- Thunderball (1965): This James Bond film features scenes shot in the Bahamas. It showcases beautiful locations like Nassau, Paradise Island, and the underwater cave system, Thunderball Grotto.
- Casino Royale (2006): Another James Bond film, Casino Royale, takes viewers to the beaches and resorts of the Bahamas. Bond spends some time in Nassau, particularly at the famous Ocean Club.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006): In this installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, some scenes were filmed in the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas. The turquoise waters of the islands provide a backdrop for the swashbuckling adventures.
- Jaws: The Revenge (1987): Though set primarily in Amity Island, this Jaws sequel also includes scenes set on a fictional island in the Bahamas. The warm waters of the Caribbean provide a contrast to the shark-infested seas of the previous Jaws movies.
- After the Sunset (2004): Starring Pierce Brosnan and Salma Hayek, this action-comedy takes place in the Bahamas. The film showcases various locations, including Nassau and Paradise Island, as the comfortable setting for a heist.
- “Island in the Sun” by Alec Waugh: Published in 1955, this novel explores love, politics, and race relations in England-ruled West Indies, including the Bahamas.
- “For Love of the Bahamas” by Sonia Johnson: This novel, published in 1999, tells the story of a young Bahamian woman who falls in love with a visiting American artist and paints a vivid picture of life in the Bahamas.
- “An Embarrassment of Mangoes: A Caribbean Interlude” by Ann Vanderhoof: Although not strictly a novel, this memoir takes readers on a journey through the author’s sailing adventure in the Caribbean, including stops in the Bahamas.
- “Hot Water” by Terry Trueman: Set in Nassau, the capital city of the Bahamas, this young adult novel follows the story of a teenage boy whose life is turned upside down after an unfortunate event.
- “The Other Side of Paradise” by Staceyann Chin: This emotionally powerful memoir is set in Jamaica but also delves into the author’s experiences in the Bahamas. It provides a perspective on life in the Caribbean.
WANDERLIST: The Bahamas in books and on film
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