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Bahamas

NAS-Nassau & Paradise Island, GGT-Exuma Nassau is the capital. Comprised of 720 islands & cays. Americanized, gambling is legal on the island. Bahamians can be a bit standoffish. The Bahamas offers great snorkeling & scuba diving, beautiful calm turquoise waters. Quick & easy flights into NAS, but is an overpriced destination in terms of value for money.

Overall, the Bahamas is overpriced, & seasonal. Too chilly Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, March & even into April. Waters are cool, & pools aren’t heated at most resorts (too costly). May-July temps are good but rainy season sets in & June 1 through Nov 30 – Bahamian Islands are sitting ducks for major storms & hurricanes.

Family Resorts:

  • Moderate: The Cove at Atlantis- Lying between the white shores of Cove and Paradise beaches, our resort in the Bahamas offers magnificent accommodations for you to choose from for your romantic getaway. Each suite features scenic views and separate living and sleeping areas.
  • Moderate: The Beach at Atlantis - Closest to the beach, many marine exhibits, Lazy River Ride, Earth and Fire Pottery Studio, Gamer's Reef, a main pool, and the Atlantis Theater.
  • Luxury- Grand Hyatt Baha Mar-  the distinct East and West Towers of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar consist of 1,800 ocean, fountain, and island-view guest rooms. It has the Caribbean's largest casino.
  • Luxury:  The Reef at Atlantis- The Reef Atlantis is an entirely new way to experience Atlantis - beachside. Located directly on Paradise Beach, guests enjoy miles of white sand and ocean in their backyard with all the wonder and excitement of Atlantis on their front doorstep.
  • Luxury:  The Reef at Atlantis - family-style resort with kitchenette amenities, awesome stretch of beach, more tranquil than the beach, Coral and Royal tower.
  • Luxury: The Cove at Atlantis – upgraded suites, use of the main pool (adult only with DJ and Cabanas for a charge), tranquil!
  • Luxury: Hyatt Baha Mar, EP, not so very large (not like Atlantis) New, awesome casino, great beach close to town
  • Luxury: SLS – same as Hyatt, but they have an adult-only pool with DJ
  • Luxury: Rosewood – Upscale, private but in the mix of things!
  • Luxury: The Ocean Club Bahamas (A Four Season’s Resort) very peaceful, old-world style, great restaurants shuttle to Atlantis
  • Budget: Melia Nassau- mediocre, 3.5 star
  • Budget: Breezes- do not sell or recommend

Adults Only Resorts:

  • Luxury: Warwick - adult-only, all-inclusive, but not on the beach
  • Luxury: Sandals Royal Bahamian- all-inclusive, adult only-quick, easy weekend getaway
  • Luxury: ​ Sandals Emerald Bay on Exuma (GGT)- all-inclusive, adult only-beautiful beach, quiet island
  • Budget: RIU Palace Paradise Island (all-inclusive, adult only but small, high rise, next door to Atlantis)

Activities:

  • snorkeling trips
  • swim with dolphins
  • Island tour
  • catamarans and sunset sails
  • Pirates Museum
  • Powerboat excursion
  • Straw market (downtown Nassau)

Exuma:

  • Exuma Swimming with pigs
  • Moriah Sea Park
  • ​Stocking Island Sea Escape

​​Freeport
​FPO-also known as the Grand Bahama Islands.  This destination is currently rebuilding from Hurricane Matthew, which hit Oct 2016. Grand Lucayan is the nicest resort (4 stars) but only partially reopened as of June 2018.