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Trade winds give the Bahamas a warm, pleasant climate throughout the year. Temperatures average from 70°F during the winter, to 86°F in the summer.

So much, so close
Only 52 minutes flying time from Miami, Grand Bahama Island generously offers all you expect from a tropical destination and much more. Grand Bahama Island is more than just the excitement of Freeport/Lucaya, more than just casinos, all-inclusive hotels and world-class entertainment. Outside the city is an entire island filled with natural wonders, and incredible diversity of marine life. There are small towns that seem to sleep in time, and they hide a history unlike any other in the Caribbean.

Stroll endless miles of spectacular beaches, find your own secluded cove, dance the night away in cosmopolitan Freeport or escape civilization and explore one of the world's largest underwater cave systems.
The "discovery" of Grand Bahama was a result of Ponce de Leon's quest for the "Fountain of Youth" in 1513. Just a short vacation here will convince you that it has indeed been found.
It is believed that the Spanish explorer described the areas around the Little Bahama Bank as being "baja mar" (literally 'shallow sea'). From this, the name, Gran Bajamar, or 'Great Shallows,' evolved. Those shallows concealed for years the oldest archaeological artifacts of the Lucayan Indians, dating to the 12th century.

Whether it is unraveling the mysteries of history, or enjoying the Las Vegas style entertainment that abounds in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island offers ideal diversity surrounded by abundant natural beauty.

Grand Bahama

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Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort	Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach

Hotel Rating:	Hotel Rating:	All-Inclusive Value Plus

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Travel to and from Grand Bahama uses the Freeport International Airport..
Departure taxes are generally $18 per person, USD
Rental Cars: Getting to see most of Grand Bahama without a car is difficult, just remember that Bahamians drive on the left hand side of the road. Cars can be rented at the airport or in Freeport on a daily (approximately US $70 for a compact car, plus insurance of about US $12 a day) or weekly (US $420) basis, as can jeeps (US $90/day), mopeds (US $20/day) and bicycles. Rental Agencies include: Five Wheels Car Hire, 242-352-7001; Hertz, 242-352-3297; Dollar Rent A Car, 242-352-9308. Check the telephone yellow pages for many more.

The currency in Grand Bahama is the Bahamian and U.S. dollar accepted..

Required Proof of Citizenship: Valid US Passport

Traveling with minors: Minors traveling with only one parent or adults other than their parents must have a notarized letter from the absent parent(s) authorizing them to be taken out of the country. If the parent is deceased, a copy of the death certificate will be required for check in at the airport.

Tips: Tip according to quality of service, but bellboys and porters usually receive $1 per bag, waiters & taxis 15%.

SPECIAL NOTES

WEDDING REQUIREMENTS

Couples can be married after being a resident in the Bahamas for 24 hours. No blood test is required, and the marriage license cost is approximately $40 US. For more information, call toll free 1-888-NUPTIAL.

	APPLE RATINGS: Exceptional Standard of Service & Quality; Luxurious;
	Superior First Class; First Class; Comfortable; Modest
	Superior to other hotels with the same rating; Superior to other hotels with the same rating

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