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RE: Best Out Island

by mgtraveler 30 August 2011

"1. Is the beach qualitatively different on different Out Islands, or on the same Cay? I have read that Treasure Cay has been rated one…
RE: Nassau/Paradise Island

by mgtraveler 07 August 2011

For starters, does it have to be on Paradise Island/New Providence (Nassau)? It is the most touristed of the Bahamian islands and fairly…
Re: Bahamas!

by lutra_pure 19 July 2011

No matter where you go in The Bahamas, the beaches are always clear due to our blessed geography and you will never find a beach where…
RE: Caribbean confusion

by mgtraveler 12 June 2011

If you want to do island hopping and don't want to fly, then, given your preferences, your best bet is probably either Guadeloupe-Dominica-M…
Re: Andros, Long Island, Big Exuma or Eleuthera?

by eleuthera 06 November 2010

My wife and I have been visiting [Eleuthera|http://www.eleuthera-map.com] for years now. Gobs of fabulous beaches up and down the island.…
RE: CHILD FRIENDLY CARIBBEAN ISLAND/TOWN

by lutra_pure 06 October 2010

Eleuthera, Bahamas is a great choice. The island is over 100 miles long but narrow, so beaches are always close by no matter where you…
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…
RE: Bahamas in November first trip

by mgtraveler 30 June 2010

Which island are you planning on going to in the Bahamas? We would need to know that before we could give you any lodging suggestions.…
RE: Bahamas this June

by mgtraveler 03 June 2010

I second Digitalguy's recommendation of Hope Town/Elbow Key. I think the Hope Town Lodge there might be the perfect place for you. Here's…
RE: Bahamas next week...

by digitalguy 22 March 2010

"+You can catch several ferries to islands out of Nassau+" There is a fast catamaran ferry from Nassau to Eleuthera (Harbour Island).…
RE: Travel from Nassau to Eleuthera

by digitalguy 25 February 2010

In the past there has been an "on again off again" fast cat ferry from Nassau to Eleuthera (Harbour Island), but I do not know it is still…
RE: Bahamas or Hawaii

by mgtraveler 02 February 2010

Eco, I've been to all three and my hands down favorite would be Hawaii. They are very, very different trips. If you are going primarily…
RE: White Sand, Turquoise Water, Snorkelling, Peace and Quiet

by newfie43 28 August 2009

You could also check out Eleuthera - fabulous beaches, few tourists, good snorkeling, although at that time of the year you might find…
RE: Eleuthera self-catering and diving combo?

by tropicbird 04 June 2009

All over the island there are a number of houses or condos you can rent. There are only two areas where you can dive, by Harbour Island…
RE: A challenge I know - cheap accomodation Eleuthera

by zacha76 11 April 2009

A bit late, but still a thank you Meligyrl. I wasn't planning on staying at the Surfers Haven, I was more asking about prices in between…
Re: The Mission: 5 days, nice beaches, no fuss, bringing a 6 month old. Help!

by kayumonge 16 March 2009

I went through high school and college in Philadelphia but now I live in Nassau. If you stay in New Providence, try Cabbage Beach on Paradis…
Re: A challenge I know - cheap accomodation Eleuthera

by meligyrl 20 February 2009

Zacha76, Born and raised and still reside in Nassau, that is me! Ever heard the saying "you get what you pay for?" Well, I am sure…
RE: A challenge I know - cheap accomodation Eleuthera

by zacha76 05 February 2009

No, I didn't notice that. Thanks, digitalguy, for making me aware. It sounded like coming from the owner of the place, but on the other…
RE: A challenge I know - cheap accomodation Eleuthera

by digitalguy 23 January 2009

I've read what you said, but you have to understand that many first time visitors to the Bahamas looking for budget accommodations do…
RE: 17 days on the Bahamas

by davidcalgary29 21 January 2009

Thank you both for the kind comments! I just hope that my advice helps people to plan better vacations. Klaus, a few more tips for Eleuth…
Re: 17 days on the Bahamas

by davidcalgary29 16 January 2009

If you've read through the posts on this sub-forum -- and I'm sure you have -- you'll know that the Bahamas is not a budget destination.…
4 day bahamas planning

by thomnl 26 November 2008

March 2009 I will go to Miami and afterwards I will visit the Bahamas for a quick 4 day tour. I thought about flying into Nassau with…
Re: Flying into nassau, worth going to other islands?

by davidcalgary29 02 November 2008

I'm sure you're aware, after reading through this forum, that it's unlikely that Nassau/New Providence will prove to be your idea Bahamian…
Re: Eleuthera, itinerary, importing food for own consumption

by kayumonge 09 October 2008

You would probably get away with it but I wouldn't bother bringing in anything fresh. Besides, there are plenty of fresh fruit stands…
Eleuthera, itinerary, importing food for own consumption

by TheHappyTraveller 18 September 2008

I have gone through all the Bahamas postings and just have a few extra questions: I have a fascination with little bits of land surrounde…