What do you get when you combine the seclusion you feel looking over the turquoise waters of the Caribbean with the convenience of 2-day Amazon Prime delivery?
A paradox, perhaps. But in the Bahamas, it’s the new reality.
In this cluster of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, where tranquility and privacy are ubiquitous, a lifestyle rich in modern conveniences is increasingly drawing the world’s billionaires. Oceanfront mansions, superyachts and multi-million-dollar golf deals in tow.
“There’s a perception that moving to an island is going to be complicated,” says Ryan Knowles, founder of MAISON Bahamas. “We have Starbucks. We have Nobu.” And now, it seems, free Amazon delivery on orders over $49.
Beyond big American and international names, the Bahamas is also home to a burgeoning arts and culture scene, world-class resorts and restaurants helmed by Michelin-acclaimed chefs.
Together, these elements are redefining the island’s appeal to the ultra-wealthy.