OT: Going to the Bahamas

[Uncle Ruckus]

We're using someone's timeshare and got a condo in Freeport for our upcoming honeymoon. We're wanting to swim with dolphins, snorkel/scuba and go on a fishing trip, bonefish are suppose to be big down there. Anyone have any experience around the area? Any advice on things to do or places to go?

 

[57stratdawg]

Ive spent several days in The Atlantis if that helps any.

 

[Hammer Down]

You can get yourself killed quickly if you get out of the main areas. I recommend somewhere else. They are not friendly to Americans either.

 

[ShrubDog]

I know that its Square Grouper season there year round. They come in several colors and there is no limit.

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

The town square in Freeport is fun, lots of bars, etc. in one spot. There's a casino a block away or so too

 

[Digging dog]

The cruise ship port area is a dump. However on the lagoon by the straw market is a man making fresh conch salad in a hut. Grab an order and a few Kalik beers and enjoy.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

You can say that about any foreign country with a lot of tourist.

 

[Scottfield1]

Bahamas

You can get yourself killed quickly if you get out of the main areas. I recommend somewhere else. They are not friendly to Americans either.

I am not sure where you are going but I have been all over the Bahamas dozens of times and have never seen problems with Bahamians towards Americans. I am sure there are isolated pockets, but getting killed. Maybe going into the slums of Nassua, but the Bahamas and the people are amazing. That is just crazy talk.

 

[DerHntr]

You can get yourself killed quickly if you get out of the main areas. I recommend somewhere else. They are not friendly to Americans either.

consider the source folks. Goat has a chance of being killed off the beaten path anywhere in the world and no one is friendly to him **

 

[HD6]

Why did that need sarcasterisks?

 

[DerHntr]

Why did that need sarcasterisks?

The sarcasterisks were only for the "no one is friendly to him part." Shirley at least one or two people are friendly at first. Now, for the getting killed part...

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Do multiple personalities work the same as cat lives? Or if that's the case, do goats have 9 lives?

 

[Coast Dawg]

Check out Bishop's near the community of High Rock. It's a tiny motel located on the beach with nothing else around but a small block building restaurant (both owned by Bishop). You can order from the gazebo/bar across the street (overlooking the water) and eat there. Try a High Rock beer while there...

Best meal I had all week (went there about 7 years ago)

http://www.bishopsresort.net/

 

[Old Fart Dawg]

The cruise ship port area is a dump. However on the lagoon by the straw market is a man making fresh conch salad in a hut. Grab an order and a few Kalik beers and enjoy.

This. Get some goodies at the straw market. The t-shirts are cheap there too. Also, don't eat the yellow snow.

 

[SWFLDawg]

Abacos

Get the eff out of Nassau and take Bahamas Air to Marsh Harbor and then the Albury's Ferry to Hopetown on Elbow Key or to Green Turtle Key. You can charter fishing boats or rent your own. The reef off the beach at Hopetown is 50 yards off shore. Snorkeled with my nine year old daughter there.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

You can get yourself killed quickly if you get out of the main areas. I recommend somewhere else. They are not friendly to Americans either.

On a related note, I'm going to Jackson soon...

 

[mstateglfr]

You can get yourself killed quickly if you get out of the main areas. I recommend somewhere else. They are not friendly to Americans either.

You are nothing if not entertaining.

 

[Jgbishop]

I'll even let you stay for a discount**