GRAND BAHAMA/FREEPORT, BAHAMAS

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Marina at sunset in the Grand Bahamas
Grand Bahama/Freeport

The fourth largest and second most populated island in the Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island has recently enjoyed a spurt of commercial growth. While the island was originally developed in the 1950s, the cruise ship traffic tended to bypass it in favor of nearby Nassau. However, lately ships such as the Discovery have begun to make Freeport their main port of call, revitalizing the tourist trade on this sleepy island.

Although 41,000 people live on Grand Bahama, they are spread out over such a wide area as to make the island seem nearly uninhabited in parts. Wide stretches of road and miles of white sandy beach are empty for days at a time. You can walk for hours without seeing anyone. On the other hand, if you travel a few miles to bustling Port Lucaya or the International Bazaar, it becomes obvious that while the island is not a tourism capital, it's on its way to becoming one. An interesting piece of trivia is that locals call Freeport “The City” and Nassau “The Town.” One would think it would be the opposite, after all, Nassau is several times... more

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27 reviews of Grand Bahama/Freeport, Bahamas
Carnival Pride
Submitted by:an AOL User
December 8, 2009
Just came back from Cruise and I liked Freeport better than Nassau. The cruise ships come into the busy part of Nassau, in Freeport it is right off the ship. If you like to shop. Although both are beautiful, I enjoyed the time in Freeport better. Not so hectic.... More
Just came back from Cruise and I liked Freeport better than Nassau. The cruise ships come into the busy part of Nassau, in Freeport it is right off the ship. If you like to shop. Although both are beautiful, I enjoyed the time in Freeport better. Not so hectic.
Date of Trip to : November,2009
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1,001-$2,000
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Freeport Bahamas
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September 29, 2009
Food and Drinks Expensive and Service is POOR !... More
Food and Drinks Expensive and Service is POOR !
Date of Trip to : July,2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $500-$1,000
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Freeport is Great!
Submitted by:an AOL User
August 25, 2009
Nealry two years ago my sister and I went to Grand Bahama Island Freeport. We had a ball. We stayed in a beautiful room with a full kitchen. the hotel staff was great, the locals were very frendly. The one issue we did have was quickly taken care of my the head of the hotel. It is not crowded very peaceful and serene. the only thing I will not do there again will be ride on the glass bottom boat. I was already afraid of water, this has solidified that. Great place for couples and singles. One la... More
Nealry two years ago my sister and I went to Grand Bahama Island Freeport. We had a ball. We stayed in a beautiful room with a full kitchen. the hotel staff was great, the locals were very frendly. The one issue we did have was quickly taken care of my the head of the hotel. It is not crowded very peaceful and serene. the only thing I will not do there again will be ride on the glass bottom boat. I was already afraid of water, this has solidified that. Great place for couples and singles. One last thing, if you are a nervous person as we weren't. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR RESORT! Only because for some it will be culture shock. They are also still recovering from a hurricane some years back
Date of Trip to : November,2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Under $500
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