I’m traveling to Atlantis for the first time next week and was looking into booking a secured shuttle or taxi….i was able to find one on Marriott tours and activities for $55 one way private transfer. Feels like a steal. That’s what makes me suspicious lol.
But if I go taxi route, how easy is it to convince the taxi driver to stop at a grocery store on the way to the resort?
Hi everyone, I’m trying to figure out a booking situation at The Reef at Atlantis and hoping someone who has stayed there can advise.
I’m traveling with my 3 teenagers and one of their friends. The booking system is requiring a 2-room suite because the total occupancy exceeds 4 people.
The price difference is significant, about $700 more per night, which brings the total to over $1,700 per night.
I’m considering booking a standard room for 4 guests and purchasing a day pass for the additional guest for the 2 days we will be there (pricey but cheaper than $1400+). Or is there another way around this?
Does anyone know if Atlantis enforces occupancy strictly or if this kind of setup works in practice? Any guidance or experience would be appreciated.
So as we all know the elections have gone by I've gotta ask does anyone here look at tax policy when making these decisions? We have arguably the most regressive form of taxation on the planet and no one seems to really care? Our means of taxation literally bleed the people dry the new intended system is a form of income tax vs the VAT tax how is that supposed to be any better?
People who's lives are becoming more precarious still spend most of their money on goods and housing moving to the income tax model doesn't actually solve anything here, VAT sucks but people also don't make enough income that taxing them there will be of benefit either. The Bahamas' financial assets are estimated at 12 billion in local funds while the foreign assets within the nation are estimated at a whopping 108 billion. Literally almost an order of magnitude difference. That is to say that we don't have any form of financial dividends coming in from the vast majority of the money in the nation. Why do we keep trying to bleed the stone?
We clearly need to be looking at capital gains taxes and corporate taxes if we want to be able to afford our infrastructure repairs and anything even resembling public services that actually function. I know capital flight is the big worry here but here's my thing: if there isn't any value being generated by the capital that's already here what's the real difference? There's only 350k people. 1% taxation on that foreign capital would literally almost double the amount of wealth that could be used for the average person over the course of a decade.
If cruise ship companies and resorts aren't paying into the public coffers that makes them nothing but very flashy vampires. I'm sorry If this feels like it's out of no where but I'm getting sick of watching us fail to meet the moment.
Most of The Bahamas’ signature seafood stocks are being fished harder than the sea can replace them, a new paper in Frontiers in Marine Science shows.
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💬Hadgo? / Haitgo?
“How’s it going?”
💬Wass gern on?
“What’s going on?”
💬Vell Muddaa sick
Can be positive, negative, disbelief, frustration, amazement, or a soft swear word depending entirely on tone and facial expression 😂
💬Vell monkey foot
Expression of disbelief, frustration, or mild swearing.
💬Whachu sayin bey?
“How you doing?” / “What’s up?”
💬I een sayin nuttin
“Nothing much going on with me.”
💬So das ha it is aye?
Rhetorical disbelief. Usually said after somebody disappoints you or reveals foolishness.
💬Bey / Bui / Bei
Universal Bahamian noun. Can refer to literally anybody depending on context.
💬Cuteye
Rolling your eyes disrespectfully.
💬Cut hip
Ranges anywhere from a regular spanking to a full on WWE Smackdown.
💬Yuckin up my vexation
“You are making me VERY angry right now.”
💬You mussy kno
Means “exactly”, “you already know.” or we are in agreement.
Can also become mildly threatening depending on delivery 😂
💬Hog know where to rub dey skin
People know exactly who to try foolishness with and who to avoid.
💬If you play wit puppies dey does lick ya mout
If you tolerate foolishness, expect consequences.
💬Das ya business
You’re on your own now. I have emotionally released you to the Lord.
💬You get swing
You got taken advantage of emotionally, financially, or otherwise… but with your eyes fully open.
💬Mawnin, mawnin, MAWNIN
“Good morning” but with feeling.
Welcome,
I am not going to shame you for your decision. You have a right to make a choice. I just want you look at this image.
I have come to the conclusion that this is what the reality of the Bahamas really is; a drug trafficking, bootlegging, contraband smuggling piece of rock. It's what this nation was founded on, a haven for pirates. It doesn't seem like we wanted to change that since most voted this way. I say we embrace it.
My questions for those who chose progress are:
Do you feel justified in your decision?
Do you still feel safe with brave?
Is what progress looks like to you?
While you think, I'll go look for a Blackbeard costume.
Edit: For the slow, this is not an American vs. Bahamas post. I understand we have many of you here. But please, read to succeed. THIS IS FOR BAHAMIANS WHO VOTED PLP, or who otherwise disagree with me. Thank you.
I’m only 4 weeks, but is it generally safe? The water and such?
How many in that house now was also in it in 2004 and probably earlier? Ther is only a couple that would fit the bill and still in that office. I wonder who it is.
https://www.tribune242.com/news/2026/may/18/plane-crash-survivor-is-alleged-cocaine-kingpin/
Recently Sunrise Airways started flying out of Fort Lauderdale International (FLL) to Nassau.
Has anyone taken this route with them? What was your experience. I typically fly this route a couple of times a month with Jet Blue but Sunrise is offering better prices. I've found very little online other than their a Haitian airline and typically service other Caribbean destinations and they are new to this airport and route.
Hey everyone!
I am a solo female traveller. First time in Nassau for 4 days. I booked an all inclusive resort.
The remaining budget for this trip is a bit tight but I do want to plan activities here and there.
I have a few questions but I will be happy to get any suggestions or tips :)
- How much should I expect for the pig island ? Is it worth it?
- I can swim but I am scared when I’m alone so I usually avoid snorkelling and water activities. Is there anything else I could do at the beach? (Weird question sorry lol)
- I will be eating at the resort but I would like to try some good restaurants. I would go for either local authentic or a nice experience.
- Where can I get budget friendly souvenirs?
- Is bargaining possible for activities or is it usually a prix fixe?
Thank you all! :)
My son goes away to college in August. He’s working on the east cost of FL for June to mid-July. I would really like one last family vacation but time is limited. The rest of us (dad, brother, and me/mom) are Tampa area. Graduate loves fishing. Brother and I sunburn but enjoy beach/swim and exploring. Don’t really want resort or major area (no cruise ports). But that’s as far as I’ve gotten. Oldest could take a ferry over or fly. And return to his car to drive home post vacation. I was kind of hoping I’d see the perfect ask/answer but of course there are so many amazing islands. Any suggestions to help me narrow this down? Are there main locations to stay and you can day trip to other places? We can rent boat and/or car. We can cook or eat out. I just want a little more time with my (no longer a) baby boy. Thank you!
Hi, we are going to Nassau next week and the winds are going to be from 18-22 MPH. Is that strong enough for them to cancel a boat ride / snorkel trip? Thank you!
This will be our first trip to the Bahamas. Planning for June/July. We aren’t picky people. Is this a safe area?
I used to visit my parent in Treasure Cay, and inherited their house —- which we sold after Dorian (a full write off)
So I still try to keep up to speed.
When I saw a 1.5B investment in Treasure.. I certainly had my doubts. So now there has been zero updates on their website for a year.
Just another developer money grab?
Recreation of Hiroshi Nagai.
Hey everyone,
Heading to Baha Mar soon with 10 friends for a bachelor party and had a few questions for anyone who’s been recently:
- Do they have stadium craps or just live + bubble craps?
- How many live tables/bubble machines do they usually have running?
- Typical craps minimums during the day vs nights/weekends?
- Is the casino actually 24/7?
We already booked golf and a boat day, and we’re planning to spend most of the trip at the beach, pools/water park, restaurants, nightlife, and casino.
Any general recommendations or “wish I knew this before going” advice would be awesome, especially:
- Best pools/beach setup strategy
- Bachelor party nightlife spots
- Budget surprises
- Things that are overrated vs worth it
Appreciate any tips!
Hey, I’m from theVirgin Islands🇻🇬🇻🇮 and I’ve always been curious about life in the Bahamas. What’s it really like living there day to day? Do you like it? How long have you been living there, and what are some things people might not expect?
Hey everyone, I’m curious about the sports culture in the Bahamas. Between baseball and basketball, which one has a bigger following? Also, how widespread are they in terms of local participation? Thanks!
I’ve noticed that the Bahamas seems to be the only English-speaking Caribbean nation where baseball is so dominant, which is quite unique. I know cricket has a long history there, but what’s the situation like now? Is it still popular among the younger generation, or has it mostly been replaced by basketball and baseball? I’d love to hear some local perspectives!