The  Mv Discovery Sun is now undergoing scheduled annual maintenace and a general spruce up and so will be out of service until October1st. Which means a few weeks vacation for me and the entertainment crew. It's a great time to plan your October travel as our fun day cruise now starts at $19.99 if you book before September 30th. This rate is inventory controlled so don't wait until it sells out - visit www.DiscoveryCruiseLine.com to see all the special offers we have for you!

 

Today I met a wonderful couple that was planning on getting married during their stay on Grand Bahama. They weren’t too sure where to do the ceremony and were asking if I had any recommendations. The Garden of the Groves is the perfect place for a romantic, tropical wedding. Winding paths, duck ponds and cascading waterfalls provide the perfect backdrop for those keepsake photos. Floral patterns of gardenias, bougainvillea, and hibiscus to name a few, make beautiful bouquets that will certainly compliment whatever is worn on that special occasion. If you are planning a wedding on Grand Bahama, remember that there are some requirements for you to obtain your marriage license.

 

1. The couple must be in Grand Bahama when applying for the marriage license, 24 hours before the wedding date. 

 

2. If either party is under 18 years old, parental consent is required. Consent forms may be obtained from the Registrar General's Office. 

 

3. If either party has been divorced, the original final decree or a certified copy must be produced.  If either party is widowed, the death certificate of the deceased spouse must be produced. 

 

4. If either party is unmarried, a notarized declaration certifying this fact must be produced and accompany the license application.

  

ALL DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE COUPLE MUST BE CERTIFIED/ NOTARIZED  

 

Grand Bahama is home to many coastal villages, towns and settlements that are spread out along its pearly white pristine beaches and bordered by turquoise blue waters. The most popular area for tourists and visitors is of course the Freeport/Lucaya area; however there are many other hidden gems to discover when you explore Grand Bahama Island’s towns and settlements. Check out DEADMAN’S REEF is the home of Paradise Cove, where you can swim out to some of the best snorkeling reefs, and the Brown family, who have lived here for 100 years. A recent archaeological dig along the eroding beachfront unearthed many artifacts belonging to the Lucayan Indians -- hearths, animal bones, pottery pieces, and shell beads. One of the most important Lucayan archaeological sites discovered to date, it has been dated at around 1200-1300AD.

I have been really busy the past few days preparing for Discovery Sun to go into wet dock. There is a lot of packing up and cleaning to be done as well as a lot of paperwork. I am getting there slowly and still have a few more days to get it all done. The weather has been fantastic on Grand Bahama, perfect beach weather, if I only had the time. I am off tomorrow and have a ton of stuff to do, so I have another busy day ahead of me. I am looking forward to my break in Fort Lauderdale so that I can relax and spend time at the beach & boating….all the things I love to do…