So the latest travels with Kathy and Bob began with a night in Nassau. When we travel I absolutely hate to start with early morning flights – so now as a gift of kindness to ourselves we will take a sensibly timed flight and stay the night near the airport…..
![Posing outside our room at Island House](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Island-House.2.jpg)
Flying to Toronto at 2pm would have meant taking the 7.15 flight from Governors Harbour – no thanks and just the excuse we needed to try the newly opened Island House Hotel in Nassau. I was skeptical when I booked it as it is an expensive option – but – I have to say worth every penny ! It is close by the airport so it doesn’t mean a trip into downtown Nassau.
![Great view of the Island House](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Island-House.8.jpg)
Public areas are light, elegant and spacious – that is a word I will be using a lot – spacious !! There is a wonderful selection of original art throughout the hotel – all by Bahamian artists.
![Spacious open reception area.....](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Island-House.6.jpg)
The rooms are spacious (!) and very well appointed – a lovely well furnished private veranda – and a large bathroom with 2 sinks, a tub, great shower and separate toilet. The attention to detail and the finish are first class. Beds are extremely comfortable – the one small gripe that I had was standard size pillows on a king size bed – I couldn’t just gush about everything could I ?
![Look at this tub !](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Island-House1.jpg)
The outside landscaping is beautifully planned and executed – lots of ideas here to be inspired by….
There is a great swimming pool and a gym plus a yoga studio – we didn’t try any of these facilities this time but maybe the next !
![Fantastic pool ......](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Island-House.7.jpg)
And now of course the food – the hotel adjoins Mahogany House where we have eaten before. But I was very excited when I booked to discover an Asian restaurant called Shima is on the third floor of the hotel.
We had a really terrific meal there. We started by sharing spicy corn and coriander fritters with chilli jam – so good I should have ordered 2 portions not one !!
![Fabulous shrimp pad thai and soft shell crab at Shima restaurant](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Island-House.4.jpg)
Then we shared shrimp pad thai and salt and pepper soft shell crab – just check out the picture and take my word for it – simply divine !! As regular lovers of Thai food this was a real treat and we followed it up with a desert of something gorgeous I have forgotten about …. I am so much more a savory person than a sweet person.
![Breakfast buffet......](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Island-House.5.jpg)
Breakfast the next morning was also very good. It is served in the Coffee Bar – a lovely buffet style plus perfectly poached eggs on toast- one of my favorites. We hung out in the morning and then took the WestJet flight to Toronto. Watch this space for the next exciting episode happening in Toronto !!!!!
![Well maybe just a slice of quiche before we leave !](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Island-House.9.jpg)
As I said – Island House is not cheap at all – but you can see the investment that has been put into the place and you do feel that it is value for money……. Give yourselves a special treat and try it…….
6 thoughts on “Travels with Kathy and Bob ……”
Looks like you had a great trip! Thanks for the post.
We had a great trip….. more details next week…..
Toronto is a lovely safe city. Great restaurants and sites.
Really hope you enjoy your visit
Jane and Andrew Sanderson
Newmarket, Ontario
Wait till you see the blog next week on Toronto – we loved it !
Hi Kathy and Bob,
I periodically check your blog just for a fun reminder of our time in Eleuthera this past March at your Tops. Well! you can imagine my surprise upon reading that you are right in our “backyard”!
Drop us a line:) We’d love to host you (return the favour as it were).
Gillian and Paul Anderson
(Myles & Ava too!)
Oakville/Toronto
This was a flying visit – arrived Saturday left Wednesday – but next time we will be in touch ! Happy belated Canada Day.