As we’ve visited The Bahamas and also “discovered” a lot of Bahamas-related items on Facebook and beyond, here are a few of our favorite ideas for the 2013 Christmas gifting season:
[dropcap]1[/dropcap] Driftwood Mirrors by Shelly Lightbourn. Created from driftwood combed from beaches throughout the Bahamas, Shelly Lightbourn’s mirrors are truly works of art. Check out her designs on Facebook.
[dropcap]2[/dropcap] The Bahamian Calendar 2014. We received one of these years ago, and still have it. In addition to the monthly calendar, it’s filled with great recipes and frame able artwork. Available at various stores throughout The Bahamas and via direct order on The Calendar Family’s website: www.thecalendarfamily.com.
[dropcap]3[/dropcap]A Bahamas National Trust membership. The BNT is responsible for protecting The Bahamas’ environment. Memberships start at $30 per year. Members receive free admission to all national parks and BNT facilities, special discounts, a quarterly newsletter, and more. Visit www.bnt.bs for all the details.
[dropcap]4[/dropcap]A Friends of the Environment membership. FRIENDS mission is to preserve and protect Abaco’s terrestrial and marine environments. Their programs stretch beyond the shores of Abaco to educate Bahamians and visitors alike. Annual membership levels are listed on www.friendsoftheenvironment.org. Tip: Check out the fun items in the online Gift Shop as well.
[dropcap]5[/dropcap] Bahamian Life Fishing and Diving Apparel. Sporting bright and colorful imagery ranging from hogfish, lobster, grouper, to tiger sharks and more—all inspired by The Bahamas. Check out all of Jeromy Bullards offerings at www.bahamianlife.aradium.com.
[dropcap]6[/dropcap] Androsia inspired creations. We love the bright and colorful batik fabric, clothing and houseware items created by this enterprise, which is located on the island of Andros. Visit www.androsia.com to see all the beautiful patterns, as well as to locate a retail shop carrying Androsia goods.
[dropcap]7[/dropcap] A Hope Town Canvas Bag. One of a kind bags made out of recycled sails. Check out their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HopeTownCanvas.
[dropcap]8[/dropcap] A Potcake Collar for your favorite four-legged furry friend. This brightly colored and tropical line of collars, leashes, and accessories are purr-fect for the island dog (or cat). Our two potcakes, Sapona Desdemona and Peaches, are the “bark of the beach” with their “Doggy Bahamas™” and “Bimini Dog™” labels. See the line at www.potcakecollars.com. Also available at retail outlets in The Bahamas.
[dropcap]9[/dropcap] A SCUBA or snorkeling trip with your favorite dive operator. Again, need we say more? Go out and re-discover the beauty of The Bahamas’ underwater world, create some memories, and catch dinner!
[dropcap]10[/dropcap] A fishing trip with your favorite Bahamas Captain or Fishing Guide. Need we say more? Get out on the water, create some memories, and catch some dinner!