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Subject: Re: What do we need to know?

Posted by: Cal
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Date Posted: April 23, 2008 at 08:41:24
Subject: Re: What do we need to know?

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: College daughter is going in May w/roommate. Is it safe? Is it easy to get
: around? Is it a good budget vacation? Any suggestions for the girls?
To answer your questions.
1. It is very easy to get around. You can ride the public busses around the
island for $1. or $1.50. If they are staying in the Port Lucaya area, they can
walk about everywhere, but after dark, they should take a taxi.
2. It is usually a good budget vacation. The main tourist area is Port Lucaya
marketplace. At the marketplace, there are 100 shops and restaurants and FREE
live entertainment nightly at 8 PM.
3. Grand Bahama is relatively safe, but like anywhere you vacation, you should
use your head. Don't walk alone in the dark at night, etc. The same rules you
would use if you vacaitioned in Florida or Texas, or anywhere in the U.s.
That being said, Grand Bahama is a popular college age vacation spot, and, just
like any college vacation spot, there ar local guys (I would call them gigalos)
who try to pick up youg women for sex and partying. It is no different from
the U.S.
4. things to do: there is much to do:
1. The Dolphin Encounter with UNEXSO. – Great for Children and adults
2. Reef fishing: with Lil’ B Charters
3. Sailing/snorkeling cruise on the Fantasea 40’ catamaran with Reef Tours
4. Deep Sea fishing with Reef Tours
5. Evening Wine & Cheese Cruise on the Fantasea 40’ catamaran with Reef
Tours
6. Visit Gold Rock Beach and National Park with caves – need a rental
car. – go at Low tide.
7. Horseback Riding with Trikk Pony
8. Horseback riding with Pinetree Stables—ride through different
ecosystems and on the beach.
9. Bahama Mama Booze Cruise (Port Lucaya Marketplace)
10. Bahama Mama Dinner Cruise (Port Lucaya Marketplace)
11. Snorkeling at Paradise Cove (go at high tide) - great snorkeling)
12. Smiths Point fish fry on Wednesday night on Taino Beach
13. Lunch at Banana Bay restaurant – need a rental car
14. Lunch At Bishops at High Rock – need a rental car
15. Parasailing
16. Jet Ski Rental
17. Kayak Nature tour snorkel trip to Petersens Cay
18. Kayak Nature tour trip on Gold Rock Creek/Gold Rock Beach
19. Golf
20. Gambling at Isle of Capri Casino
21. Free Live Entertainment nightly at Port Lucaya Marketplace
22. Shopping at Port Lucaya Marketplace (100 shops and restaurants)