Does the idea of warm tropical air, crystal blue ocean, white sandy beaches and all the food and drink you want sound good to you? Then you probably need to take your long-awaited winter vacation. Grand Bahamas Island is just a flight away, but a world away from cold weather, your office, and traffic. Step into the Caribbean, the casual rhythms of life and give your mind and body something to cheer about.
The island of Grand Bahamas is only 55 miles off the coast of South Florida and can be accessed from most major airports with direct flights or by stopping in Fort Lauderdale or Miami to take a puddle jump to the island. Or if you have time and want to travel from the mainland, hop on Discovery Cruise Line from Fort Lauderdale and take the day on the ship lounging poolside and eating and drinking all you can or take a few more days on the Celebration Cruise Line. from Miami. Both cruises can be included in your vacation package.
Your accommodation options on the island range from basic hotels to luxury resorts. Two well-known resorts offer guests an all-inclusive Bahamas vacation package, The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach and Our Lucaya Reef Village. Both resorts are located on a beautiful, picturesque stretch of beach with gorgeous views from all of their rooms and suites, and delicious selections of island food and drink, but there are a few differences that may help you decide one over the other.
Viva Wyndham is located on its own private cove surrounded by tropical palm and pine trees. Its freshwater pool is centrally located and is the gathering place for guests to join in daily activities or meet new friends. The hotel’s three restaurants offer casual dining with international cuisine or dine poolside or enjoy a romantic dinner in your room. The Wyndham has daily volleyball challenges, snorkel or learn to scuba or take a cooking class as there is always something going on during the day. The nights are also full of fun, whether it is to go dancing at the disco or visit the Viva Circus. The Viva Wyndham is a great place to bring old friends on vacation and meet new ones while you’re there.
Our Lucaya Reef Village is a much larger complex on a 7 mile stretch of beach and 9 pools. Our Lucaya offers garden view rooms and ocean view rooms and suites for those traveling with a large family. Our Lucaya offers the all-inclusive vacation package, but there are some amenities that cost extra, such as 4 champion tennis courts and 2 world-renowned golf courses.
Whichever way you choose, you are sure to enjoy the beauty and wonder of this exotic island paradise and with the all-inclusive vacation package you make it all more affordable. Get away from your everyday life and enjoy your warm and well-deserved winter vacation.
