Freediving Eleuthera, Bahamas
June 28, 2006 | Written by Jesse
Freediving is a very misunderstood type of aquatic sport, one that seems to be better known in Europe where world-class athletes descend to incredible depths of more than 300 feet. It can be risky at the professional level, cold and dark at exaggerated depths. True pros can hold their breath for an incredible eight (8!) minutes plus, and have physically transformed their minds and bodies through rigorous training regimens,... [Read more]
Grand Hyatt Bali’s Renovation
June 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Grand Hyatt Bali has officially re-launched the newly renovated rooms which located in West and South village. Grand Hyatt Bali’s guestrooms are aesthetically designed to exude harmony and homely ambience to create the mood of “home away from home” by using warm earth tone colors throughout the space. Beige in color or natural look has given a warm prominent touch to the room. Modern technology and attention to... [Read more]
New on the Out Islands
June 19, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
NASSAU, Bahamas — Mar. 27, 2006 — The Bahamas’ best kept secret is “Out” and developers are looking to the untouched beach shores aligned by the most impossibly cobalt-blue and turquoise waters that make up the Out Islands. With managed growth ranging from luxury casinos to Audubon recognized developments, these unspoiled islands in The Bahamas are undergoing a hopping renaissance while still maintaining... [Read more]
Electricity in the Bahamas
December 29, 2005 | Written by Jesse
Please note that the common Caribbean electrical current is 110V AC, the same as what we use here in the United States. [Read more]
Written by Jesse SiglowYeah, but what about sharks?
December 1, 2005 | Written by Jesse
This is a question that comes up a lot; the reason you see this in the Tips category
is that fear of sharks (and other aquatic “monsters”) is not only blown way out
of proportion, but drilled into most of our psyches by movies such as “Jaws”.
There truly is no need to fear sharks in the ocean, although some education never
hurt! ... [Read more]
Bahamas: can I drink the water?
December 1, 2005 | Written by Jesse
This question comes up a lot with travelers new to the Caribbean. The islands in the Bahamas tend to be safe for drinking, although you are still better off to consume bottled water whenever possible. [Read more]
Written by Jesse SiglowLittle Island, Big Fun
November 14, 2005 | Written by Devin Galaudet
On Harbour Island, it’s not the size that matters.
As cool Atlantic Ocean mist hit my face, I sat on a $4 water taxi leaving North Eleuthera, Bahamas, excited at what I might find ahead. ... [Read more]
The Chief Counselor part 1
November 9, 2005 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Spanish Wells is a tiny island off the coast North Eluethera in the Bahamas. At the time, I remember reading Spanish Wells was supposed to be a spooky island with a closed German Menonite society of caucasian Bahamians. [Read more]
Written by Devin GalaudetFamily-friendly Nassau
September 17, 2005 | Written by Devin Galaudet
While the Bahamas typically invokes images of romantic strolls along pristine white-sand beaches, “comfort” food and watersports, resorts throughout the Bahamas have become conscious of keeping the whole family entertained.... [Read more]
Fun on Nassau
September 17, 2005 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Family-friendly activities on Nassau/Paradise Island.
Pirates of Nassau Museum – Located in the Lofthouse building on Marlborough Street, the Pirates of Nassau Museum lies just steps away from bustling Bay Street. The museum, which first opened on August 31, 1999, offers a world-class, interactive and educational experience into the pirate era when pirates dominated the Bahamian waters in the... [Read more]
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