs Dun’s of Bimini Florist ............... 347-2093 Bimini Craft Centre (AT) ............ 347-3529 Chic Store (AT) ............................. 347-3184 Sue & Joy’s (AT) ............. 347-3115 Sue & Joy’s (BB) ............................. 347-6082 Bimini Art Center ......................... 347-3322 C.C. Souvenirs ............................... 347-2553 Antoinette’s Fine Arts & Gifts (BT) ............. 473-3838 Taylor Howard’s Friendly Tailoring (AT)............ 347-3308 Variety Chic Store (AT) ............................. 347-3184 Sue & Joy ................ 347-3115 or 347-6082 N & N Variety................................. 347-2562 AT = Alice Town BB = Bimini Bay BT = Bailey Town PB = Porgy Bay EB = East Bimini SB = South Bimini Location Guide shopping www.bahamasvisitorsguide.com Ebbie David (PB)...........................347-2053 Tommy Sewell (AT)......................347-3234 Ashley Saunders (AT) ..................347-3201 3B’s Transportation (SB) ................ VHF 68 TSL Transportation (SB) ................ VHF 68 Bimini Bus 1 (AT) ............................ VHF 68 Jeff’s Taxi Service (AT) .................554-4749 M & D Taxi Service (PB) .............473-0233 Scooper Taxi (BT)............................ VHF 68 Shane’s Taxi (SB) ...........................473-1837 dining marinas Dining photo by Bimini Sands Resort photo by Bimini Tourist Office photo by Bimini Toiurist Officea Bimini Bay Resort & Marina Antoinette’s Fine Arts & Gifts 7 9 4 5 6 1 5 10 13 12 11