Anyone been to the bahamas?

purbeast0 · Mar 11, 2004

Well this summer I am planning on going on a paradise type vacation and was thinking about the Bahamas. I have heard great things about Nassau. I was wondering if anyone has been to the bahamas and if they have, where did they stay (as in what part), the hotel, and about the total amount of money spent. I am looking for ideas where to stay and trying to figure about around how much money I would be spending. Thanks

GasX · Mar 11, 2004

Go to the out islands instead of the big islands. Much more of the "paradise" feel. Eleuthera and Harbor Island are both nice. I would recommend Belize over the Bahamas though - Ambergris Caye IS paradise...

iamwiz82 · Mar 11, 2004

Nassau is far from paradise if you venture off the resorts. It is a dirty, slummy place. We took a ride around the island a few weeks ago and the driver showed us the nice area and then he took us to the slums. I'd hit St. Maarten if I were you.

EDIT: And wouldn't you want to land here? http://www.airliners.net/open.file/528889/M/

Aharami · Mar 11, 2004

never been there...but i *heard* aruba is better.

edprush · Mar 26, 2004

So the Bahamas or Virgin (Islands)...?

which one for babes and beautiful water?

iamwiz82 · Mar 26, 2004

The Virgin Islands. Even better are the Netherland Antilles, though.

Modeps · Mar 26, 2004

Nassau is a piece of crap, but you cant beat the party atmosphere at the bars... The Zoo particularly is cool. I remember yacking in a closet at my hotel because I thought it was a bathroom... oops.

rudder · Mar 26, 2004

I used to goto the Bahamas all the time but I only got to stay on the ground about 6 hours a time. Nice beaches and the landings are not that bad. Check your budget before you decide on the other islands like the Virgin Islands. Your goods cost a lot more there.

CraigRT · Mar 26, 2004

my co-workers wife is from the bahamas... apparently it kicks ass there, he says the atmosphere is great.... that's all i know about the bahamas

edprush · Mar 27, 2004

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
The Virgin Islands. Even better are the Netherland Antilles, though.

I've really enjoyed looking at your photos!!!

glareman · Mar 27, 2004

Try This:http://www.windjammer.com/hot_deals.html Went on one a few years ago. The best vacation of my life!

Atlantean · Mar 27, 2004

I have been several times... but haven't stayed in hotels on the island, I was on a cruise every time I went to the Bahamas.

edprush · Mar 27, 2004

Originally posted by: glareman
Try This:http://www.windjammer.com/hot_deals.html Went on one a few years ago. The best vacation of my life!

What a coincidence! I am planning a Windjammer sailing! I was just trying to decide between the Bahamas trip or one of Virgin Island itineraries.

What time of the year did you go and which vessel were you on?

glareman · Mar 27, 2004

We went to the BVI in January on the Flying Cloud (She doesn't seem to be in the fleet anymore!). Started out in Tortola and went to quite a few small islands where the big ships can't dock. Very relaxing & slow paced, toured some of the islands, did some snorkeling and went parasailing for the first time!

OREOSpeedwagon · Mar 27, 2004

My friend and his family go every January (I'm going with them next year

) and they said the Bahamas are great but Nassau is terrible. I think they said its kinda trashy and there's not a whole lot to do there.

edprush · Mar 28, 2004

q]Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Nassau is far from paradise if you venture off the resorts. It is a dirty, slummy place. We took a ride around the island a few weeks ago and the driver showed us the nice area and then he took us to the slums. I'd hit St. Maarten if I were you.

EDIT: And wouldn't you want to land here? http://www.airliners.net/open.file/528889/M/[/quote]

iamwiz82, have you been to St. Maarten in June or July? I was wondering what the weather/climate is like...is it rainy season then?

Thanks.

kenshorin · Mar 28, 2004

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
EDIT: And wouldn't you want to land here? http://www.airliners.net/open.file/528889/M/

Um, why does the panel above the front landing gear say "sex" on it?

RaiseUp · Mar 28, 2004

I was just in Nassau on Friday the 26th, it was "OK".

Shockwave · Mar 28, 2004

If you do the Virgin Islands do St. Thomas. St. Croix can get a bit....rough.......

RaiseUp · Mar 28, 2004

St. Thomas was Nice but St. Maarten was the Best.

Lola · Mar 28, 2004

Nassau was... interesting... the first thing we saw was a dead rat upon arriving there. There are so many solititors psuhing their goods its disgusting. I was not impressed.

St Maarten was wonderful even in February. I could only imagine it would be hotter and nicer in June. The water was cool there in the middle of Feb, so it would be warm in the summer. Everyone is very "open". You HAVE to visit Orient Bay Beach. It is called the French Rivera of the Caribbean and tons of great people watching. Part of it is a nude beach, but don't expect to see any "hot" girls. Mostly older OLDER eurpoeans nude! Great beach, tons of water sports and good bars!

edprush · Mar 29, 2004

Originally posted by: Lola
Nassau was... interesting... the first thing we saw was a dead rat upon arriving there. There are so many solititors psuhing their goods its disgusting. I was not impressed.

St Maarten was wonderful even in February. I could only imagine it would be hotter and nicer in June. The water was cool there in the middle of Feb, so it would be warm in the summer. Everyone is very "open". You HAVE to visit Orient Bay Beach. It is called the French Rivera of the Caribbean and tons of great people watching. Part of it is a nude beach, but don't expect to see any "hot" girls. Mostly older OLDER eurpoeans nude! Great beach, tons of water sports and good bars!

Lola, were you on a cruise? If so, which cruise line?

Which hotel/resort did you stay in when you were on St. Maarten? By chance, you didn't happen to see a water/aqua trampoline anywhere did you?

iamwiz82 · Mar 29, 2004

Originally posted by: edprush

Originally posted by: Lola
Nassau was... interesting... the first thing we saw was a dead rat upon arriving there. There are so many solititors psuhing their goods its disgusting. I was not impressed.

St Maarten was wonderful even in February. I could only imagine it would be hotter and nicer in June. The water was cool there in the middle of Feb, so it would be warm in the summer. Everyone is very "open". You HAVE to visit Orient Bay Beach. It is called the French Rivera of the Caribbean and tons of great people watching. Part of it is a nude beach, but don't expect to see any "hot" girls. Mostly older OLDER eurpoeans nude! Great beach, tons of water sports and good bars!

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Lola, were you on a cruise? If so, which cruise line?

Which hotel/resort did you stay in when you were on St. Maarten? By chance, you didn't happen to see a water/aqua trampoline anywhere did you?

We were on the cruise together. She is the person in quite a few of my shots.

We did not see any water trampolines there, but her uncle's neighbor has one.

Rudee · Mar 29, 2004

I've been there for a wedding. Very expensive. It seems as though everyone is out to rip you off.

kermalou · Mar 29, 2004

atlantis is great but expensive.....i would go there again but when i am married and have kids..

go to a club med kind of place if you go to the bahamas..

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