My husband and I love going to Nassau. We have been there three times and are planning on going again soon. Every time we are there, we meet the greatest people! Everyone is so friendly down there! On our second trip they were filming a movie, and…Read More

My husband and I love going to Nassau. We have been there three times and are planning on going again soon. Every time we are there, we meet the greatest people! Everyone is so friendly down there! On our second trip they were filming a movie, and our cab driver was so informed about what was going on. He even took us to the site they were filming at so we could watch!

One night while we were on the beach, we ended up walking away from everything. We ended up at the most beautiful place to watch the sunset. Let me tell you, it was very romantic.

On a previous trip, we had a bunch of "ocean" activities planned, only to find out that the waves were too high, so they cancelled just about everything. I was really upset because I really wanted to swim and feed the stingrays. One day while walking around the Atlantis, we ended up by one of the many stingray pools. We were just watching them when one of the workers came by to feed them. He let everyone pet them! It was amazing!

P>I have done a lot of traveling in the 32 years, I have been alive and been to many wonderful places, some of which I get to write journals about. I have had some okay trips, some really good trips, and some "I can’t…Read More

P>I have done a lot of traveling in the 32 years, I have been alive and been to many wonderful places, some of which I get to write journals about. I have had some okay trips, some really good trips, and some "I can’t wait to do it again" trips. However, if there is one thing I have learned in my travels, it is that you make your own experiences and vacation what it is.

You can make an okay experience one to remember by proper planning. We have found that the best two way to plan a memorable vacation are: spend hours researching and trying to find the lowest fares when booking on the Internet or give all of your vacation likes and dislikes to a travel planner and let them do the work for you. RCI has their own travel department; however, I have to say that we have found their fees and prices less competitive than members would think.

WOMAN’S DAY magazine said,

"Save on air travel this summer by expanding your online search--look for the cheapest fares at 12:01am ET on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings."

In the past, we have stayed up late and spent several hours searching through different sites to book the lowest airline fare and car rental that we possibly could. Searching the Internet for hours, looking for the best days, dates, and flight times. We have found great deals with Delta, Jet Blue, and Spirit Airlines. We live in Connecticut and usually find it cheaper to fly out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York City, rather than Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut.

However, for this particular vacation, we booked the travel arrangements through a travel agent.

This wasn’t our first time booking through this agency, and they were able to find airfare from LaGuardia into Nassau International Airport (NAS) with Delta airlines at a rate cheaper than what we found on the Delta website.

They also booked a great rate for our accommodations with SuperClubs Breezes Bahamas. This was a super all-inclusive resort has a plan where all of your meals and snacks, 24-hour room service, unlimited drinks, premium liquor, wine and champagne, activities, entertainment, land and water sports are included with your daily rate. Also included were airport transfers, taxes, surcharges, and gratuities for around $146 per night per person.

I was astonished to find that they were booking my entire trip for $1,685. When I tried to book the same package, dates, airline, and room type through the SuperClubs reservations website, I was quoted a price of $2,316. This amounts to an UNBELIEVABLE savings of $631.00. In my opinion, there was plenty of money left over for things like spa treatments, duty-free shopping, and last-minute souvenirs.

Before we book any travel, we still like to research both options, but since our experiences with a travel agent have helped us save money on our vacations, whether we exchange our timeshare with RCI or take a "I can’t wait to do it again" vacation like this one, we find ourselves booking with them again and again.

westwindII Westwind II Resort            Highly Recommended We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Westwind II. The staff is extremely friendly and the resort is small which we liked. Valencia and Donita are in the office and Wanda and Lovely run the cafe. Everything is "No,…Read More

westwindII Westwind II Resort            Highly Recommended

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Westwind II. The staff is extremely friendly and the resort is small which we liked. Valencia and Donita are in the office and Wanda and Lovely run the cafe. Everything is "No, problem". You are definitely on vacation at Westwind II.

The Resort
Westwind II has two pools, a clubhouse, tennis courts and a nice beach. The grounds are nicely landscaped and well maintained.
The resort has 50 units, 25 lower units with 2 bedrooms and 25 upper villas with 1 bedroom and a loft.

The Villas
We had an upper villa with loft. The villa was nicely furnished with wicker. The living area had a sofa, 2 sitting chairs, 2 snack tables, 2 end tables, a dinnette with 4 chairs, a shelf unit with a 20" color TV and a phone.

The kitchen had all the necessary cooking and dining utensils. The appliances included a full size stove, microwave, refridgerator but no dishwasher. The resort provides plenty of bath towels and you can exchange them for fresh ones each morning.

The master bedroom had a queen size bed, two night stands, a dresser and a large closet with lots of hangars! We had plenty of room for all our clothes. The loft had two twin beds, a dresser, a night stand and a closet.
The villa had two bathrooms, each with tub and shower.

The villas were air-conditioned and also had a ceiling fan.

They also included a patio with table and 4 chairs. We ate dinner on the patio one night but mostly it was good place to leave snorkeling gear and beach towels to dry.

Location
Westwind II is located toward the west end of Cable Beach on West Bay street.  The resorts next door are the Radisson, The Marriot Crystal Palace and the Nassau Beach Hotel. They are all within walking distance to visit the casino or their restaurants.

Getting Around
The #10 bus runs down West Bay street and stops in front of the resort. It also seems to stop for anyone by the side of the road. Check the time for the last bus, I think it about 6:00PM, after that you'll need to take a taxi. We rented a car but you could get by without one. There are scooters for rent in the are but personally, I wouldn't bother with them. A car is less expensive and safer, too.

The Beach
Westwind II has a small beach but it's more than big enough for the size of the resort. The water is warm, calm and clean. We wandered next door to the Radisson to snorkel at the coral reef. The reef appears to be manmade but still was home to numerous fish. We were told that a barracuda and small octopus have made their home by the reef but we didn't see either of them.

Internet Access
The resort has a computer with internet access in the lobby for guests use. The charge was $5 per 1/2 hour. We didn't check email but did use it to access the Geocaching website!

Laundry
The resort has a laundry facility for guests use. There were 4 standard size washers and 4 standard size dryers. There was also one super size washer and dryer. You purchase tokens at the office for the machines. You can also purchase detergent. The package was entirely in spanish, I think it may have been Wisk. I did recognize it was made by Lever Bros in the Dominican Republic.

Drinking Water
It's generally not recommended to drink the tap water. The resort sells bottled water in 1 gallon and 5 gallon sizes. Order a 5 gallon bottle and they'll deliver it to your room. The water costs about $6 for 5 gallons. We used 7 1/2 gallons during the week.

Clubhouse and Cafe
The clubhouse is more of a covered pavilion. It has the cafe, a pool table, ping pong table and a few patio tables and chairs.
The cafe serves lunch and dinner, drinks and snacks. It cashless so you charge to your suite. Wanda and Lovely run the cafe and they are very nice. As soon as you walk up its "Hi Baby, What are ya havin?" I recommend trying the conch (pronounced conk) fritters and a Fanta or Pina Colada.



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sea island adventures Sea Island Adventures 325-3910 $60 per person Nassau Yacht Haven, Nassau, Bahamas www.seaislandadventures.com Highly Recommended This trip picks you up at your hotel for the short bus ride to Nassau Harbor. You then take a 30-minute catamaran ride to Sea Island's private facility on Rose Island. The trip…Read More

sea island adventures Sea Island Adventures
325-3910
$60 per person
Nassau Yacht Haven, Nassau, Bahamas
www.seaislandadventures.com

Highly Recommended

This trip picks you up at your hotel for the short bus ride to Nassau Harbor. You then take a 30-minute catamaran ride to Sea Island's private facility on Rose Island.

The trip includes lunch consisting of ribs, chicken, hot dogs, peas n' rice, salad and fruit. You can purchase alcoholic drinks at the bar. Complimentary fruit punch is available throughout the day.

The best part of the day is the snorkeling! There is a shallow reef just off the beach teaming with fish. You can purchase fish food and an underwater camera for $22. The food looks like dry dog food. The fish will eat the food out of your fingers! The jewel fish will take small specs and the large angel fish will try to take the whole piece. Don't worry, the fish don't bite! The reef has fan and brain coral, sea anemones, etc. The water is calm, warm and crystal clear.

In addition to snorkeling, paddleboats, kayaks and floats are available for your use. Life jackets or flotation aids are required for all water activities and are provided. Snorkeling equipment is provided but there is not enough for everyone so you need to sign up for a turn. You get to use the equipment for about an hour at a time. There's enough for everyone to get at least one turn and maybe two. They also provide lessons if you have snorkeled before. We brought our own equipment, so we could snorkel for as long as we wanted. I would recommend bringing your own, especially if you would like to snorkel at other places on your own.

The facility also includes hammocks and lounge chairs. There are plenty of shady spots. My wife found one and had a nice nap while the boys and I snorkeled.

The staff organizes a volleyball game if you'd like to participate. Don't worry about whether you're any good … just have fun!

The Bahamas Trailblazer map has a 10% off coupon if you book directly with Sea Island adventures.

We had a great day! Everyone in my family (myself, wife and two teenage boys) rated this trip highly recommended.    Close

The day after Boxing Day started windy and gray. After breakfast, the sun decided to peek through the clouds, spreading brightness and warmth across the hotel property. Hurray! Many of the resort guests rushed through breakfast, dashing outside to absorb as much of the sun…Read More

The day after Boxing Day started windy and gray. After breakfast, the sun decided to peek through the clouds, spreading brightness and warmth across the hotel property. Hurray! Many of the resort guests rushed through breakfast, dashing outside to absorb as much of the sun as possible.

With the lack of wind and cold, we were ready to use some of the outdoor hotel facilities. We waited for the rock climbing and trapeze to open, but the workers failed to show. I inquired with the activities director and she promised to have someone working outside shortly. True to her word, two young men arrived, dumping their bags of equipment and belts in the area next to the pool. They both appeared half asleep and slightly hung-over. I suspect they partied hearty the last few days.

Several of us hopped out of the hot tub and signed up for the rock climbing. I strapped on the various belts and approached the wall. I consider myself in excellent physical condition, but could only manage a climb halfway up the wall. One worker tried to guide me from one rock hold to the next, shouting up his instructions. I managed to climb a bit further with his directions, yet did not make it to the top. I suspect these last few days of relaxing in the hot tub and drinking may have impacted my abilities!

A few young ladies, including one of my daughters, asked to try the trapeze. The worker firmly stated that anyone who has been drinking alcohol cannot be on the trapeze. My daughter’s face filled with disappointment as she had had a drink with her lunch. The other young women were also backing away from this opportunity with sadness. The worker clarified his statement: as long as they were not as drunk as he was, they could fly on the trapeze. The girls ran back to the trapeze, lining up for their turns. As a parent, I was not overly thrilled with his statement, concerned for the safety of the girls. If he had been drinking and was holding on to the safety belts, how safe were the girls?

Dark clouds rolled in by the time my daughter reached the front of the queue. Winds were blowing and the temperature dropped. My daughter slipped on a sweatshirt over her swimsuit and was strapped into the belts. With all the years of gymnastic lessons, she easily flipped herself up to the net and followed their directions up the ladder to the swing. She jumped off the platform, hanging from the swing. Pulling her knees up on the bar, she dropped her hands and swung upside-down. She pumped her body, reaching for the other swing, but the winds kept it out of reach. After these failed attempts, she released her knees from the bar and flipped to a soft landing on the net. I watched the two workers the entire time she was in the air. The one holding her belt looked as if he would be sick any minute and I stood poised and ready to grab the belt in case he let go. I was quite relieved when she landed and rolled off the safety net to the ground.

We dashed back into the hot tub to warm up from the cold. The wind increased, blasting us with cold and pellets of sand. The resort employees turned lawn chairs on their sides and covered them with towels in a make-shift wind block around the perimeter of the hot tub. The outdoor grill and bar closed so those of us in the hot tub took turns getting out and running for drink refills. The nozzles for rum foo-foo drinks faced the outside of the bar requiring the water soaked volunteer to stand in the cold and wind while filling a tray. The volunteer walked carefully back to the hot tub, trying not to spill the tray while hurrying back to the needed warmth. We welcomed back the volunteer, shifting our places in the hot tub, offering them the warm spot by the water jets. The temperature continued to drop and the winds increased, but we stayed warm (and somewhat tipsy) in the hot tub.

We opened our eyes on Boxing Day to dark gray clouds and high winds. We decided to do some sightseeing and shopping as traditionally the day after Christmas is an excellent shopping day (according to my daughters!). A cab dropped us at the mall just…Read More

We opened our eyes on Boxing Day to dark gray clouds and high winds. We decided to do some sightseeing and shopping as traditionally the day after Christmas is an excellent shopping day (according to my daughters!). A cab dropped us at the mall just before the noon opening. Even with my shopping addicted daughters, we completed our expedition within an hour. The mall contained many of the same stores we have at home, offering the same or higher prices. Even though the rain continued, we decided to continue our shopping in downtown Nassau.

We circled the perimeter of the shopping mall several times seeking the bus stop for downtown Nassau. My wife finally obtained assistance from two young ladies who were manning a gift wrapping table. The bus stop was at the far end of mall at an unmarked door. I don’t think I could find it again. The jitney stopped many times between the mall and downtown, driving through parts of the island we had not seen. As people climbed on the crowded bus, they reached for "jump seats" that provided temporary seating in the aisle. After arriving at their stop, they could flip the seat closed and open the aisle for other passengers.

We carefully dismounted the bus at the downtown exit. The continuous rains filled the streets, leaving large puddles along the sidewalks. The bus stopped mid-puddle causing us to jump from the bus to the sidewalk in order to stay dry. Many of the downtown shops were closed due Boxing Day and to the Junkanoo celebration the previous night. We walked a full block before finding an open establishment. The girls dashed into the store, excited to see displays of beautiful jewelry. As part of their Christmas present that year, I had promised them a birthstone ring from Nassau and they were ready for me to uphold my commitment. In retrospect I should have investigated jewelry prices before this vacation to better barter final cost. I don’t know how much of a bargain I received, yet I know my girls love their gifts.

Further down the street we found a store selling perfume. My wife and daughters quickly recognized the great savings and decided to purchase their favorite fragrances. They called out, asking for my opinion on some of the other perfumes. They squirted the mist just inches from my nose, trying not to douse me with feminine smells. After several "tests", I had to step outside to regain my sense of smell.

We crossed the street to the Straw Market. Similar to the other merchants, many of the booths were empty due to Boxing Day. The girls discovered that they could do better shopping together. One daughter would barter with the merchant, getting the price to an acceptable amount. Then the other daughter would also ask to buy the item and ask for a lesser price if merchant sold them two. I think the bartering was mutually beneficial. The girls believe they received a good price and I’m certain the merchants kept a fair profit. When the girls showed me their newly acquired sarongs, I noticed a small tag sewed in the hem. "Made in USA," it stated. I don’t think I’ll tell the girls.

Once we arrived downtown, I kept a close watch on my family. People stepped out from doorways and from behind walls to approach me. "Hey man, want to buy some real s**t?" they asked. I had no interest in buying drugs, legal or illegal, and turned them down time after time. Fortunately, my wife and daughters were never approached nor bothered. I still hovered over them protectively.

After completing all our shopping, we strolled over to the downtown beaches to get some pictures and see what other activity might be happening. Many restaurants and other businesses were also closed for Boxing Day. We found the bus that stopped by our hotel and returned in time for the evening buffet dinner.

Prior to leaving for Nassau, we had diligently tried to find the time for Christmas services at the Catholic Church. Our travel agent spoke with several people, but was unable to obtain this information for us. I told her to not worry as we’d ask…Read More

Prior to leaving for Nassau, we had diligently tried to find the time for Christmas services at the Catholic Church. Our travel agent spoke with several people, but was unable to obtain this information for us. I told her to not worry as we’d ask at the resort. When checking into, my wife attempted to get this information. All the people behind the desk were clueless with lost looks on their faces. One person finally asked if we wanted to see a local phone book and try calling the church. Good suggestion. My wife found the phone number and made the call, again and again. No answer. Another resort employee approached the desk and told us that the Mass was scheduled for 10:30.

Sunshine woke us on Christmas morning. My girls indirectly suggested that maybe we skip the service in town and just watch one on television (Vatican Mass is played throughout Christmas day.). After all these cloudy days, they wanted to sit in the sun. No deal, we flagged down a taxi and went to Mass.

The church is in downtown Nassau and just one block off the bus stop. As we pulled up to the church, all the parking lots surrounding it were full, but there were not any people outside. We quickly walked up to the door and noticed that service had already begun. We were given the wrong time. An usher noticed our forlorn looks and stepped outside. He confirmed the misunderstanding on the starting time and shared that this was the last service for the day. I asked him if we could discretely be seated in the church to at least participate in the remainder of the service. He walked us to the back side of the church and let us in that door.

A sectioned off part of the church had been opened and only 20 to 25 people were seated here. We quietly slid into a pew and joined in the holiday service. The singing was fabulous. The well practiced choir sang every verse of each song, with enthusiasm, swaying and hand-clapping. People in the church joined in. A lady directly in front of us moved out into the aisle and danced to the beat of the music. The spiritual lift of this ceremony was great!

After the service, we walked down the hill to the bus stop. Within a few minutes the bus arrived, taking us back to the resort. By then a section of dark clouds started to roll-in. We dashed back to our rooms, changing to our swimsuits in hopes to get some of the remaining time in the sun.

We woke up to the pitter patter of rain on the window and opened our shades to see a sky full of dark gray clouds. My daughters immediately shared their fears of returning home without the required "I went on a winter vacation in the…Read More

We woke up to the pitter patter of rain on the window and opened our shades to see a sky full of dark gray clouds. My daughters immediately shared their fears of returning home without the required "I went on a winter vacation in the Bahamas and got a suntan". We comforted them with the words from many of the employees, "Tomorrow there will be sun." After breakfast we would decide the day’s activities. After all, the resort had numerous indoor functions for us until the sun decided to shine.

With each bite of food I glanced outside looking for any possible break in the wall of rain clouds. I ate as slow as possible hoping that the rain would cease by the end of our meal. No such luck. I moseyed outside to investigate the possibilities of a sunny day. Signs greeted me stating that all the boating and ocean activities had been cancelled due to the weather and high winds. I found small craft warnings to keep the boats out of the ocean. I think our family was limited to other activities for the day.

We started with a session in the exercise room. My wife and daughters overextended their caloric intake (according to them) with the food from the buffet so willingly agreed to an aerobic opportunity. Everyone declined the outdoor ice skating rink as our goal was to stay away from the ice and cold. Honestly, I was surprised at the availability of an ice rink, especially in this hot weather resort environment. I can’t imagine the cost of maintaining the ice when the temperature was higher.

The game room included multiple pool tables and ping pong tables. My girls listened attentively as I showed them billiards techniques; although my wife believes their interest was purely their desire to avoid boredom. We played game after game until they mastered some of the tips and tricks. We included numerous ping-pong games after turning over the pool tables to other resort guests. My wife played table tennis while growing up and retained her competitive nature with the game(she could not let her younger siblings beat her so she plays aggressively). The girls quickly decided that they would rather be a doubles partner with their mother instead of playing with me against their mom. We finally decided to have the two girls double against me for a series of enjoyable games.

When asked, I informed the girls that this was a foosball table, an exciting game that I recall from my college days. I noticed their "yeah right" looks and rolling of their eyes when I tried to explain the theory and strategy of playing. They did not want me to participate, believing I would be too competitive for them. I offered to work the side with the broken handle as a handicap. The four of us played this historical game for quite some time until my wrist was sore from dealing with the broken equipment.

When the girls wandered off on their own, my wife and I pulled Checkers, Chess, and other games down from the board room and relaxed on the couches. We slowly played these board games, sipping on rum drinks and talking. Much of our conversation at home references work schedules, home schedules, who is driving which daughter to what event, and I really enjoyed this calm time with my wife. I must have been too melancholy or had a bit too much rum. She killed me at Checkers.

That night the rain let up to a soft drizzle, so we walked over to the casino. Our youngest daughter was not officially old enough to gamble, but we decided to take that risk. If she was accompanied by us, hopefully no one would ask for her ID. Gambling on Christmas Eve almost felt sacrilegious, but we had completed all the resort indoor activities we could find.

When we returned from our gambling adventure the hotel employees promised that "tomorrow there will be sun".

"I wish I could see the ocean rather than all these clouds," I complained to my wife as the plane flew closer and closer to Nassau. We left subzero wind chill weather back home for a Christmas vacation in the Bahamas, and I had visions…Read More

"I wish I could see the ocean rather than all these clouds," I complained to my wife as the plane flew closer and closer to Nassau. We left subzero wind chill weather back home for a Christmas vacation in the Bahamas, and I had visions of laying in the sunshine, staying toasty warm, only to jump in the clear blue ocean water to cool off. The cloud cover was chipping away at my dream.

We finally landed at Nassau airport, passing through the gray clouds and watching as the rain dropped down on the runway. My pants were soaked as we dashed from the airplane to the airport building. I had only brought this one pair, planning to wear them to Christmas service and on the trip back home again. "I’ll hang them up to dry when we get to the resort," my wife reassured me.

We found the resort bus to drive us to Breezes. We had decided not to get a car due to the cost (about $80 a day) and Nassau already offered excellent bus transportation. The busses are called "jitneys" and they run from about 6am to late at night. Taxi fares were not overwhelming with a 10 minute ride from the airport to Cable Beach costing about $12.00. I think the longer ride from the airport to downtown Nassau was about $18.00. The bus driver maneuvered the slick roadways, reassuring us that "tomorrow will be sunny". We decided to not let the weather bother us. We would use this initial day to get acquainted with our surroundings, the scheduled options at the resort and be ready for a day of swimming the next day.

After checking into the resort, we walked around the facility. Many of the employees were wearing coats and rubbing their hands to stay warm. We had already changed into shorts. The 65 degree weather felt wonderful to us after leaving frigid temperatures in Kansas. Several people questioned us with worry, wondering if we were warm. Please stay dry and warm, they cautioned. We would, we assured them. After all, tomorrow will be warm and sunny.

We walked out to the beach and the ocean. The water was cold and rough, with not a boat or water vehicle in site. No one was on the beach or in the water. It would be different tomorrow. The beach will be packed with people.

Walking back into the resort building, we moseyed over to the indoor recreational room. I passed the group of ping pong tables, pool tables and a foosball table, into a game room. Boxes of board games were stacked on bookshelves and one table was covered with a game of Risk. A note sat on top of the game asking "do not disturb". The game of Risk can take nearly forever to play and this particular grouping of armies reflected a long running game. I hoped that the game was only from a marathon session today and not over a period of days. I was afraid to ask anyone how long it had been raining here…

We ate at the buffet dinner and participated in the evening’s entertainment. As we left the central area, returning to our rooms, a resort employee stated cheerfully, "Tomorrow there will be sun!"

I'm not sure there is a real Nassau. The city truly differed drastically depending on the time of day and your location. On Saturday, I went in to downtown with my parents and the city was completely built up for tourists. Vendors…Read More

I'm not sure there is a real Nassau. The city truly differed drastically depending on the time of day and your location. On Saturday, I went in to downtown with my parents and the city was completely built up for tourists. Vendors hawked their wares at the Straw Market and throngs of cruise ship passengers from the four BEHEMOTH vessels docked in the port mobbed the city. You had to look around to find anyone who resembled a real Bahamian on Bay St. Yuppie cafés, Sbarro's, Cartier Jewellers, McDonalds and Burger King are available for those who just want things like at home; but THESE too are part of Nassau. The tourist industry is one of the major lifebloods of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Then there was the Thursday we went into Nassau. The jitney bus (a true Bahamian experience) played loud Caribbean-sounding music that made you want to either dance or plug your ears. One or two drivers were surly, the majority were just doing their job, BUT one was exceptionally friendly and social, telling us about the hurricane (Floyd) that covered Bay St. in sand and knocked rooves off houses.

Once in Nassau on the Thursday, the feel was predominantly local Bahamian (more Caribbean in cadence than I had expected). People passing by used local expressions that I'd read about in my book "More Talkin' Bahamian" by Patricia Glinton-Melcholas. Policeman in white starched uniforms and pith helmets directed traffic, which was plentiful during the Bahamian work week.

The Bahamas is an interesting mix of First World and Third World, but I would say it is more the former than the latter. True, there's an un-American casualness, sometimes even indolence about the island people (although not as much in other Caribbean nations I've read). Yet there are ATM machines, running, potable water, working electricity, well-stocked stores, efficient regular public transportation a nascent stock exchange...and don't forget Nassau is a major financial hub. At the same time in downtown Nassau, there are many streets near the heart that don't have sidewalks where pedestrians need to walk single-file... an unmetered taxi and maverick jitney bus tried to overcharge us, reminding me somewhat of 3rd world. "Don't take me for low fence" as they say in the Bahamas.

Nassau, The Bahamas I found fascinating culturally, a blend of USA, Caribbean, England, and West Africa but with a feel all its own shaped by its topography, island-ness, proximity to North America and nearby islands, and unique music, dance, cuisine and history. Hard to pinpoint really. I'll have to go back one day to discover more aspects!    Close