03/09/21

Traveling to The Bahamas

Yearning for a break from the burden concatenated by simply being a functioning citizen of society? Are you also tired of longing for the sweet relief a tropical island getaway can only bring? Well, so did I, that's why I chose the Bahamas, and I'm here to assist you on your journey of appeasing your heart's desires with a series of instructions that I've assimilated. 

To start, like any trip out of the country, one needs a passport. If you do not already have this form of identification, you can receive this document at a passport acceptance facility. These establishments can be in the form of a postal office, public libraries, or any other government building. The pricing for an adult for the first time would be about $65 (including both the application and execution fee). However, staying in the country for over 30 days requires a visa. To get a visa, you would need to contact the embassy of the country and a representative would provide you with the proper forms. Once you have your passport and/or visa, you can book a flight. Since we're planning on a budget, the cheapest flight would be the trip to Nassau with American Airlines on March 24, 2021. The actual cost depends on how early you plan on leaving, the take-off times being 8:40 AM-12:40 PM pricing at $529-$533, and the returning flight at 12:49 PM-3:40 PM for $331.

Now that you've booked a flight, you need to make reservations at a hotel. Since the plane is landing in the country's capital, the amount of hotels is abundant. To maintain our budget, I would recommend staying in the Superior King room at The Royal Atlantis hotel for $292 for the week. During your free time, you can visit many of the thrilling tourist attractions the island offers or stay in the hotel and enjoy the cuisine and spas. The Blue Lagoon Island, known to be one of the best beaches in the Bahamas, has several coconut palm trees, crystal blue waters and is home to tropical birds and aquatic wildlife, being an ideal place for photos and relaxation. The beach is open all day and offers a Segway Safari tour for $85. The island also has many historical sites such as Fort Charlotte and the Queen's Staircase, which are also perfect for photoshoots and experiencing a vital piece of local history. Fort Charlotte, which is the largest fort in the New Province, named after King George III's wife, Saharia Charlotte, allows tourists to navigate the ancient underground passageways and dungeons. While at the Queen's Staircase, a 65 step walkway carved by slaves in the 1790s as an escape route surrounds you with beautiful greenery. There are many underwater events available as well, such as swimming with the turtles for $121 and Pearl Islands Escape incl. Snorkeling Experience with Lunch for $99. For dinner, I would recommend restaurants Athena Cafe & Bar, Lukka Kairi Waterfront Bar & Grill, and Crabs and Ting which incorporates local sea life into their cuisine; adding $500 for eating and other expenses for the week. Now that you've decided which activities you want to take part in, you can now calculate the overall price for this trip. Since the Bahama dollar is equivalent to American currency, the sum would be the same for both. You would spend approximately $ 2,032 for the entire trip. 

Wednesday

6:00 AM - 11:49 AM      Flight

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM     Athena Cafe & Bar

Thursday

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM     Pearl Island Escape incl. Snorkeling Experience with Lunch

 

Friday

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM     The Queen's Staircase

3:30 PM -4:00 PM      Crabs and Ting

Saturday

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM     Fort Charolette

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM     Lukka Kairi Waterfront Bar & Grill

Sunday

1:30 PM - 3:15 PM     Segway Safari Tour

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM      Bahamian Cookin' Restaurant & Bar

Monday 

Tuesday

Wednesday

12:49 PM-3:40 PM     Flight