Smiths Point

by Admin 4/8/2009 8:41:00 PM

Smith's Point is named after the Scotsman, Michael Smith, who served in the early 1800s as Commissioner of Grand Bahama Island. It is the venue for what has become a Wednesday night tradition on Grand Bahama-- the Fish Fry. The Fish Fry is an excellent opportunity to get better acquainted with both the native fish and local residents. It was started a number of years ago by the residents of Smiths Point, just outside of Lucaya, to help raise funds for their church. The fish is cooked WHOLE using local recipes. You will also find fresh conch prepared many different ways such as, salads, burgers and fritters.

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Paradise Cove

by Admin 4/3/2009 6:06:00 PM
Discovery Sun has taken a lot of people to Grand Bahama this past week so the Island is quite busy right now, which means most of the public beaches are busy too. If you don’t mind the crowds then the beach is Port Lucaya is great. However, if you want to get away from it all, I recommend you head out to Paradise Cove. Paradise Cove has a secluded beach where you can relax without the crowds you find in Port Lucaya. Snorkeling is also available at the beach, with Dead Mans Reef right off shore. You can swim out to the reef and snorkel for as long as you want. If you don’t have snorkel equipment they rent it right there at the beach. The Red Bar, on the beach offers refreshments and snacks that they cook up on the beach grill. So if you are looking to escape the regular tourist spots for a little peace and quiet, head out to Paradise Cove where you truly can get away from it all.

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Bike Tour

by Admin 4/2/2009 8:06:00 PM
The Bike Tour is operated by Kayak Nature Tours and has some of the islands most experienced and insightful guides. You cycle along Grand Bahamas shoreline while your knowledgeable guide feeds you with Grand Bahamas unique history. Throughout the tour you will have the chance to see the islands rich architectural styles and traditions, along with many of the fascinating elements of the islands ecosystem, such as: the costal rock formations, the mangroves and the beautiful tropical flora and fauna. There is also stop at Sanctuary Bay, home to approximately 16 Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins. Shopping is also part of this tour, you will visit Port Lucaya where you will find many duty-free boutiques, amazing craft stores and local products like the Bahamian straw crafts, which are woven in styles passed on through generations of local residents. Of course no tour of the island is complete without a stop at one of the islands pristine beaches, so you will have time to relax and have a dip in the warm Caribbean waters before heading back to your hotel. If you like being active you will love this tour. They do only take small groups each day, so I recommend you make reservations early. Tour reservations can be made onboard Discovery Sun at the tour desk.  

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This is a personal weblog. The views and opinions expressed here represent my own (and those of some of the commentators that I have included) and not those of Discovery Cruise Line or Discovery Management. I have worked in the cruise industry since joining Carnival Cruise Line in 1990 as a member of the cruise staff team. I joined the Discovery Cruise Line family in 1996, sailing daily to Grand Bahama Island as Shore Excursion Manager. I was promoted to the position of Cruise Director in 1999 and continued to sail daily to Grand Bahama Island until 2003, when I began working in the Miami office as Entertainment & Communications Manager. I still continue to sail to Grand Bahama at least one day per week. The purpose of this blog is to share tips and information about Grand Bahama in the I hope that it will be useful in helping visitors make the best of their travel plans from both my own and other bloggers' experiences.

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