| The Bahamas is home to several resorts, a few of | | | | itself, are typically just a little better in my opinion. |
| which also have the so-called "all-inclusive" vacations. | | | | This one however is an ENORMOUS exception. Part |
| Before going into the resorts themselves I think the | | | | of its appeal is that it isn't on the main island where |
| term "all-inclusive" should be defined because most | | | | almost every "newbie" to the Bahamas goes. It is |
| people think this means one thing, when in reality it | | | | well maintained, in expensive, and thanks to being on |
| means something else all together. | | | | the Grand Bahama island isn't quite as crowded. The |
| All-inclusive is a term to mean that three major meals | | | | hotel is well maintained, and one of my personal |
| and some soft-drinks during the day, are included in | | | | favorites for the short getaway when I'm not |
| the hotel charge. It does NOT automatically mean | | | | planning on spending much. |
| that everything there is to do at the resort is free of | | | | RIU Paradise Island |
| charge (though some things are). | | | | *All Inclusive* Located right next door to the |
| European is a term to describe hotels where you are | | | | expansive Atlantis resort on Paradise Island, RIU |
| paying for the hotel room, but drinks and meals are | | | | offers an endless variety of activities for every |
| extra. It does NOT automatically mean that other | | | | traveler. Watersports on the fabulous beach, daily |
| amenities/ "things to do" will also come with a charge. | | | | activities for adults six days a week, and nightly |
| DO NOT make the mistake of automatically assuming | | | | entertainment are offered. |
| that one of the above is automatically going to be | | | | Seriously, for the money, I don't think this one is |
| less expensive or have more things to do than a | | | | worth it. I know lots of people however that |
| hotel/resort that operates under a different one. | | | | absolutely love this resort ... I don't. It isn't that |
| There are numerous pros and cons, and VAST | | | | there's anything "wrong"; it's just that for the money |
| differences from one hotel/resort to the next. | | | | you can do better. |
| The major resorts are: | | | | Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa Quote or |
| Atlantis Paradise Island | | | | Book Online Here |
| *European Plan* The Atlantis Resort on Paradise | | | | *All Inclusive* Voted the Caribbean's Leading Resort, |
| Island in the Bahamas hardly needs an introduction. | | | | Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa is the |
| With its 2,300+ guest rooms divided amongst 3 | | | | ultimate getaway for travelers. Absolutely nothing |
| tower sections, this 4 star, family friendly resort | | | | compares to this Four Diamond All Inclusive resort. |
| offers more to do than many major theme parks. | | | | Nestled on Nassau's famed Cable Beach. |
| This is one of the most popular destinations for | | | | If you've got the money, this is THE location to go |
| first-timers to the Bahamas for a very good reason. | | | | to (and honestly, if you're going to RIU you can |
| However, due to its size, you can't really "get away" | | | | probably afford this). Easily my single most favorite |
| at this resort. | | | | resort in the Bahamas PERIOD. If you're going to be |
| Breezes Bahamas | | | | taking a week or more in the Bahamas and can |
| *All Inclusive* Here, beside the crystal clear waters, | | | | afford a little extra, then I highly recommend this |
| you can listen to the gentle call of the sea bird and | | | | over th much more crowded Atlatis. |
| feel your worries drift away with the tide. At night, a | | | | Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach |
| short stroll along the beach takes you to the | | | | *All Inclusive* Among the many amenities, the |
| excitement of Nassau's glittering casino. | | | | property offers two delicious restaurants, three bars, |
| This is one of the few resorts where "all-inclusive" | | | | a disco, an invigorating activities program, a kid's club, |
| almost really does mean that. Food and drinks | | | | and gymnasium. Often referred to as vacation |
| whenever you want them are included and there is A | | | | paradise, |
| LOT to do right here in the resort. Somehow, this | | | | Some of the best golfing in the Bahamas can be had |
| resort does a FANTASTIC job of never seeming | | | | right here at this resort. I've only stayed once and it |
| crowed or over busy. | | | | was pleasurable, but my time actually IN this hotel |
| While there isn't as much to do as at the Atlantis, | | | | was quite brief so unfortunately I can't say any more |
| this may be one of my favorite resorts for a short | | | | about it. |
| getaway. | | | | Wyndham Nassau Resort Quote or Book Online Here |
| Comfort Suites Paradise Island | | | | *European Plan* This 3 star resort on the banks of |
| *European Plan* Comfort Suites Paradise Island | | | | Cable Beach features a Las Vegas style casino, a |
| Bahamas is located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas | | | | 75-yard swimming lagoon and 200 yards of private |
| adjacent to the Atlantis Resort. 5 minutes from | | | | crystal sand beachfront. Along with its own amenities, |
| Paradise Island International Airport. 10 minutes from | | | | guests staying at the Wyndham Nassau Resort can |
| downtown Nassau. | | | | enjoy the comforts of its neighboring resort, the |
| If you're on a budget, and money is tight but you still | | | | Nassau Beach Hotel. |
| want a vacation in the Bahamas, this "resort" is the | | | | Little more than a glorified Wyndham you can stay in |
| ticket. While it is little more than a glorified hotel with | | | | anywhere else in the states. Its one saving grace is |
| virtually zero on-site amenities, the price of this one is | | | | some fantastic activities for kids. |
| right. Further, it is close to just about everything and | | | | The bottom line: |
| they do an admirable job of keeping the feeling still | | | | I do want to point out a couple of things real quick. |
| up-scale enough to make it a worthy vacation | | | | First, there are other smaller hotels that are in quite a |
| destination. | | | | large number of ways BETTER than these that you |
| Nassau Beach Hotel | | | | can stay in for less money. There are also beach |
| *European Plan* A 3 star budget hotel located amidst | | | | cabanas you can stay in (think small beach cottage) |
| the hustle and bustle of the other Cable Beach | | | | for about the same price as some of the more |
| facilities, Nassau Beach Hotel owns 750 feet of | | | | pricey resorts. |
| beachfront property and offers complimentary | | | | If you haven't been very many times to the |
| watersports to guests, who can also sign up to take | | | | Bahamas, then these popular resorts/hotels are |
| advantage of the amenities of its companion hotels | | | | definitely the places to stay, and which one you |
| the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace | | | | choose should be determined by your budget and |
| Casino, which it neighbors. | | | | planned activities. |
| This is another hotel for the budget conscious, and | | | | If you have plenty of money for your vacation, and |
| many people prefer this hotel over the Comfort | | | | if you have not been to the Bahamas often, then |
| Suites thanks to the fact that this hotel is RIGHT on | | | | the Atlantis, Sandals Royal are the places I most |
| the beach. I will say that I'm partial to the Comfort | | | | recommend. |
| Suites, but if you're going to the Bahamas to spend | | | | If you've got a budget and plan to spend time out |
| most of your time relaxing on the beach then this is | | | | and around town in Bahamas, then go for the |
| the hotel for you. | | | | Comfort Suites. |
| Pelican Bay | | | | If you're on a budget and you plan on spending most |
| *European Plan* Nestled at water's edge, the | | | | of your time at the beach, then the Nassau Beach |
| 90-room Pelican Bay at Lucaya is a Caribbean hotel | | | | Hotel is for you. |
| with a distinct European architecture and a | | | | However, if you've been to the Bahamas more than |
| spectacular location on Lucaya Bay. For our more | | | | three or four times and want to stay away from |
| discerning guests, we offer The Pelican Bay Suites. | | | | Paradise, then shoot for Pelican Bay (no matter what |
| When it comes to the budget 3 star resorts, those | | | | your budget). |
| that are Paradise Island, or within the city of Nassau | | | | Those are my recommendations anyway. |