Things to do around Wyndham Viva Fortuna resort
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Things to do around Wyndham Viva Fortuna resort
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Bahamas Vacation and Travel page. We are planning to go to the Bahamas end of January and took an option to stay in above hotel. Are there any interesting things to do around the hotel area, apart from shopping.
Also is there any public transport to Lucayan National Park and what is more or less the cost ? More info: Bahamas | Bahamas Vacations | Bahamas News | Bahamas Real Estate
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Bahamas Vacation and Travel page. Here are a few of the most popular attractions on Grand Bahama Island:
Grand Bahama Attractions
West End
West End, appropriately located on the western tip of the island, is the oldest city on Grand Bahama Island. This picturesque fishing village is probably best known for its history as a liquor smuggling town during Prohibition.
Deadman's Reef
The home of Paradise Cove, where one 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 beach front unearthed many ancient artifacts believed to have belonged to the Lucayan Indians - hearths, animal bones, pottery pieces and shell beads. One of the most important Lucayan archaeological sites to ever be discovered, it has been dated at around 1200-1300 AD.
Holmes Rock
This little community is known for a unique cave that sits behind a local night club. It is over 200 yards in diameter and produces fresh water at low tide and salt water at high tide.
Eight Mile Rock
This is the largest settlement outside of Freeport/Lucaya. The town is actually a string of settlements, lumped together, and named after the 8 miles of solid rock contained here.
Hawksbill
The residential area was created mainly to house the workers employed in Freeport/Lucaya. It is located on Hawksbill Creek, which lent its name to the Hawksbill Creek Agreement that paved the way for the creation of Freeport/Lucaya.
Pinder's Point
This string of four connected villages can trace its roots back to a white settler and his slaves. The town has been slow to adopt the American-style fast lane culture that came with the tourist trade, even though it lies just minutes outside Freeport/Lucaya.
Freeport/Lucaya
The capital of Grand Bahama and the second largest city in the Islands of The Bahamas. The city was built expressly for tropical fun. It is the site of many tourist beaches and activities, as well as the International Bazaar and the Port Lucaya Marketplace.
Lucayan National Park
Located about about 13 miles east of Freeport, you can catch a shuttle bus or a taxi. Be sure to give yourself a whole day to explore this beautiful natural resource. People sometimes give themselves only an hour or two to tour the park, and they usually regret it. The various trails and walkways lead to groves of pine trees, mangrove swamps and large caves. There is also a gorgeous beach complete with picnic facilities which offers visitors plenty of space to relax after a long hike.
Admission to the park is $3 per person. Call to purchase tickets ahead of time.
Lucayan National Park
Grand Bahama Highway
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas
242-352-5438
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm daily More info: Bahamas | Bahamas Vacations | Bahamas News | Bahamas Real Estate
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Bahamas Vacation and Travel page. We are planning to stay at the Wyndham resort in the Grand Bahamas. This is an "all-inclusive" resort, but is there any nightlife that is included in this? More info: Bahamas | Bahamas Vacations | Bahamas News | Bahamas Real Estate
NOTE:These pages are archives of the old Bahamas Message Board Vacation Forums. They are no longer maintained and most of the information is either out-of-date or incorrect. To ask vacation questions pertaining to The Bahamas, please visit:
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Bahamas Vacation and Travel page. We would like to stay here, but airfare is only reasonable to Nassau, can we get to Grand Bahama affordably from Nassau? More info: Bahamas | Bahamas Vacations | Bahamas News | Bahamas Real Estate
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