Live like a royal in the Bahamas

If you desire to live life like a royal or wants a very special treat on your next holiday, then visit the Bahamas.

The island country of the Lucayan Archipelago consisting of more than 700 islands, cays, and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, is a tourist delight destination. The climate; the beaches and the epicurean lifestyle attract thousands of tourists to the island country annually.

However, beneath the deep blue of an endless Bahamian sky, wrapped in the turquoise waters of an exuberant sea, One&Only Ocean Club is a one-stop-shop for leisure in the Bahamas. One&Only Ocean Club nestles peacefully along a shore of delicate white sand beach; a treasured sanctuary of privileged perfection.

Renowned for its legendary sophistication and contemporary elegance, the resort was once the private estate of A&P, heir Huntington Hartford II. Today, this alluring beachfront hideaway reflects the glamorous ambience and posh exclusivity of a grand colonial manor, welcoming generations of the world’s travelling elite. Expansive manicured lawns and towering coconut palms provide an enchanting backdrop to the pristine beaches of Paradise Island.

Here, service is elevated to a fine art form by a gracious staff welcoming you into their colonial plantation home. Warm and inviting accommodation and residential-style villas are ideal for couples and families alike. The dining options at One&Only Ocean Club are renowned and unforgettable featuring the imaginative cuisine of chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

One&Only Ocean Club is a playground of world-class golf, tennis, spa, and of course, water-sports. The spectacular blue waters of the Caribbean are the elixir of Bahamian life, explored with a rich roster of activities, including diving, snorkelling, sailing, and wind-surfing.

Perched along a pristine Bahamian shore, where gentle tradewinds float across mesmerising aquamarine waters, discover a magical sanctuary of timeless beauty, where joyful discovery and heavenly luxury thrive in blissful harmony. The villas of One&Only Ocean Club command an enviable beachfront location on a private stretch of Paradise Island, three expansive residential-style villas are a privileged oasis in the heart of One&Only Ocean Club.

Lush tropical blooms of bougainvillea, frangipani and hibiscus climb walled garden courtyards, providing an air of glamorous exclusivity within.

Reflecting the refined qualities of an elegant island home, the villas offer generous living areas for families and friends, easily accommodating up to nine guests with privacy. Designed for luxurious comfort and appointed with modern conveniences, a dedicated butler quietly attends to your every wish 24 hours a day, supported by a villa staff on hand to create memories to last a lifetime. Uniquely designed to be at once spacious and welcoming, yet private, too, louvered plantation doors slide open onto a broad poolside terrace, perfect for frolicking in the sunshine, and entertaining under a night-time blanket of stars.

Four-Bedroom Villa

One Four Bedroom Villa (446m²/4,800ft²) accommodates up to nine and features: two master bedrooms (each approximately 71m²/760ft²) with King-size beds, both with master baths including jetted tub, twin vanity sink, indoor/outdoor rainshower and private sun deck; one double Queen-size bedroom (30m²/325ft²) offering private patio and separate bathroom with twin vanity sink and combined shower/bath; and one King-size bedroom (37m²/400ft²) accessed off the garden courtyard, ideal for added privacy, also with separate bathroom including twin vanity sink and combined shower/bath.

The living and dining area provides a plasma screen, satellite TV, DVD/CD player and Bose surround sound system. There is a state-of-the-art kitchen, which can be fully stocked in advance upon request. 24-hours a day dedicated villa staff includes a personal villa butler, housekeeping staff and a private chef.

Three Bedroom Villa

Distinctively British-Colonial in style – vaulted ceilings, gentle fans, wood furnishings and polished marble floors, – the gated entry opens to a garden courtyard with a jetted tub and shaded dining patio. Glass doors lead into the villa great room, where 25-foot wide louvered doors reveal expansive views of the infinity-edge pool, ocean and sky. The living and dining area provides a plasma screen, satellite TV, DVD/CD player and Bose surround sound system. There is a state-of-the-art kitchen, which can be fully stocked in advance upon request. 24-hours a day dedicated villa staff includes a personal villa butler, housekeeping staff and a private chef.

The two master bedrooms, each approximately 71m²/760ft², offer a King-size bed and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with ocean vistas. The master baths feature a large ocean view window beside the jetted tub, twin vanity sinks and an indoor/outdoor shower that opens on one side to a secluded sun deck.

The third 30m²/325ft2 bedroom has two Queen-size beds, private patio and separate bathroom with twin vanity sinks and combined shower/bath.

If your taste is super-luxury, One&Only Ocean Club, the Jewel of the Bahamas should be your abode!

OBINNA EMELIKE