Paradise Island, Island near Nassau, The Bahamas
Paradise Island is a small island next to the capital Nassau, linked by two bridges to New Providence. White sand beaches run along the northern coast, while resorts and marinas occupy most waterfront sections.
The island was originally called Hog Island and served as farmland for raising pigs. Huntington Hartford purchased it in 1959 and built the first hotels after renaming the place.
The name Paradise Island replaced Hog Island in 1962, marking a shift toward tourism development. The island's marina and golf courses reflect its current role as a leisure destination.
Both bridges to the main island run smoothly most of the day, though traffic builds up during peak hours. Many beaches are hotel-owned, but public access points are available.
In the 1960s Hartford had a 14th-century French cloister dismantled and rebuilt here. The structure now stands on a hill overlooking the marina.
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