If you want to shop for Bahamian art and crafts but don't have a lot of time to go prowling through the city streets to look for the perfect item, this is the place to go! In one centralized location you'll find dozens of booths where local vendors offer up the very best (and sometimes the very worst) of regional art and crafts. Expertly made fine straw baskets, blown glass, colorful Junkanoo masks, batik clothing and vibrant paintings are just some of the great items here, along with plenty of unique items fashioned from seashells.

Nassau's main thoroughfare has all the big names in fashion, plus an assortment of independent shops selling everything from high-end dinnerware to fine jewelry to seashell-encrusted tissue box covers. If you have something in mind, you can probably find it here, but you may prefer to simply browse until the "right thing" finds you. Bay Street is teeming with local color and lined with popular tourist sights such as the Straw Market, Vendue House, and the stately Hilton British Colonial Hotel. A bit of trivia: when pirates (an odoriferous bunch even at the best of times, by all accounts) controlled the street, it was reported that the stench was so bad you could smell it far out at sea. Thankfully, today Bay Street reeks only of history!

One of the Atlantis Resort's hubs for designer threads, Crystal Court has all the names you're looking for. Faconnable, Ferragamo, Versace, Cartier, Bulgari and Gucci are just a few of the boutiques, and there's also a John Bull shop. Bring the plastic and wear stylish shoes (comfort is secondary in a place like this!).

This is the unmissable orange, yellow and white building at the entrance to the cruise ship port. The main tourism office and a post office are conveniently situated here, along with a plethora of colorful local arts, crafts, gifts and edibles. The finest local artists and craftspeople keep booths here, making it a great destination if you're searching for special mementos of your trip. Live music lends an even more festive air on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

A large mall, just like you probably have back home, with little boutiques, specialty shops, a movie theater and fast food. The anchor here is Kelly's Department Store, a 40,000 square foot mecca of housewares, hardware, electronics, toys, major appliances, linens, auto parts, sporting goods and luggage. About the only thing you won't find at Kelly's is adult apparel, but the other shops in the mall have plenty to offer, from casual beachwear to elegant evening gowns.