Perfect for Travelers Wary of Restrictions

Club Grand Bahama isn't your ordinary island inclusive experience. Feast on fresh local seafood and steaks at restaurants, snorkel and scuba dive at majestic coral reefs, kayak through mangroves, sail and enjoy cocktails on the ocean at sunset and do it all without worrying about blowing your budget! The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has teamed up with the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board to bring you Club Grand Bahama a flexible, affordable vacation experience that has redefined the all-inclusive vacation.

Upon arrival, you'll be are greeted with roundtrip harbour transfers to the hotel or resort of your choice. The package includes shuttle bus service connecting you to as many as 50 sports and recreational activities from golf and scuba diving to fishing and adventure experiences. You can choose from up to 21 dining venues for breakfast and dinner each day of your stay from seaside to elegant indoor dining; plus special beach parties; casino gaming; and exclusive shopping discounts. With Club Grand Bahama you will have the option to enjoy an inclusive experience throughout beautiful Grand Bahama Island.

On-site help will be available around the clock from Club Grand Bahama hosts, who will be stationed at all hotel locations and key attractions sites, as well as a local phone number which vacationers can call 24 hours/7 days a week.

Located 55 miles from the coast of Florida, Grand Bahama Island offers a warm, friendly vibe and soft-adventure water sports for travelers seeking a family-friendly getaway or romantic escape. As the fourth largest island of The Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island is a 96-mile stretch of white sand beaches, colorful resorts, national parks perfect for nature walks and kayaking, and is home to the world's largest underwater cave system.

Travelers can now book a getaway to Grand Bahama Island with absolute freedom of choice: deciding for themselves where to stay, eat and play for one set price. Breaking the mold on the traditional, individual resort all-inclusive vacation, Club Grand Bahama guests select accommodations at one of five resorts, including the conveniently located Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club, the boutique Flamingo Bay Resort & Marina, oceanfront resorts Our Lucaya Reef Village and the Radisson at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, or charmingly decorated harbor-side Pelican Bay at Lucaya Hotel.

We're thrilled to introduce this revolutionary all-inclusive island concept on Grand Bahama Island, said Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Director-General Vernice Walkine. In an environment where value is paramount, Club Grand Bahama Island delivers on this promise and brings a new diversity of selection and experiences to the traditional all-inclusive concept.

To satisfy varying budgets, Club Grand Bahama packages have been divided into Silver, Gold or Platinum levels, with the number of activities and dining options increasing exponentially with each level. Silver is a nice taste of what Grand Bahama Island has to offer. Gold is a deeper look at all there is to see and do. Platinum includes every possible restaurant and activity. Rates start at $88 per person per night for Silver; $149 per night for Gold and $198 per night for Platinum, excluding tax and resort fees. Complete Club Grand Bahama packages including transportation are now available. For those who wish to cruise to Grand Bahama Island, Discovery Cruise Line now offers Club Grand Bahama from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Grand Bahama Island, a utopian paradise that will inspire even the most jaded traveler, is the first to offer an all-inclusive experience like this. From the tranquil sunsets of West End to the excitement of Lucaya restaurants, there's always an extraordinary moment to revel in. You choose your own adventure at a single great price with no surprises. Relax. It's all taken care of.

Our favorite hotel in the offering? The Radisson Our Lucaya Resort in Freeport, Bahamas offers its guests 740 luxury rooms and suites decorated with a tropical theme. Situated on 7.5 acres of white sand beaches on Grand Bahama Island, this resort also boasts two 18-hold championship golf courses, a Las Vegas-style casino, onsite spa services and three pools. With dining options ranging from casual fare to fine cuisine and 90,000 square feet of meeting space, this resort is an ideal location for weddings and events.

For information or to book a Club Grand Bahama vacation, visit www.bahamas.com or call 1-800-8-BAHAMAS.

By Si Si Penaloza, Editorial Director, WOMAN.ca

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