“The Islands of The Bahamas were always We thoroughly enjoyed Cable Beach, which is Nassau or Paradise Island is a great place to stay for
somewhere my husband and I both really wanted to gorgeous with lovely pure white powdery sand - the a few days after you arrive and give yourself a chance
go and we were so excited when the time finally perfect place to relax, unwind and soak up the sun. to acclimatise.
came for us to jet off to our dream destination. The snorkelling was also great and an amazing
experience in the crystal clear waters. A highlight From Nassau, the first place I visited on my island
On arrival in Nassau we were greeted by a calypso was meeting a local man who did paintings on the hopping adventure was Great Abaco. The largest in a
band which was a lovely welcome. The drive along beach - we bought a beautiful painting from him collection of islands on a 120 mile long archipelago,
the coast road to the hotel was simply breathtaking, which now sits in my office and reminds me of the it was much smaller and more peaceful than the
filling us both with excited anticipation about the great time we had there! capital Nassau. Great Abaco is the only place within
holiday ahead. this mini island chain where you’ll find a traffic light
- the island boasts just one! I stayed at the Abaco
We’d chosen the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort and Club on Winding Bay set on its own two mile powder
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we were not disappointed. The hotel is lovely and sand beach that’s fantastic for sailing, diving and
has a fantastic seven acre waterscape with three canoeing. But for me, my favourite bit was relaxing at
pools to choose fr the beautiful beach club.
For us The Islands of The Bahamas had everything
beautiful sea view fr
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om - we especially loved the swim
up bar! It’s right on the beach too and we had a
om our room. for a perfect holiday and we can’t wait to go back. It From there, it was on to Andros. The world’s third
is one of the most special places we have been to largest barrier reef skirts this archipelago of islands
My favourite time of the day was enjoying a and we brought home many wonderful memories.” which abound in natural marine wonders. You can
‘Sundowner’ at about 5.30pm, watching the waves on fish for bonefish, dive into the clear water to explore
the beach and catching up with our new found friends. Julie is not the only Travel Counsellor to have been the pristine coral reef or, on land, spot flamingoes,
seduced by The Islands of The Bahamas. Travel spoonbills and even the Bahama parrot!
One of the highlights of our holiday was our Dolphin Counsellor Ann Barber has visited the islands three
encounter at Blue Lagoon. Standing on a waist deep times. But what captivated her was the variety the The last island on my tour was Harbour Island, and
submerged platform we had a hug, dance and even a islands can offer. arriving here was definitely a case of saving the best
kiss with a dolphin, you can also swim with these until last! I flew to North Eleuthera Island, took a taxi
beautiful creatures if you want to. It really was one of “The Bahamas are just made for island hopping. to the port and then a short ferry ride over to
the most amazing experiences I have ever had! Part of the fun of discovering this beautiful Harbour Island. On arrival a golf buggy met me and
destination is travelling by small plane in between took me to my hotel. There’s only one town,
Shopping is a delight in Nassau and there is plenty the islands. A lot of the planes have just 13 seats, Dunmore Town, which is just a cluster of candy pink
of it! Besides all the duty free shopping there are and fly very low so the views over the water as you wooden houses - a bit like New England meets the
some great bars and restaurants to go to. travel are simply breathtaking! I don’t think anywhere tropics! And it’s here I found one of the best beaches
I’ve ever been has seas as turquoise as The in all of The Bahamas - over three miles of the finest,
We also visited The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Bahamas, which isn’t light praise from me as I’ve powdery pink sand. The way of life here is just so
Island whilst we were there. This is an amazing visited dozens of Caribbean islands since becoming relaxed, it’s the perfect Bahamian getaway!”
place, you could easily spend two days there just a Travel Counsellor.
looking around and taking advantage of all the
facilities. The fantastic Aquaventure water park also Fancy losing your heart to The Islands of The Bahamas?
boasts a fascinating marine habitat - the stingrays
If you’d like to try Julie Chesters’ holiday, seven nights at the four star Sheraton Nassau
were huge!
Beach Resort on a room only basis is available from £1,169 per person.
This price is based on a departure from London Heathrow on 14 November 2009
Or why not try some Bahamas Island hopping like Ann Barber? A luxury 10 night island
hopping experience starts from £2,956 per person! On this trip you’ll visit
New Providence Island, Harbour Island and Paradise Island and stay in four and five star hotels
throughout. Return flights from London Heathrow to The Bahamas and all inter-island transfers are
included.
This price is based on departures on selected dates throughout November 2009.
It’s also easy to combine The Islands of The Bahamas with a stay in Florida (there is just
a 50 minute flight between the two). A twelve night twin centre break including seven
nights at the three star superior Superclubs Breezes Resort and five nights at the three star
superior Albion South Beach Resort is available from £1,479 per person.
Julie’s dolphin encounter
This price is based on a departure from London Heathrow on 5 January 2010.
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