Has anyone been to the Bahamas? (NTTCALR)

asltrouble94 · January 2011

I am going in 2 weeks on a cruise, we are stopping at Naussau and Freeport. We have never been there nor have any of my frequent traveler friends. Has anyone been there and can tell some exciting things to do?

BabyTrippin · January 2011

I've never been, but maybe one day. When I'm planning a vacation, I head over to tripadvisor.com. That site is a wealth of information. They have reviews of just about everything plus forums you can lurk on or ask questions on.

DevonBedford · January 2011

Oh nice!
I've never been but hope to in the near future!
Have fun!

shoefreak85 · January 2011

We have been to Nassau. My advice for anyone going there is to not pay full price for anything in the stores. They have the prices marked up for the dumb tourists; the smart tourists bargain. I got some really nice jewelry for almost 60% off because the salesman wanted to make some money and we weren't going to pay the price on the tag. Also, when you go into the market, buy things towards the end. All of the booths have the same things, but they are more expensive in the front of the market.

ColleenS629 · January 2011

I've been there twice but we didn't really leave the resort either time. We did snorkeling at the resort.

EclairAngst · January 2011

I'm headed to Freeport at the end of Feb, but haven't done a ton of research yet. I use TripAdvisor wherever we go, though.

itsmegin · January 2011

We went in 08-honestly, we didn't do anything and that was what made it so fun! We never ventured off the resorts and stuck to the pool or beach all day.

We spent 3 nights in Freeport for DH's work conference, so he was in meetings while I was at the pool, there was a lot of arranged activity there, the hotel was relatively interesting and there was shopping and local restaurants across the street. We stayed at the Westin, then we went to Atlantis, which was nice but very Vegasy-full of TONS of kids, very busy and loud, there's a lot to do there.

Our third stop was the Four Seasons on Great Exuma. It was amazing, but it's closed since, I think it's under new management. It's beautiful there! You're going to have so much fun!!!

ETA: I forgot we swam with dolphis at Atlantis-it was cool they push you with their nose! That was the only real planned activity we did, I'm sure there's more to do though if you want.

butterflynola · January 2011

My DH and I went there for our honeymoon and really liked it, we're going back the first week of march. Freeport is neat but not much to do there. We took a tour of a garden there but that was about it. Naussau is the main island a lot more to do there. The straw markets are fun lots of designer bags, (fake ones of course), but still cute. Just remember to carry small bills so that you can bargain with them. Paradise island is really nice too, that's where the atlantis resort and casino is. One exciting thing DH and I did was to swim with the sting rays it was pretty fun and we have a lot of great pix from it. Have fun!

ewilliams1127 · January 2011

We went to Nassau on a cruise stop. We did the snorkeling/private beach Rum Runner excursion. It was by far the BEST snorkeling I have ever done. The fish swam right up to you and we were even able to touch a few! We then went to Senior Frogs in town. Super fun, but beware the drinks are VERY STRONG! After an hour my DH and I were wasted! I second not paying full price in the markets! There will be "orphan kids" trying to put jewelry on you for "free" and they will then pester you until you pay. So do not accept anything or let them "try anything on you."

Have fun!

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