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Find Paradise Amongst the Palms at The Ocean Club a Four Seasons Resort

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The beauty of the Bahamas is even more alluring when you live on the east coast and can easily access paradise in the Caribbean.

After a short flight, you find yourself in the warm embrace of the tropical at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort. The legendary property offers a truly luxe experience and an escape from busy weekdays back home. The premier beachfront location produces a vacation that appeals to all ages. Newly renovated guest rooms and suites, three beautiful pools and the glimmering turquoise ocean just steps away are just some of the qualities that guests love​. ​They are all part of the reason The Ocean Club was just named to “Travel + Leisure’s” T&L 500 list of top hotels around the world in a recent issue.

Summer is the perfect time to discover unique experience found in a trip booked here. Numerous room types, including guest rooms and suites that can outer-connect, as well as two garden bungalows that have private plunge pools, and three stunning three-and-four-bedroom beachfront private villa residences can be found here. Spacious rooms boast sweeping views of the ocean as well as palm garden.

There is a strong emphasis on being on “island time” during your visit. Unwind in hammocks strung between the palms or spend quiet time in the adult-only Versailles pool. Indulge in a spa treatment at the ​resort’s Balinese-style spa or for those seeking a more active day, there are water sports abound like kayaking, jet skiing and snorkeling.

The fitness center also offers an indoor gym plus an outdoor “jungle gym,” while the tennis program ​hosts ample court time, plus instructors for group or private lessons. Nearby, the 18-hole Tom Weiskopf designed Ocean Club Golf Course presents a challenging layout set amongst gorgeous outdoor scenery.

Countless activities and world-class service on the property are experiences enhanced with the superb culinary offerings that shine brightly in the ​exclusive hospitality portfolio. Discover restaurants such as the Ocean Blu Restaurant at The Ocean Club. The open-air restaurant on the beach offers stunning oceanside views and delicious Western Tropics-inspired cuisine, with dinner service nightly.

A second dining option ​is DUNE by Jean-Georges​. The venue sits right on the shore of the boldly blue Atlantic Ocean. The two culinary gems boast menus that delight, and Ocean Blu’s new refurbished look is an update with a design concept inspired by the stunning, expansive ocean views seen from the open main dining room.

Fresh grilled seafood, salad and fish tacos await you for lunch. While dinner includes such items as the famous seafood platter with spiny lobster, shrimp, conch and more; snapper ceviche; branzino and grouper; blackened New York strip steak with island herb chimichurri, and more. Guests also enjoy cocktails infused with exotic fruits while watching the sun set over the ocean waves. The DUNE dinner menu reflects dishes from Jean-Georges’ global travels, including fresh lobster with truffle butter, tuna tartare and caviar, truffle pizza, chicken samosa, parmesan crusted organic chicken and conch salad.

Escape the hustle and bustle and be transported to a true state of Bahamian paradise​ as found at The Ocean Club – A Four Seasons Resort​.

For more information, please visit fourseasons.com