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11.06.2021 22:28:49
The Ocean View
The Ocean View Club is a small and charming family run hotel. The atmosphere is more like that of a house that is well lived in…our approach is very much “Laissez – faire.” [links]
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The Ocean View
The Ocean View Club is a small and charming family run hotel. The atmosphere is more like that of a house that is well lived in…our approach is very much “Laissez – faire.” [links]
For your stay at Eleuthera, some of the best hotels that we recommended include: [links]
When we think of rocky bluffs, modern resorts, massive coral reefs, and low-lying wetlands in the Bahamas, only Eleuthera Island crosses our minds. The 2-mile-wide island is not only known to have some of the world’s best dive sites, but it also offers the authentic tropical feel of the Bahamas.
Besides the Preacher Cave, Eleuthera hosts several other thrilling caves (such as Hatchet Bay Cave, Smuggler’s Cave, and Spider Cave) that enthusiasts will find breathtaking. [links]
Runaway Hill
Experience the laid back, casual atmosphere of the Runaway Hill Inn; a boutique hotel hidden on a bluff overlooking the breathtaking Pink Sand Beach of Harbour Island. [links]
The Dunmore
With the atmosphere of a private club and the charm of a different era, guests at The Dunmore have enjoyed the magically tropical cottages and breathtaking pink sand beach for decades.
Take your animal-loving kids to the Dolphin Experience on Grand Bahama Island, where they can get to interact with some friendly bottlenose dolphins in one of the Caribbean’s largest diving programmes. Recent visitors brag about how friendly and informative the staff are as well as the well-behaved aquatic creatures. Visitors also love the compassionate, open-water swim and claim that the expensive interactive program is worth every penny. Tickets for the Dolphin Experience are available at the Underwater Explorers Society, located in Freeport.
This top scuba diving and snorkelling reached Hollywood notoriety for its appearance in two James Bond films (“Never Say Never and “Thunderball”). Encompassed sky-high cave ceilings enclose the serpentine, underwater maze located on Staniel Cay with vents just big enough to let through sunlight and reflect off the water. If you are an experienced diver, you should have no problem navigating through Thunderball, but most travellers recommend that rookie snorkelers and divers plan their excursion during low tide. If you wish to see some big fishes, many suggest you swim near the ocean floor. Fishes will likely swim up to you in search for food, so remember to pack some breadcrumbs for feeding time. more
Where else can you find 14 Lagoons, numerous caves and over 50,000 marine animalism one place? Probably not a lot of places. The Marine Habitat at Atlantis may be your big opportunity to visit a giant marine life complex. Interact with sea turtles in the Hibiscus Lagoon, let and feed stingrays or ride through an underwater tube in the shark habitat. You can also swim with dolphins are get to meet a sea lion — the options are limitless. The habitat is perfect for animal-loving children, and kids are also easily entertained during the day. Feeding time is the crowd favourite for visitors where they get to feed the eels and manta rays. The admission to enter the habitat is around $110 USD for adults and $80 USD for kids. more
Shopping in the Bahamas is usually a thrill. From open-air markets to straw vendors and large retail centers, The Bahamas offers a plethora of unique authentic Bahamian products that reflect their heritage, creativity, and passion. Snowbirds will also find resort wear and a variety of duty-free items, like jewelry and watches, at boutiques and shops throughout the islands. more
There are a fair number of resorts, hotels, short-let apartments available for rent in The Bahamas. The houses are usually well equipped with basic amenities and furnished. here
The name Bahamas is of Lucayan Taino (Arawakan) derivation, although some historians believe it is from the Spanish bajamar, meaning "shallow water." The islands occupy a position commanding the gateway to the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and the entire Central American region. Their strategic location has given the history of The Bahamas a unique and often striking character. It was there that Christopher Columbus made his original landfall in the Americas. The Bahamas is a distinctive blend of European and African heritages.
Important for you: If there is something that is really important for you that you want to have present in your house or apartment, take it with you. This can be something like a special knife for the kitchen, or a small mirror that you use in the morning. You can also purchase it locally if it is not that expensive. [links]
Accommodation-wise you’ll be paying peak season rates during Christmas, New Years, Easter, and spring break. Expect to see lower rates during the late summer and early fall. [links]
Our wet season starts in mid to late May and runs through September or October. It comes about because both the air temperature and the Atlantic Ocean temperature warm up and create clouds, evaporation, and thunder and lightning storms. If you listen to the automated weather report on the VHF radio, you’ll hear the same weather report day after day, week after week… “afternoon showers and thunderstorms possible.” The showers and thunderstorms are generally isolated. It’s rare that a system will move in and affect the entire country with several days of rain, unless there’s an organized tropical depression, tropical storm or a hurricane. You might be on an island and see dark clouds forming and evidence of heavy rains in the distance, but it could blow past and you never even get a drop.
I would broadly categorize the climate of the Bahamas into two seasons – wet season and dry season. Now let me be clear that wet season in the Bahamas isn’t like rainy season in Costa Rica or Thailand’s monsoon season, where I am aware that visiting during that time can lead to endless days of torrential downpours which dampen (literally) your ability to move about and do the fun touristy things you want to do.
People often ask me “What’s the best time of year to visit the Bahamas?” or “What’s your favorite month?” While I can find pros (and sometimes cons) of each month and season throughout the year, I generally have an immediate reply. Before I tell you what that is, let me give you a rundown on some of the various seasons in the Bahamas.
While all of those factors might not sound ideal, for us locals summertime is for boating, swimming, snorkeling, and beaching. Believe it or not, winter feels cold to us, so we’re more likely to hang out at the beach and get in the water after things have heated up a bit. To read more, check out our article Summertime in the Bahamas: What to Expect and Why You Should Visit.