NightLlife

Nightlife is a very big part of the Bahamas experience. I stayed on the Paradise Island where the center of nightlife is at the Atlantis resort. The resort has everything from a chill hang out lounge to upscale nightclubs. There were bars were we could just sit, drink, and relax. On the other hand, there was Club Aura, which had a $100 cover charge. As you enter the club you would climb the grand staircase from the casino. You will find live DJ’s taking requests and keeping the party going with a wide selection of music. With a variety of party options from bar service and dancing, to bottle service and VIP seating, this club offers an amazing time for everyone. To meet every ones need, there also was a dance club for teens called Club Rush. Not only does the resort have night clubs and bars, but it also has a comedy club and a movie theatre. There is such a wide variety of nightlife on Paradise Island that there is something for everyone. Because the island depends so much on tourism that there is extra security to ensure your safety.

Bahamain Cuisine

The most popular foods of the Bahamas is of coarse seafood such as Crawfish (local rock lobster) conch, land crabs, and fish such as Grouper, Yellow Tail and Red Snapper. Conch is a very unique dish. Conch is a shell fish like an oyster. Unlike the slimy oyster the meat of conch is firm and white and is prepared in a variety of ways including conch chowder, conch stew, conch salad, popular conch fritters, and is also deep fried as cracked conch. I have tried the conrch fritters, and they are very crunchy and have a very different taste. I did enjoy them, but they aren't a food I crave. It is more of a vacation food for me.
Now for dessert the Bahamain's favorites are desserts such as coconut or pineapple tart, bread pudding or guava duff. They top off their meals with a speciality drink that called "switcha", which consist of water, fresh lemons and sugar. This is very different from the American tradition of coffee after a meal.
If you want to try to create your own Bahamain meal visit www.thebahamasguide.com .

Cruise the Bahamas

Everyone says the best way to see the Bahamas is on a cruise. Cruises also allow you to have many vacations in one because you visit many different islands. I am going on a seven day cruise in January and I cannot wait. I am going to the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, and The Bahamas. We are traveling on the Norwegian Cruise Line. We picked this one because it is considered a free style cruise, which means you do not have to dress up for dinner, no assigned seating, and no time limits on when you can eat or do certain activities. The one problem we has was that this cruise lines only port of call is Miami, and it is extremely expensive to fly from Buffalo to Miami. However, we did receive a $150 credit for every person which can be used for anything even off shore excursions. I plan to use mine to swim with the sea lions in the Dominican Republic. The ship is named the Dawn with twelve different restaurants, nine bars and lounges, fitness center and spa, Broadway Theater, casino, three pools and more. I am so excited for my trip, and I would love for suggestion to help make my vacation even more fun.

Gas Prices!

So, I was on the way to the mall today and got gas at the reservation. I paid 2 dollars and 50 cents per gallon. If we are buying our gas at 60 dollars per barrel,then why on the reservation am I still paying this? Even worse, the gas in the Bahamas is expected to get up in between 5 and 7 dollars a gallon! How much money would I have to pay for gas if I was vacationing in the Bahamas? I mean rental cars are not cheap and then the gas. So who is ready to go on vacation?

How is it possible for people traveling to the the Bahamas to fuel up these million dollar yachts. Seeing that gas on the water is even more expensive than on the road, will this cause a decrease in tourism? This islands income depends mostly on tourism and the question I raise is within the months to come will the tourist begin to question their amount of travel as we are here in Western NY?

Journey to The Atlantis Resort

The Bahamas is known for having the famous Atlantis Resort.  The resort is a legendary and lavish property on Paradise Island, near Nassau Bahamas.  The resort is amazing offering experience such as swimming with the dolphins, a water slide surrounding by sharks, and giant aquariums.  This is a favorite vacation spot to many celebrities such as Janet Jackson with rooms costing up to $25,000 a night.   The resort also has a cinema, night clubs, casino, activities for children, and many expensive dinning opportunities.  

I did not stay at the Atlantis, but I was about a 10 minutes walking distance away.  I thought it was amazing.  There was a ton of things to experience.  I really enjoyed seeing the different people, and right outside was a place for people to dock their yachts.  The yachts were incredible and it was crazy to think people really have so much money to spend on their yachts.  

If i ever had the chance to stay at the Atlantis, I would definitely stay there!  

Why choose the Bahamas for a vacation?

These are the reasons to choose the Bahamas for the perfect vacation.  It is English speaking county with 2,000 cays and 700 islands.  The Bahamas are located in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of the United Stated.  The Bahamas are only 50 miles from the coast of Florida. It only about a 15 minute flight from the Bahamas to South Florida and about a 5 hour boat ride from Central Florida.  

The weather is almost always flawless due to the semitropical to tropical marine, moderated by warm waters of the Gulf Stream.  However, the location of the Bahamas causes it  prone to hurricanes.  

The currency is the Bahamian Dollar, but the American money is accepted everywhere, which makes your vacation easy and stress free. 

The Bahamas is greatly dependent upon tourism, so the natives go out of their way to make sure you are safe and have a great time.  When I visited the Bahamas, we stayed at Paradise Island Harbor Club.  The was strict security everywhere.  There was a guard walking around the resort and a guard at the gate 24 hrs everyday.  Everyone was also extremely friendly and helpful.  The guard at the gate would call a taxis for us and call our room when it arrived.  They would always carry out suitcases and any bags for us.  The women at the front desk were also extremely friendly and helpful.  Anytime we wanted to book a day trip or had any questions they would assist us in a heartbeat.  

Overall, I feel that the Bahamas has the perfect environment with crystal clear teal blue water and white sandy beaches, I feel the island is the perfect destination for a vacation, honeymoon, wedding, or a party!