Question:
Hello, The wife and I are expecting to be going to this destination in April. Does anyone have any good/bad feedback about the resort or Grand Bahama in general that they would be willing to share on or offline? Any advice or info would be appreciated. We’ve never been to the Bahamas or this resort. Thx in advance for help. – michael chmura
Response:
Grand Bahama is not as developed as Nassau nor does it have the big tourist amenities. Our Bahamas is brand new (only a year old) and still being built. It is very well appointed and you will have a good time. Not much else to do there. They have the only good beach. The casino is a short cab ride away as is the International Market where all of the duty free shops are located. Don’t expect to find a "tropical paradise" and you will have an enjoyable time. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello, The wife and I are expecting to be going to this destination in April. Does anyone have any good/bad feedback about the resort or Grand Bahama in general that they would be willing to share on or offline? Any advice or info would be appreciated. We’ve never been to the Bahamas or this resort. Thx in advance for help. – michael chmura
Response:
Hello, The wife and I are expecting to be going to this destination in April. Does anyone have any good/bad feedback about the resort or Grand Bahama in general that they would be willing to share on or offline? Any advice or info would be appreciated. We’ve never been to the Bahamas or this resort.
We stayed at the Lucaya Village Marina for the 2nd time last week. All persons were polite, courteous and efficient. We talked to some folks who were staying at Our Lucaya and they seemed happy. However, there was some labor unrest because a hotel brought in a non-Bahamian as manager to replace a Bahamian. The hotel workers union was upset, and was working to rule. This would affect people staying in hotels. At Lucaya there is the Market place with a lot of restaurants and shops and an internet cafe, and you can go on various cruises etc – the Bahama Mama does booze cruises, sunset cruises etc, there is a semi submarine tour, kayak tours, snorkeling tours, scuba, and even a swim with the dolphin thing, which I would absolutely recommend you not do (just my prejudice against caged dolphins or whales). You can also get a bus/van into Freeport to the International Bazaar or Freeport itself for about $1 @. Drivers are helpful, although the vans may be well used. There is a Winn Dixie out on Seahorse Road, and another one in Freeport proper. I understand that there is also a casino, but I have not been. There are several parks (like US National Parks) – two on the island itself, and one on an island offshore. There’s also a parrot place and several gardens, golf and horseback riding. You can rent a car but they do drive on the left with LHD cars. The island itself is not terribly scenic. We also were in Old Bahama Bay Marina at West End (also Grand Bahama) and there is a hotel type operation there, with nature trails and snorkeling areas. The personnel were again courteous and efficient. But this area is a $30 cab ride from Freeport and the bus doesn’t run often and is $5.00 grandma Rosalie