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The first time that Allan and I visited the Grand Bahama Island, it was just beginning as a tourist destination. We purchased land at that time (about 1965). About ten years later, we traded "up" in property. In 1993, we sold our land.
That same year, we decided to take a family vacation with our daughter Jill over the Christmas holidays. As soon as school was out for vacation, we started a ten-day adventure at the all-inclusive Fortuna Beach Resort. It was brand new and catered to mostly Italians.
Although it was strange for midwesterners to be in the tropics at Christmas, we certainly enjoyed the change of pace.
Freeport/Lucaya is modern as compared to Nassau. As this photo indicates, you will find long stretches of deserted white beaches. In addition, there are many hotels and resorts, two casinos, an International Shopping Bazaar, world-class scuba diving facilities, and many wonderful golf courses.
Although Grand Bahama Island is not as quaint as Nassau, it is also not as expensive.
In the 1970's, Allan and I owned a piece of property on the Grand Bahama Island. I took this photo of Allan standing on the land that we owned.
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- Pros:Beautiful, uncrowded beaches, Great Food, Good Entertainment
- Cons:Lacks the elegance and "class" of Nassau
- In a nutshell:A Great Place for a Restful Vacation
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This last time we were in the Bahamas, Jill and I had an opportunity to view for ourselves the enormous wealth that... more travel advice
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I've always loved this photograph of my daughter Jill when we were spending Christmas Vacation on the Grand Bahama... more travel advice
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I found it refreshing to see the ambition of some of the Bahamian children. Instead of begging for money, candy, etc.,... more travel advice
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As the photograph indicates, people participate in the fun and become so uninhibited. My husband Allan is usually so... more travel advice
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Being able to swim with the dolphins and parasale must have been fantastic. The beach valleyball looks fun and the accomdations look splendid. Another wonderful page Dee!
What an excellent vacation for the three of you. Looks like Allan was having such fun. What a resort. That is some two piece!
Good to see the differences in the visits. Great photo of you in the two piece bathing suit; also, allan in the conga line! [LOL] looks wonderful
~ Hi, Dee! It's wonderful you could pay a visit.... Thanks for your great page here! ~ ><><><><><><><><><><><
What a wonderful description of this island with all its history and elegance. I have yearned to get there, but not yet, so thanks for the memory.
Love the old photos especially the one of Dee with your caught fish! Oh wow, this must have been exciting!
An interesting change from your other pages that I've enjoyed, but lovely to get a dose of tropical sunshine right now :-) I've wondered about giving parasailing a go and having read of your adventure I just may try it!
A while back that you visited but your tips still give me an idea of what it's like. That was one huge fish that you caught, all I can say, is lucky that you were strapped in!
great tips, I have been looking for a lot of time for a place where to swim for dolphins, now you gave an answer to me.
Nice page, Dee! We will be in Freeport & Nassau for only 1 day each for a New Year's cruise. Would love to do some shopping at the International Bazaar!
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