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Bahamas Islands Vacation Resort Guide by MainTour
[ Overview / Grand Bahama Island / Freeport / Lucaya / Lucayan Nat'l Park ]
Find fun and excitement in the Caribbean Islands


Adventure Overview Vacation Resorts - Bahamas Islands
Fourth Largest Island and Second Most Popular Tourist Destination of the Bahamas is located just barely 50 miles east of Florida. The area includes two major botanical gardens sporting a exotic collection of native flora and fauna.

This island is picking up the nickname "New World Riviera" because of its two major tourist resort centers. These are Freeport and Lucaya where one can find casinos, nightclubs, fine dining, watersports. The west and east tips of the island are by contrast quite, private beach areas.

Tour The Outter Islands
Have you ever wondered how to find your own private/secluded island paradise? Looking for someplace quiet, remote, unspoiled, but in easy reach of civilization? This is it!

Great opportunities for Outdoor Recreation including:


    Fishing - Popular destination for bonefishing, reef fishing and deep-sea fishing.
    Golf - 3x 18-hole golf courses and 1x 9-hole course.
    Tennis - 30-plus tennis courts.
    Diving - The Underwater Explorers Society (UNEXSO) offers a Dolphin Experience program where divers can swim with these marine mammals.
    Beaches - 96 miles of white sand beaches.
    Boating - 6 major marinas.

Freeport, BS

Freeport is the closest and most easily accessible Caribbean resort center from the Florida coast. Its International Bazaar and Princess Casino are a popular venue for top-name entertainment and gaming action.

Freeport's International Bazaar - is a 10-acre complex of shops and restaurants that feature wide selection of goods and foods from around the globe.

Rand Nature Center
E. Settler's Way, Freeport, BS; (242) 352-5438;
Open: Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM / Sat 9AM-1PM; Guided Tours Mon-Sat @ 10AM;
Guided Bird Walks on first saturday of each month @ 8AM; [ Birding ]

Located just 3 miles northeast of Freeport is this nature preserve with 100 acres of prime Bahamian pine forest. Nature trails and visitor center guide you to native flora, reptiles, birds, a flock of Caribbean flamingos and a replica of a Lucayan Indian village. Home to over 120 species of bird, this is one of the prime bird-watching destinations in the Caribbean.

Other Freeport, Bahamas services:


    Reef Tours, LTD. - glass-bottom boats, snorkeling, - (242) 373-5891
    Kayak Nature Tours - (242) 373-2485

    Lucaya Pelican Bay Resort Hotel
    Midshipment Road, Freeport, ,
    Grand Bahama Island's only boutique hotel, this is a charming, intimate European designed property, graced by Caribbean romance and Bahamian hospitality. Perched amidst lush tropical gardens and nestled between a world-class marina and the warm Bahamian sand and sea, Pelican Bay offers outstanding quality of accommodations and service.

    Xanadu Beach Resort
    Sunken Treasure Drive - Freeport, , Bahamas
    A superior first-class, exclusive resort on the beach close to casino, golf, and shops is ideally situated for visitors to the area. It has a welcoming atmosphere that emphasizes friendly and hospitable service. The hotel has excellent facilities as well as comfortable guest rooms and public areas.

    Fairfield Port Lucaya Resort and Yacht Club
    Bell Channel Bay Road - Freeport, , Bahamas 00000
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    Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club is a secluded oasis in the midst of a multimillion dollar marina. Ideally situated by the Port Lucaya Marketplace with 80 distinctive shops, restaurants, entertainment, scuba, snorkeling, shark dives, the "Dolphin Experience", and miles of glorious white sand beaches. The 160 oversized rooms and suites offer private balconies or patios, and all the extras you look for.

    Port Lucaya Resort and Yacht Club
    Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club is a secluded oasis in the midst of a multimillion dollar marina. Ideally situated by the Port Lucaya Marketplace with 80 distinctive shops, restaurants, entertainment, scuba, snorkeling, shark dives, the "Dolphin Experience", and miles of glorious white sand beaches. The 160 oversized rooms and suites offer private balconies or patios, and all the extras you look for.

    Bahamas Princess Resort Casino
    Ranfurly Circus, Freeport, ,
    1000 Acres Of Tropical Gardens * Golf * Casino * Shows * Standard And Medium Rooms At Country Club Superior And Deluxe Rooms At The Tower

    Best Western Castaways Resort & Suites
    East Mall, Freeport, ,
    From the sports enthusiast, to the business person, for families, honeymooners, or those who simply want to relax, with 118 Caribbean styled, beautifully appointed, fully renovated rooms and suites Castaways Resort & Suites will delight all.

    Castaways Resort & Suites
    Po Box F-42629, Freeport, ,

    Chillingsworth Court
    North Bahamia, Freeport, ,
    Located just one mile from the action at Princess Casino and International Bazaar.

    Bahamas Island Palms Hotel
    P.O. Box F44881, Freeport, ,
    The Island Palm Resort is a tourist class resort located on the beautiful island of Freeport in th Bahamas. The resort is located 1 mile from Freeport International Airport. Guest rooms at the resort are decorated with soft coral walls, colorful Poinciana and hibiscus motif bedspreads and drapes, rattan furniture and natural tile floors. This is one of Grand Bahamas' oldest resorts but has recently completed some refurbishments. The hotel is minutes to fine dining, shopping, and entertainment.

    The Westin Lucaya Beach Golf Resort
    Sea Horse Lane, Grand Bahama Island, BS
    55 miles off the coast of Florida, The Westin at Our Lucaya Beach& Golf Resort is in the heart of Grand Bahama Island. 5 acres of sandy beaches, sparkling turquoise waters, and tropical surroundings commonly described as cool, colorful, and Caribbean. 749 beautiful guest rooms and suites - most with ocean views-feature the Westin Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®. 14 restaurants and cafés serve numerous delicious options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Create the ultimate romantic atmosphere, ideal for honeymooners or couples who just want to feel like it's their honeymoon.

    Flamingo Bay Yacht Club & Marina
    Jolly Roger Drive, Grand Bahama Island, 4 BS
    The Flamingo Bay at Taino Beach, Grand Bahama Island is a great value hotel located on the marina close to the Port Lucaya Marketplace. This resort offers the amenities of Ritz Beach waterpark and Pirates of the Bahamas Beach theme park. Private and convenient, this location offers you the best of what the Bahamas has to offer.

    Lucaya Sheraton Beach Resort
    Royal Palm Way, Freeport, BS
    Sheraton At Our Lycaya Resting On 372 Acres of White Sand Beach. The Sheraton At Our Lucaya is Formerly Known As the Reef Village Area. This 5-Story Building Located At the West End of Our Lucaya Resort is Adjacent To the Westin At Our Lucaya. Sheraton Guests May Use the Amenities of Both Properties.

    Bahamas Island Seas Resort
    123 Silver Point Dr, Freeport, ,
    The tropical Island Seas Resort is surrounded by a host of activities. Relax on our secluded beach and enjoy the pool, hot tub, waterfall, and the island's only Tiki-Hut restaurant and bar. Our excellent location puts you within minutes of the Port Lucaya Market place, and Lucaya Golf & Country Club. The resort has the prestiqious Gold Crown award from RCI - only one other resort in Freeport has the distinction.

    Running Mon Marina & Resort
    206 Kelly Court N Knolts Blvd., Freeport, ,

    Xanadu Beach Resort & Marina
    Sunken Treasure Drive, Freeport, ,
    A superior first-class, exclusive resort on the beach close to casino, golf, and shops is ideally situated for visitors to the area. It has a welcoming atmosphere that emphasizes friendly and hospitable service. The hotel has excellent facilities as well as comfortable guest rooms and public areas.


Lucaya, BS

Lucaya is a growing beach resort development located just a few miles east of Freeport.


Lucayan National Park

Lucayan National Park
Located 24 miles east of Lucaya on Grand Bahama Hwy; (242) 352-5438;
Open: Daily 9AM-4PM; Tickets available at Rand Nature Center;

40-acre preserve includes one of the largest underwater cave system in the world. A nature trail leads to a observation platform inside Ben's Cave and Burial Mound Cave. Swimming inside caves is permitted and diving requires special permits. Ben's Cave may be closed during summer months to protect the fruit bat nurseries.

This park has various ecological zones:

Kayak Nature Tours
Ask about the six-hour leisurely kayak trip through inland creeks, mangrove forest, picnic lunch, guided nature walk and visit to the caves. (242) 373-2485.

Sheraton Grand Paradise Island
Po Box Ss 6307 Casino Drive - Nassau, , Bahamas
14-story high rise oceanfront resort located on 3 miles of white sugar sand beach. Each of the newly-renovated 340 guest rooms and suites offer a private balcony and a spectacular view of the turquoise ocean. Enjoy the fitness center, tennis courts, oceanfront fresh-water pool, water sports and daily scheduled activities. Championship Golf is available just 1/2 mile away; preferred rates are available for resort guests.

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