Pros: Beautiful beach, private, quiet, all-inclusive Cons: Dull and lifeless
Club Fortuna Beach is an all-inclusive beach resort near Freeport on Grand Bahama Island. The resort is fairly secluded, located about 5 or 10 miles from the town. There are no other resorts of any consequence nearby, making it at once more private than...
Pros: all-inclusive. Beach Front. Lots of activities Cons: What is with these rooms? Food gets old rather quickly...
In the tradition of the honeymoon, my new husband and I decided to escape the rain torrents of Ohio and run to the sun. Bahamas. That sounds good. That sounds really good.
We had a vacation voucher for Viva Club Fortuna, which is an...
Pros: Port Lucaya Marketplace is wonderful (although they don't haggle at the straw market) Cons: nothing else of note, mostly generic forests, Freeport very run down and economically depressed
To my extreme disappointment, all but one Freeport shore excursion was cancelled at the last minute during my recent Bahamas cruise. The tour operators decided that at a mere 80 degrees out, it wasn't warm enough for any water activities be they boating ...
Pros: Beautiful beaches, wonderful hospitality, entertainment, gambling (which could be a CON!) Cons: Venders could be quite persistent.
My husband and I never really got a honeymoon after we were married, so on Valentines of 1998 he surprised me with a planned vacation to the Grand Bahamas. We had never been anywhere tropical before, so this long awaited trip could not approach us...
Pros: The Staff Cons: Rooms; restaurant on site; the bathroom
My husband I went to the Bahamas in March 2002 as a weekend get-away for my birthday. Unfortunately for us, we stayed at the Port Lucaya Resort and Yacht Club. First of all, there are many resorts that have "Lucaya" in the title, so I want to make sure...
Pros: Beautiful beaches, low $$ available Cons: Can get a little boring if you don't know where to go for fun
Last April I went with my girlfriends to all-inclusive Club Fortuna on Grand Bahama Island. We happened to fall upon what we thought was a really good deal ($600/person included everything, flight from Boston, transfers, hotel, food & drinks for 4...
Pros: good prices, loads of fun, go with the flow Cons: plan ahead
Grand Bahama Island is great if you do not expect to much. We have been 5 times and stayed at various properties. Favorite is the Port Lucaya Yacht club. Pretty much clean and decent service. Close to things to do, and close to the beach. Here are...
Pros: Tons of things to see and do, very friendly people, clean environment Cons: getting on and off the ship takes forever! Watch out crossing the streets - they drive on the LEFT over there!
I just returned from one of the best vacations I've ever had. I would even venture to say it might rank number one. Definitely in the top three!
Our adventure began at 6:45 Friday morning, as our group gathered at the Discovery Cruise line in...
Pros: Wonderful island hospitality Cons: My trip was too short!
Hey now, Mon... your boss may not suddenly announce that your company is treating the staff to a three-day getaway cruise to the Bahamas... like mine did! But even if you have to pay your own way, this place is definitely worth your visit....
Pros: none Cons: too much money for very little in return
Freeport is a place that looks like someone started something about 20 years ago, forgot what they were doing and never finished it. We visited last year and were happy to leave. This is not a place to go and relax. The hotel properties are tired and...
I love to travel and Freeport Bahamas was one of my first Caribbean vacations. If you ever want to visit a tropical desert then Freeport is for you; or if you are stressed and want to get away from people this is also the vacation for you.
Pros: relaxing, almost empty beach during off season Cons: boring night life
My husband and I just recently took our first trip to Grand Bahama Island and all I can say is that it was a nice relaxing getaway, but if you are looking for fun and excitement, you might want to look elsewhere. We took a direct flight out of...
Pros: Very friendly people, beautiful beaches and resorts, lots of daytime activity Cons: A lot more expensive than many other islands near/in the Caribbean, also lacking in nightlife
We arrived at Grand Bahama International airport early afternoon after a very long morning. It was very hot and muggy out, all we wanted to do was check into the hotel and go take a swim in one of the resorts four pools. And then we saw the lines for...
Pros: Very reasonable cost for what we got Cons: Need better directional signs onboard
===singing=== Sailing, sailing, over the bounding waves... Planning a Bahamas vacation? You might want to seriously consider flying into Fort Lauderdale (unless you are fortunate enough to live here) and booking a cruise on Discovery! Just last...
Here a smile, there a smile... everywhere a smile-smile... this was my impression of the Lucayan Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama. These people have tourism down to a fine art, and I told many of them so! This time last weekend I was there!!! ...
Pros: Flight and all-inclusive packages available Cons: Flat soda!
Review Topic: Overview
Ever had your heart broken? Well, mine was squashed like an insignificant vermin last summer around July. Yeah yeah I was pitiful, but that loser helped me find the most beautiful place on earth! Just...
Pros: Beautiful Beaches, clear blue waters, friendly natives, and a great hotel for the price! Cons: The downtown area was a bit run down but far away from our new hotel.
Hotel Costs:
I was in the Grand Bahamas 3 weeks ago with my mother. We stayed at the Ritz Beach resort for a measly $264 (including taxes) for an entire week! That amounts to $37 a night! It was an unbeatable deal that I landed from skyauction.com....
Pros: Great value, Very nice resort Cons: Pushy vendors, average cleanliness
My wife and I had a fairly large wedding, so we couldn't afford an extravagant honeymoon, but I still wanted to find something special and memorable. We had always talked about going to the islands, and the chance finally came with a very...
Pros: Great diving, excellent service by the crew Cons: None
Coming all the way from California to take a cruise out of Miami, we decided to extend our vacation and fly over to the Bahamas for Christmas. We would spend five nights in Freeport, Grand Bahamas diving. Our accommodations and diving were arranged...
Pros: Great weather, nice people Cons: Closed on Sunday
My wife and I recently returned from a four day vacation in Freeport, Grand Bahama. All in all, we had a fabulous time. The weather was beautiful and it was great to swim knowing that we had about two months before we could swim at home. We stayed at...
We have visited Grand Bahama Island several times. It is a great trip to take if you only have a few days to get away and you are planning a last minute trip. You can book last minute packages that include airfare and accommodations for two or more...
Pros: certain items are very inexpensive, nice natives, lovely weather, tours, International Market, casinos Cons: hotel/motel too expensive for what you get (or don't) get
I was just 16 when I ventured to Freeport via Discovery Cruise. I had hoped to make my way to Nassau but never did.
There were several memorable moments during this trip. The first being the smiley face on the water tank as we got off the...
Pros: Beautiful weather Cons: Bad food, service. Too expensive.
My daughter graduates from high school, June 2000, we wanted to give her something very special. A trip to the Bahamas! Oh boy, what a great idea. We have read many great things about the Bahamas. She loves the beach, what a great thing to do. There...
Pros: Great diving; lots of fun during the holidays. Cons: Expensive,
I have been to Freeport and Port Lucaya a few times, and have always enjoyed my visit. My husband and I scuba dive and found our five night package included all the elements needed to make this an enjoyable trip. However, I find myself agreeing with...
Pros: Very relaxing and worry free Cons: Hard sell on the vacation club
I visited Club Fortuna Beach Resort in December just before Christmas 1999. I found the resort to be exceptional! With the meals and the drinks included in the price, there is nothing additional to pay for. It is not a tourist trap as some resorts are....
Pros: beautiful ocean, friendly people Cons: very expensive food and drinks
In January 1999, my husband and I went to the Bahamas for our honeymoon. to be honest, it was not our first choice. But, we wanted to exchange our timeshare resort and the Bahamas was the only caribbean choice for our dates. So we got ourselves all...
Pros: Beauty, sun, and new experiences. Cons: Mosquitoes, expensive groceries, and costly restaurants.
Review Topic: Accommodations
Our trip was for one week at the Bahamia Vacation Club. We traveled there in September on the 8th thru the 15th. This resort is older but has been purchased by a conglomerate who is upgrading it....
Pros: relaxed Cons: not a lot of nightlife or non-beach related activities
Though it's a very touristy destination, it's worth the trip. The major attraction there, is of course the beach. So if you're looking for fun in the sun, this may be the place to go. The weather is always perfect, the natives are SO friendly, and the...
Pros: wonderful beaches, great weather Cons: poor service, expensive
Back in the summer of 1998, I "won" a trip for two to Freeport/Port Lucaya. Now I am writing this article because this trip seemed to be very popular as a "prize" for trying out timeshares or shopping services. Anyway, this is a...
From the moment we stepped off the 2nd hand plane- you could tell we were in impoverished city. (We were expecting paradise like on the brochures-ha!) The limo that picked us up, (yea,...
Pros: Sun, Activities, Gambling, Exquisite Cocktails Cons: Sometimes Too Hot (BURN)
Review Topic: Entertainment
This place is the primo for vacation. Bathed in beauty and heat, and located in the heart of the Carribean, it is the ultimate place to be. It's jam packed with activities. You can check out the flea...
Pros: It's the Caribbean. Cons: Be sure to stay ON the beach.
We took a boat (something about Princess in the name, I think) from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama. My daughter and I both hated the boat. You had a meal ticket, & you ate only during a time dictated by the color of your ticket. The boat was...
My wife and I recently (Feb. 2-6) visited Club Viva Fortuna on Grand Bahama. The resort is located a short cab ride from Freeport, maybe 5 miles. We learned about the resort through a travel agent and got a very good deal for an all-inclusive 2nd...
Pros: fun open-air bars in Port Lucaya, really nice pools at the Westin & Sheraton Hotels. Cons: Very expensive food & drinks. Cold ocean water. Dead dance clubs.
My husband & I went to to the Grand Bahama Island 3/29/03-04/02/03. We booked our trip through the website "Cheapcarribean.com". I had no intention of going to the Bahamas, nor did I ever hear of the Ritz Beach Resort until cheapcarribean.com sent me...
Pros: Port Lucaya Marina and Resort was affordable and clean. Currency US/Bahamian, valued the same. Cons: Service poor,expect slower and less professional service from waiters.
Stayed at Port Lucaya Marina and Resort Length of stay was five nights Transportation to island on Discovery Cruise lines from Fort Lauderdale, Fl. Purchased trip on Ebay from Cruise Goddess, Travel Agency Total cost of trip (not including airfare ...
Pros: all-inclusive, plenty of things to do. Cons: Local "vendors" bug you to buy there wares as you lie on the beach.
Viva Club Fortuna was wonderful from the moment we arrived. The staff is super friendly and more than accommodating. The entertainment staff are also the event coordinators (bocce ball, tennis, aerobics, volleyball, etc.), so you get to know them...
We stayed for 7 nights at the Sheraton/Westin at Our Lucaya with our 1 year old daughter and another couple with their 18 month old son. We stayed in the building that is closest to Camp Lucaya the program they have for children. The resort itself was ...
Lovely vacation for mid February. Indiana was cold & the Bahamas were hot.
The resort was nice. The rooms were not spectacular. They were your basic 2 dbl beds & bathroom but, who was in the room anyway. We spent alot of time in the...
Pros: Economical, great diving/snorkling, beautiful water Cons: Late arrival times, Short Happy Hours at Hotel
My husband and I have visited the Bahama Princess Resort located on the island of Grand Bahama. Book your vacation through Pricess Vacations from one of their tour cities and get yourself a great bargain!
The two of us have visited 4 times during...
Pros: Good value for money; beautiful scenery; lots to do Cons: Mediocre food in onsite restaurants (inclusive plan)
These popular three and four day packages are popular for a reason. They are a good value and offer many features which would appeal to a number of different interests. Our four day all-inclusive package included airfare on the Princess Laker line jet,...
Pros: Beautiful beaches, friendly people Cons: High cost of living.
I call Grand Bahama my second home. The reason for this is that I came there as a visitor and fell in love with the island. Consequently, my visit lasted six years.
When I arrived, I was fascinated by the clear, blue waters, the warm, soft breeze,...
Pros: All-inclusive great deal Cons: they take your wrist band at check out so if you plan on doing anything your last day (activities) make sure you get the equipment before check out!
I traveled to the Grand Bahamas with two of my friends (all women between 32 and 50. We were just looking for a warm tropical escape from the snow at home. We flew out of Hartford, CT on a charter from Grand Bahama Vacations. The flight wasn't long (2...
Pros: Very few interesting places. Cons: Boring, unsafe, ugly.
I went to Freeport back in 1992, and have never wanted to go back. There was simply nothing to do there. It is the most boring place I have ever been to, and I would not recommend anyone to go there. If you think it's okay that there's nothing to do,...
Pros: Crystal Clear Water & Beautiful White Beaches Cons: Dirty with litter and run down homes or half built homes
The island of Grand Bahamas was rather disappointing after such a long wait to go to the Bahamas. Although I enjoyed my week stay in a timeshare, I noticed how run down and poor the island actually is. There seemed to be litter everywhere, which...
Pros: Has a good climate and some interesting things to do. Cons: Too much pressure to sell resorts and food at resorts is not really that good.
We traveled to Freeport, Grand Bahamas in January 2000.
We arrived on Saturday at the Ritz Beach Resort. It is a clean place with much construction going on. They are in the process of adding rooms and developing a large oval swimming pool....
Pros: snorkeling Cons: the trip to the Bahamas, the food
The Bahamas reminded me of a lot of Hawaii. The only difference between Hawaii and the Bahamas is the snorkeling. Bahamas has far more superior snorkeling than Hawaii, but the coral seems to be dying in Bahamas and may not be there much longer....
Pros: Great value, lovely resort, lots or activities Cons: Be careful of extras you pay up front for-get guarantees
When my husband and I were married, we wanted a nice honeymoon, but were short on money and time. I happened by a travel agent one day and picked up a flyer on the Princess Resort and Casino located on the Grand Bahama Island, Freeport. We booked a 3...
Pros: not as crowded as other Bahamian ports, beaches, good weather Cons: dirty, rundown, not much to do
My grandparents treated their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to a cruise to Mexico for their 60th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately something was wrong with one of our ship's engines and we ended up with a trip to the Bahamas. ...
Pros: Staff, rooms and affordable Cons: Not close to downtown
Review Topic: Accommodations
Arriving at Xanadu was an experience. First of all, it is the only Pink Hotel on the island but the employees greet you with smiles, cheers and a helping hand for your bags. Even though we arrived...
Well, I did & I bought into it. It was a great deal.$199.00 per person for 8days, 7 nights of Florida & a cruise to Freeport, Bahamas. Florida is great but the Bahamas is awesome! Everyone should go there at least once in their life. I wouldn't...
If you are looking for a fun filled trip to the sea, then a cruise to the Bahamas is exactly what you are looking for. Most cruise ships that go to the Bahamas will pull into port there for quite a while and let you wander and explore. Some even let...
just before christmas, i had the opportunity to take a much-needed vacation to freeport with one of my oldest friends. we both thought that we would have the time of our lives and paint the town red on our final 'girls-only' vacation before graduating...
Pros: Incredible Beach, Pool, Inexpensive Cons: Had to go home
We just returned from the Bahamas on a package purchased at CheapCaribbean.com for $399 per person, which included 7 nights at the Ritz Beach Resort and air from Ft. Lauderdale on Laker Air. The price had us very leary at first, wondering why it was so...
Pros: Beaches and hotel area around the resorts, ONLY! Cons: Everything else, very ghetto in a WAR LORD kind of way!
It is my personal belief the only people who go to Freeport are the ones who got tricked and thought they were going to Nassau instead! I was tricked into getting a very cheap deal to Freeport via www.hotwire.com because I couldn't believe the price ...
Pros: Sun, Sand, & Relaxation Cons: Nothing I could think of
Imagine yourself on quiet beach, sipping your favorite icey beverage, with the warm ocean waves lapping at your toes and the gentle breeze through your hair....and you have Club Viva Fortuna. The only way I could describe it more is to say relaxing, and...
Pros: The great times,Great beaches!Great deals! Cons: Travel can add up if you take cabs around!
We just got back from a week on the Grand Bahama Island and thought this was a good time for an update!Well lots has been going on in the GrandBahamas Island,Things are slow now with travlers,This is a great time to go tons of travel deals at most...
Pros: Low cost, all inclusive, great drinks and friendly staff, beautiful secluded beach Cons: Boring food, no free or low cost shuttle service to town, taxi gets expensive
Low cost, quiet resort with a gorgeous private beach. All inclusive is the way to go. Food was pretty mediocre and we did tire of it quickly, but for the price, who could complain. Drinks were wonderful. Bartenders were so nice as were most of the staff. ...
Pros: Affordable, duty free shopping, clear water Cons: Not much action
My roomate and I recently spent a week at Grand Bahama's Resort - The Bahamia. Although still under construction, it was pretty nice. There is a Casino right on the property. But don't get too excited...that's all there is to do at nighttime. I was...
Pros: Nice, clear water Cons: same food everyday, not much to do at this hotel
The resort was an Ok resort. I took my brother on a trip there last month for his summer vacation. He really had a good time, there were plenty of other kids there his age (14-16). The water was real warm, and pretty. The beach at the hotel, it would...
Pros: So friendly, fun, safe, and accomodating:) Cons: can't think of any.
We just returned from a one week trip to Grand Bahamas and the best part of our trip was scuba diving with Grand Bahamas Scuba. Fred and Melinda are absolutely fantastic and are super laid back yet safe dive masters which is the best of both worlds. We actually did theo's wreck and a shark dive for the same price as a regular two tank dive and Melinda emailed us pictures of our week for free too. They were so friendly and fun that we just had the best time with them. We went with them because we heard some suspect things about UNEXSCO, and we have never been happier with a dive operation and we've dove in Cozumel, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba, Cancun, and Maui. I would highly recommend them.
I HAD AN AWESOME TIME!!!!! by enjoyinglife77 ,May 14 '08
Pros: Awesome Hospitality,loving weather, food is great, beaches are wonderful I give it five thumbs up!!! Cons: Wish I could have stayed longer!!!
We stayed at Our Lucaya and we had an awesome time there. The locals are very friendly and pleasant. The food was great. We also enjoyed Port Lucaya which is located right across from the hotel. The entertainment was wonderful as well. My friends and I dance the night away over at the Port Lucaya. Very social and safe atmosphere.
getting around was not a problem, because everything was in reach. I really loved the people over there they was very, very, very nice to us. even when we went out to dinner the services was really great and our food was hot.
My friends and I will definitely return there again.
I guess everyone experiences are different. So those of you who are reading this and haven't visited Freeport,Grand Bahama as yet don't base your decision on our comments go and experience it for yourself, because what I might enjoy you might not and vise-versa. You really won't know how a place is until you go and experience it for yourself.
Great Destination With the Best Beaches by asse ,Jun 30 '05
Pros: Great white sand beaches, wonderful people, beautiful scenery. Cons: Can't live there.
All I can say is what a place---just returned from a stay at the Westin. Beautiful grounds, pools and beaches.
People are so friendly, and the Square across the street has entertainment and partying till 12-1AM.
Can't wait to get back. Loved it all.
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