Bahamas?

[Donna]

Originally Posted by TAPPY

I will ditto a trip to Treasure Island...it really is the Blue Lagoon !!!

Here is a old pic I found.

I have a pic of me and Tommy on top of that tower.We were there in the late 90's.Stayed at Atlantis.

[NorthMinnesota]

Freeport has really grown in the past few years....more so in Port Lucaya. The big new resorts are out there. Fun jazz clubs, Count Basie square is fun in the evenings. I think the big casino has been remodeled lately...can't remember the name as it has been bought and sold a few times. Big shopping plaza with big designer names. We did the Dolphin Experience with the girls...you don't swim with them but you can get in one at a time with a trainer and "pet" the dolphin...they really stressed education, conservation, etc. Snorkeling here was really poor. We thought the straw market was interesting. Not sure how the area has recovered from the hurricanes as there was a lot of damage on Grand Bahama where we own a timeshare. If you have time to explore the more remote beaches are beautiful and you can find lots of private beaches.

[maas1114]

Scott and I are planning a trip for our 10th Anniversary, and although we LOVE the Yucatan, we want to try somewhere different.
Based on our travel critera, less then $2800 all inclusive, less then a 4 hour flight from Baltimore, white sand beaches, day trips/excursions, local shopping, and turquoise waters, The Bahamas sounds like a good choice.
Has anyone been to the Bahamas lately?

If so, where did you stay?

Would you go again?

Are there things to do/can you island hop/siteseeing excursions/nightlife?

Thanks! Angie

[ELECTRA]

Originally Posted by maas1114

Scott and I are planning a trip for our 10th Anniversary, and although we LOVE the Yucatan, we want to try somewhere different.
Based on our travel critera, less then $2800 all inclusive, less then a 4 hour flight from Baltimore, white sand beaches, day trips/excursions, local shopping, and turquoise waters, The Bahamas sounds like a good choice.
Has anyone been to the Bahamas lately?

If so, where did you stay?

Would you go again?

Are there things to do/can you island hop/siteseeing excursions/nightlife?

Thanks! Angie

Wow!! cough! cough! Dusting off this old thread.

Anyway, in my opinion, going to the Bahamas is like going to Miami except more boring. The islands are flat. No rivers, no mountains, no ruins, no jungle treks etc. And buying a "Bahama Mama" drink at the bar will set you back between $7 and $10US.

Have you thought about going to a different region of Mexico like Huatulco for example?

[playawannabe]

Originally Posted by ELECTRA

Wow!! cough! cough! Dusting off this old thread.

Anyway, in my opinion, going to the Bahamas is like going to Miami except more boring. The islands are flat. No rivers, no mountains, no ruins, no jungle treks etc. And buying a "Bahama Mama" drink at the bar will set you back between $7 and $10US.

Have you thought about going to a different region of Mexico like Huatulco for example?

Or Ixtapa/Zihuantenjo?? I have never been to the Bahamas but a few folks close to me that I trust have been, some more than once, and the feedback I always get is that yes, it is a very nice place - but it is also very expensive and that one can have just a good a time, or better, elsewhere, for less money - just my 2 cents... we are saving the Bahamas for someday when we have "extra money" - haha!

[TAPPY]

I loved the Bahamas and there are some really beautiful Islands to take a day trip to. But it is very $$$$$$$. We stayed at Atlantis, which is fun - but also $$$$$.

[maas1114]

Originally Posted by ELECTRA

Wow!! cough! cough! Dusting off this old thread.?

Just using the "Search Function"
Scott isn't interested in the west coast of Mexico- and we really want to stay somewhere closer to home, as our 4 year old will be staying at mom-mom and pop-pop's house.
We both love the Yucatan, we've been to Cancun 4 times, Isla Mujeres twice, and Playacar once.
However, since we haven't been anywhere else- we don't know if we are missing something by only going to Mexico.
And you know..the photos of the beaches of Bahamas looks soooo tempting.
(Even though the most beautiful places seem to be the smaller islands)

[PlayaGroom]

Originally Posted by maas1114

And you know..the photos of the beaches of Bahamas looks soooo tempting.
(Even though the most beautiful places seem to be the smaller islands)

Been to the Bahamas twice: Grand Bahama Island, and San Salvador island. My recommendation: do the smaller islands. Grand Bahama was a blast for spring break, but for true relaxation and really getting into relax mode, I'd recommend San Salvador. It's actually the island where Columbus landed first (at least that's what the monument said.) There's a club med on the island, but also a few small resorts on the south side that rent cabins. There's a couple restaurants, and a small village on the island, and a lighthouse that you can climb and view the entire island from the center but other than that, just miles of beautiful beach.

I second the thought that everything is more expensive, but the beaches, IMO, blow those in Mexico away (nothing against Mexico either).

[MaripositaII]

Originally Posted by PlayaGroom

Been to the Bahamas twice: Grand Bahama Island, and San Salvador island. My recommendation: do the smaller islands. Grand Bahama was a blast for spring break, but for true relaxation and really getting into relax mode, I'd recommend San Salvador. It's actually the island where Columbus landed first (at least that's what the monument said.) There's a club med on the island, but also a few small resorts on the south side that rent cabins. There's a couple restaurants, and a small village on the island, and a lighthouse that you can climb and view the entire island from the center but other than that, just miles of beautiful beach.

I second the thought that everything is more expensive, but the beaches, IMO, blow those in Mexico away (nothing against Mexico either).

I heard that before. BTW, I don't see why we can't find alternative places for vacation without anyone thinking badly of us. I was just discussing our next vacation (which we hope will be Europe), but if we can't swing that, the thought of yet another trip to PDC leaves me kind of feeling "same old thing." I need a break so next time we go back, we'll be excited, know what I mean? Looking at this thread makes me think that we should try the Caribbean.

[SunKneeMarie]

Originally Posted by MaripositaII

I heard that before. BTW, I don't see why we can't find alternative places for vacation without anyone thinking badly of us. I was just discussing our next vacation (which we hope will be Europe), but if we can't swing that, the thought of yet another trip to PDC leaves me kind of feeling "same old thing." I need a break so next time we go back, we'll be excited, know what I mean? Looking at this thread makes me think that we should try the Caribbean.

I don't think anyone thinks badly of people for vacationing and exploring other areas. There are people who have gone to many other destinations and have written trip reports sharing their experiences. Obviously, since this is a Playa forum, that would be the focus of most people's trips. But it has never been a problem discussing other places for travel here.

[Susie Q Roo]

Originally Posted by MaripositaII

Looking at this thread makes me think that we should try the Caribbean.

Um... PdC IS the Caribbean.

[MaripositaII]

Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

I don't think anyone thinks badly of people for vacationing and exploring other areas. There are people who have gone to many other destinations and have written trip reports sharing their experiences. Obviously, since this is a Playa forum, that would be the focus of most people's trips. But it has never been a problem discussing other places for travel here.

I think you misunderstood my post. I tend to see people sometimes "apologising" because they're not coming to PDC, hence the statement. I totally get and understand that folks go other places besides PDC.

[MaripositaII]

Originally Posted by Susie Q Roo

Um... PdC IS the Caribbean.

Ladies, ladies. You gals are getting a little nit-picky today

"Caribbean" as in the islands of the Caribbean, as in "Bahamas" type of Caribbean. I know about PDC.

[SunKneeMarie]

Originally Posted by MaripositaII

I think you misunderstood my post. I tend to see people sometimes "apologising" because they're not coming to PDC, hence the statement. I totally get and understand that folks go other places besides PDC.

oh i see... yes, I did misunderstand your post

i thought this line:

BTW, I don't see why we can't find alternative places for vacation without anyone thinking badly of us.

meant you thought people were thinking badly of others for going other places... i guess that wasn't what you meant... sorry 'bout that

[MaripositaII]

Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

oh i see... yes, I did misunderstand your post

i thought this line:


meant you thought people were thinking badly of others for going other places... i guess that wasn't what you meant... sorry 'bout that

"I second the thought that everything is more expensive, but the beaches, IMO, blow those in Mexico away (nothing against Mexico either)."



I will admit that looking it over now, it came across rather shitty It's because I read what he said above, remembered that people sometimes apologise and feel like traitors (their words) and I let it all tumble out so he wouldn't feel bad about the 'blow those in Mexico away...' Ah well. Ban me please before I say anothing shitty thing today