Grand Bahama Island
On Grand Bahama Island, stay at the Radisson or the Reef Village, both located at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort. The Radisson is more oriented to adults, and the Reef Village toward families. At both hotels, play on the resort's two 18-hole golf courses: the Lucayan designed by Dick Wilson and the Reef designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
After a game of golf, head for the casino, pool and beach swimming areas, and the relaxing spa. Don't miss the unusual spa treatments, such as a rain massage or a hydro seaweed bath. You can enjoy these amenities while the kids have a blast with their own activities. The supervised Camp Lucaya offers everything from crafts to water-slide fun, and Grandma Lucaya's has nursery services.
Our Lucaya Reef Village
Royal Palm Way
Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
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Radisson
Sea Horse Lane
Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
(866) 870-7148
ourlucaya.com
Nassau Island
You're close to just about everything at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. Take a free shuttle and in minutes you'll be playing on the Cable Beach Golf Course, where Sheraton guests receive discounts. You're also near two of Nassau's main tourist attractions, Fort Charlotte and the French stone cloisters.
But you may never want to leave the hotel with its casino, beach and seven-acre swimming area that includes three pools, waterfalls, whirlpools and a swim-up bar. While you play, your children can enjoy organized activities at the Kids Club, or you can use the hotel's baby-sitting service. Resort dining options include Caribbean, Cajun and Italian fare.
Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort
West Bay Street
Nassau, Bahamas
(242) 327-6000
starwoodhotels.com
Paradise Island
Don't miss a stay on Paradise Island, connected to Nassau by a bridge. At the island's Atlantis resort, you can happily spend hours at the dolphin cay, marine habitat, water park, speedway, spa or fitness center. You can also enjoy the Ocean Club Golf Club, with its premier 18-hole course designed by Tom Weiskopf. While you're playing, the hotel offers organized kids' activities for different age groups.
At night, you'll find a theater, casino, night club, comedy club, bar and lounges. Restaurants range from the formal to the casual, including a steakhouse, grill, Japanese restaurant, buffet, deli, ice cream parlor, pizzeria and coffee shop.
Atlantis Paradise Island
1 Casino Drive
Nassau, Bahamas
(888) 877-7525
atlantis.com
About The Author
Barbara Dunlap is a freelance writer in Oregon. She was a garden editor at "The San Francisco Chronicle," and she currently specializes in travel and active lifestyle topics like golf and fitness. She received a master's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has been a Knight Foundation Fellow.
