New here...1st post!! Bahamas trip

[AllCATSforlife1]

Anyone going? We are thinking about going for about 4 days

 

[WildMoon]

I was thinking about going on the weekend.

 

[AllCATSforlife1]

I was thinking about going on the weekend.

 

[AllCATSforlife1]

Yeah us too maybe like on Thursday and coming back on Sunday...wondering how expensive it's gonna be

 

[RoyKent]

I just don’t see any scenario where it’s worthwhile. The cost far outweighs what you get in return, in my opinion.

I’m sure it’s a cool time but not for the money it takes to do it.

 

[WildMoon]

Yeah us too maybe like on Thursday and coming back on Sunday...wondering how expensive it's gonna be

AtlantisBahamas.com/UK or by calling 1.800.285.2684

 

[BBallin23]

I would say it all depends on the roster. If none of vandy, Gabriel and Washington come back, people won’t be as excited for next years team. There will still be people go, but it may not be as much as if those players return.

 

[School boy]

Welcome to the board

 

[Fannin12]

Anyone going? We are thinking about going for about 4 days

Get you Dilly Dilly shirt and enjoy the trip!

 

[AllCATSforlife1]

I just don’t see any scenario where it’s worthwhile. The cost far outweighs what you get in return, in my opinion.

I’m sure it’s a cool time but not for the money it takes to do it.

 

[AllCATSforlife1]

True I agree but I've wanted Cal's autograph for years and it's about the only scenario I see getting one before he retires ya know...so it would be worth it in that aspect alone to me

 

[AllCATSforlife1]

Get you Dilly Dilly shirt and enjoy the trip!

Haha thanks man

 

[AllCATSforlife1]

Welcome to the board

Thanks! GO CATS!!

 

[AllCATSforlife1]

I would say it all depends on the roster. If none of vandy, Gabriel and Washington come back, people won’t be as excited for next years team. There will still be people go, but it may not be as much as if those players return.

True I agree and still hoping at least 2 of those 3 come back

 

[Wall2Boogie]

Welcome virgin poster. What was your old handle?

 

[AllCATSforlife1]

Welcome virgin poster. What was your old handle?

This only handle I've ever had so true virgin I suppose, lol

 

[BlueVelvetFog]

If Im spending the scratch it requires to go to the Bahamas, I’m not going there to watch ANY damn sporting event. Any

 

[poppycat]

Been there twice, but not to see sports. Go for a good vacation, or just save your money for better games that really matter.

 

[Orange Soda King]

Troll low post count.

Just kidding, welcome to the board! Have a fun time in the Bahamas.

 

[jwheat]

Anyone going? We are thinking about going for about 4 days

If by we you mean you and a female then We are going to need to see a picture of her

 

[CatPatrick13]

Anyone going? We are thinking about going for about 4 days

Still thinking on it and trying to figure out how I can fit it into my schedule.
I went to the last one and can tell you it was well worth the money. It was a great experience on all levels.

 

[ThwKentuckyKid]

Troll low post count.

Just kidding, welcome to the board! Have a fun time in the Bahamas.

It's crazy, the trolls are following our team to the Bahamas now.

 

[77blueuk]

Are they playing in the same gym as before? If so, is it a small gym where you are guaranteed to be close enough to the action?

 

[JonathanW_rivals]

I just don’t see any scenario where it’s worthwhile. The cost far outweighs what you get in return, in my opinion.

I’m sure it’s a cool time but not for the money it takes to do it.

If you go, it's no where near worth the cost if you are ONLY going to watch the Cats.
But if you are going, with that as your vacation, with an added bonus of getting to watch the Cats, then it is much more reasonable (but still not cheap).

Atlantis is a great place for 3-4 days, especially if you have kids, but even for adults. Food is super expensive, but there are ways to save there too. For example we took a $10 water taxi over to Nassau and ate at a local restaurant one day. There is an Italian restaurant, a small convenience store, and a donut/bagel place all off-site, but a short 5-min walk, that are much more affordable.

We went 5 years ago (year before Cats were there) and I think for our family of 4, including airfare it cost us about $5K. I think that was 5 days / 4 nights.

 

[catsfanbgky]

Are they playing in the same gym as before? If so, is it a small gym where you are guaranteed to be close enough to the action?

Nah, i think it seats about 24k. It is the main arena in the Bahamas, it is where they host ALL of the big sporting events. No worries, i do not think it sells out though.

 

[AllBall]

True I agree but I've wanted Cal's autograph for years and it's about the only scenario I see getting one before he retires ya know...so it would be worth it in that aspect alone to me

Go to a book signing. I've been to a couple of Cal's and it's a good setting to interact with him and get a personalized autograph.

 

[AllBall]

Are they playing in the same gym as before? If so, is it a small gym where you are guaranteed to be close enough to the action?

New gym. It was built on site at the Atlantis.

 

[SpamburgerHamburger_rivals101482]

I just don’t see any scenario where it’s worthwhile. The cost far outweighs what you get in return, in my opinion.

I’m sure it’s a cool time but not for the money it takes to do it.

That's 100% subjective. I'll agree though, if you just want to "see UK play". Probably not the way. But if you want the vacation, it's pretty dope. I've been to that resort a couple times just on cruises and vacation and it's pretty awesome. Obviously it's not in everyone's price range, but this isn't something they are doing to try an accommodate everyone.

 

[David Beirne]

True I agree but I've wanted Cal's autograph for years and it's about the only scenario I see getting one before he retires ya know...so it would be worth it in that aspect alone to me

Go to one of Cal's luncheons (I have been going for the last 5 or 6 years in Louisville). He is always mingling in the crowd for autographs and even pictures. I have a few pic's and autograph's myself, including a NIKE basketball ! [banana]

 

[Catdaddygalore]

Yeah us too maybe like on Thursday and coming back on Sunday...wondering how expensive it's gonna be

I have no idea how accurate this is, but I heard on ksr that it will be like $5,000-$8,000(?) I’d definitely go if I had the money!

 

[Mike-D]

I have no idea how accurate this is, but I heard on ksr that it will be like $5,000-$8,000(?) I’d definitely go if I had the money!

I was quoted 2400 for 2 people. Includes flight, hotel for the week. Did not include tickets.

 

[SeussReturns]

I shall be going. I am giving up my annual Rupp trip for this. Still going to NYC to watch them play. My girlfriend allows me to drag her to two games a year. I think Bahamas and NYC will be okay with her.

 

[Catdaddygalore]

I was quoted 2400 for 2 people. Includes flight, hotel for the week. Did not include tickets.

That’s probably closer to right. I don’t go by anything mj spends on things. He’s not in touch with the common man when it comes to money.

 

[JonathanW_rivals]

I was quoted 2400 for 2 people. Includes flight, hotel for the week. Did not include tickets.

Don't forget food. That is NOT cheap there.

 

[Rupp'sRunt]

True I agree but I've wanted Cal's autograph for years and it's about the only scenario I see getting one before he retires ya know...so it would be worth it in that aspect alone to me

Fwiw it'd be pretty easy to get Cals autograph in other ways.

 

[AllCATSforlife1]

It's crazy, the trolls are following our team to the Bahamas now.

Excuse me! Did you just call me a troll?

 

[ThwKentuckyKid]

Excuse me! Did you just call me a troll?

No, I was taking to the guy behind you.