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  1. Butterflygirl75 avatar

    RE: SIM card in Nassau

    by Butterflygirl75 17 January 2012

    +You can purchase a a "Cybercell" Bahamas Prepaid SIM Card from BTC (The Bahamas Telecommunications Company). The SIM card, together with…

  2. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Day Trips in Nassau and Freeport, first cruise

    by mgtraveler 08 January 2012

    Nassau is extremely easy to do on your own ... absolutely no need to do a ship excursion. If you want to spend the day sightseeing you…

  3. dulceamor avatar

    RE: Which island in the Bahamas?

    by dulceamor 15 November 2011

    The Bahamas is not cheap. New Providence & Grand Bahama are the two main islands where most tourists go to. There are totally over 700…

  4. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Where to go

    by mgtraveler 09 August 2011

    Oh, the most touristed islands out of the list above are: Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Grand Bahama, St. Maarten (1st place), Aruba (2nd place),…

  5. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Where to go

    by mgtraveler 09 August 2011

    Kma028, I can appreciate your dilemma, but in order to make an intelligent choice you have to decide what is most important to you. So…

  6. lutra_pure avatar

    RE: Looking for infos about Bahamas

    by lutra_pure 19 July 2011

    Grand Bahama like the others said, it's definitely got the layout. Also you can try Abaco, it is an Out Island but with all the modern…

  7. ChinaTraveller avatar

    Buying a Camera in the Bahamas

    by ChinaTraveller 08 June 2011

    Good morning I will be in the Bahamas next week and would like to buy an Canon SLR. Can anyone please recommend a store or shopping…

  8. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Looking for infos about Bahamas

    by mgtraveler 04 June 2011

    The Bahamas, in general, are pretty expensive ... MUCH more expensive than Mexico. I agree that your best bet for the Bahamas would be…

  9. bluetroy avatar

    RE: Grand Bahama - Transport & Hiking

    by bluetroy 23 May 2011

    I've visited Grand Bahama before and stayed in the lucaya area at pelican bay and I dont think you can just walk to those places. There…

  10. mutelorelei avatar

    Grand Bahama - Transport & Hiking

    by mutelorelei 22 May 2011

    Hi. I'll be on Grand Bahama for the first time soon, staying in the Lucaya area, and trying to figure out the cheapest or easiest way…

  11. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Summer trip to the Bahamas

    by mgtraveler 30 April 2011

    Well, if your primary criteria are nightlife and good food, about the only two places that have much nightlife (and more food choices…

  12. bluecorp avatar

    RE: Snorkeling in DR?

    by bluecorp 29 April 2011

    if you are interested in going to the bahamas there are many nice resorts on grand bahama island and there is great snorkeling

  13. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Need the

    by mgtraveler 08 March 2011

    Bonaire (certainly not St. John for the "inexpensive" part of your requirements, although it's great otherwise) is your best value. Try…

  14. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: trip to the bahama´s from Fort Lauderdale

    by mgtraveler 21 February 2011

    I've not done the day cruise but I have some friends who have done it and have talked to others I've met who've done it. I understand…

  15. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Grand Bahamas rental car

    by mgtraveler 10 January 2011

    Driving on Grand Bahama is very, very simple. It's flat and scrubby, there's not a lot of traffic and the roads are good. I don't find…

  16. digitalguy avatar

    RE: Traveltips for Grand Bahama

    by digitalguy 02 January 2011

    That's really great advice above - print it and take it with you. Keep in mind that Grand Bahama is +not+ a good example of what the…

  17. bahamagray avatar

    RE: Traveltips for Grand Bahama

    by bahamagray 29 December 2010

    It depends on what you like. GBI is generally a sun break tourism destination with some diving thrown in. It used to be gambling but…

  18. estersophia avatar

    Traveltips for Grand Bahama

    by estersophia 27 December 2010

    Hi all! My friend and I are planning a 4day trip to Grand Bahama in February 2011... We are coming form Holland to visit Miami, but thank…

  19. myhotelguy avatar

    Re: help where to go in the Caribbean

    by myhotelguy 20 December 2010

    Hey There, So, I have a great place for you. If you are looking for some secluded rest and relaxation. Try Old Bahama Bay by Gin Sur…

  20. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Diving in bahamas

    by mgtraveler 12 December 2010

    This is really bizarre ... part of my post didn't print, but when I back page it was still there and I am cutting and pasting. After the…

  21. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Diving in bahamas

    by mgtraveler 12 December 2010

    The most cost effective diving in the Bahamas in my opinion is off of Grand Bahama. Lots of caribbean reef sharks, huge blue parrot fish…

  22. starfish37 avatar

    Has anyone ever booked a flight from this agency?

    by starfish37 09 December 2010

    ISLAND FUN & SUN TOURS P.O Box F-41951 Freeport Grand Bahama, Bahamas Ph:(242) 351-4000 Fax: (242) 351-4003 email: islandfu@yahoo.com…

  23. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Nassau questions

    by mgtraveler 08 December 2010

    The British Colonial Hilton is in a great location (from the standpoint of convenience for food, attractions, public transport options,…

  24. mckfam avatar

    'local' contacts while traveling

    by mckfam 31 August 2010

    We own a new to us smallish european style camper van and are planning to journey south and west through out the US this coming winter.…

  25. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Honeymoon: which island? (Followed by California)

    by mgtraveler 28 August 2010

    The only "ferry" from the U.S. to the Caribbean is a boat that goes from Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Bahama (which really isn't much different…

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