Bahamas
October 8th, 2007 at 09:46am
Under USA+ Vacations+ Bahamas
Castaway Cay - a Private Disney-owned Island in the Bahamas
If you are booked on a Disney Cruise, you will surely stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s own private piece of paradise in the Bahamas. Your day on shore is certainly sure to be a highlight of your trip, as Disney had done everything possible to transform this island into a relaxing getaway for you and your family.
History
The Bahamas were discovered by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage. He called the area “baja mar”, which means low or shallow sea, and the name stayed to this day. The British arrived in the 1600s after the Spaniards had left in search of gold, and many British fleeing the American Revolution settled there, along with southerners during the American Civil War. The Bahamas became an independent member of the British Commonwealth in 1973.
Disney purchased the island - formerly known as Gorda Cay - in the 1990s, and spent over $25 million fixing it up, including dredging out the harbor so that the large Disney cruise ships could dock directly on the island without a tender.
Things to Do
There are so many things to do on Castaway Cay - from exhilarating water sports to relaxing cabana massages. Lunch is served right on the island at Cookie’s BBQ, so there’s no need to stop your fun to refuel. There’s also an adult-only lunch served at Castaway Cay Air Bar-B-Q, located at the adult-only beach at Serenity Bay. (There is also a teen-only beach, so there is truly a patch of sand for everyone!) While on the island, rentals are available for bicycles, floats and snorkel gear, and there is also parasailing and banana boat rides to enjoy. Various sports and games - everything from volleyball and shuffleboard to billiards and ping-pong - abound. Disney characters make photo appearances on Castaway Cay, and there is a supervised playground at Scuttle’s Cove for the kids.
Getting Around
Getting around Castaway Cay couldn’t be easier - you simply walk right off the boat down the path to the beach area - or you can hop on the tram to take you to the main guest areas, or further on to Serenity Bay, the adult-only area.
Weather
They say that it’s ‘better in the Bahamas’, and concerning the weather - they are generally correct! Temperatures in this subtropical area range from about 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit, with warm ocean breezes. Enjoy! - you can’t go wrong on Castaway Cay with just some sunscreen and a hat!
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October 8th, 2007 at 09:44am
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History
The Bahamas were discovered by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage. He called the area “baja mar”, which means low or shallow sea, and the name stayed to this day. The British arrived in the 1600s after the Spaniards had left in search of gold, and many British fleeing the American Revolution settled there, along with southerners during the American Civil War. The Bahamas became an independent member of the British Commonwealth in 1973.
Freeport, and the nearby resort area of Port Lucaya, are located on Grand Bahama Island, which is the fourth largest island of the Bahamas. They were developed over the past 50 years to be resort areas, as opposed to other Caribbean towns which grew out of a historic area.
Things to Do
While docked in Freeport/Port Lucaya, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy, including golf, shopping, snorkeling, boating, and visiting the beaches and casinos. There are also beautiful natural wonders to explore at the Lucayan National Park, the Rand Nature Center and the Garden of the Groves. UNEXSO - which stands for Underwater Exploration Society - offers some of the best snorkel, scuba and dolphin encounter experiences anywhere.
Getting Around
Both Freeport and Port Lucaya are a bit of a hike from the cruise terminal, so if you aren’t part of a shore excursion - which includes transportation - you’ll need to take a taxi or scooter rental to get around.
Weather
They say that it’s ‘better in the Bahamas’, and concerning the weather - they are generally correct! Temperatures in this subtropical area range from about 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit, with warm ocean breezes.
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July 14th, 2007 at 08:53pm
Under Beaches+ Bahamas
We all take life the way it comes to us. I also have the same tendency and trust me after having a hectic session in office and then trying to manage the house, life seems to be so monotonous. Getting up in the morning, trying to make breakfast for myself and then coming to work and then again getting back from office…life seems to be the same. Finally I decided to take a break from the same schedule and pamper myself. To be honest I did not know how to go about the whole process of taking a break when my friends decided to go on a vacation to the Freeport Bahamas. Well I also joined them and trust me the experience I had is something that anyone can have and no one should miss the chance of going to the Freeport Bahamas. What I feel is that the Freeport Bahamas is one place or rather that one holiday destination that has so much to offer to all the tourists who decide to visit the exotic place for a vacation.
Freeport is the capital of the Bahamas Island and the Bahama Islands are a conglomeration of seven hundred small islands. Freeport Bahamas is the ultimate destination for anyone who wants to indulge in an exotic holiday with his friends or family. The Freeport Bahamas have a lot to offer and to explore. The white beaches in the Freeport Bahamas are completely clean and stone free place and trust me it is a treat to be in this place and one can sit there for hours and hours by just simply soaking up the sun and enjoying a memorable time with nature in one of the nature’s best place.
The Freeport Bahamas is again a hot spot for the ones who are very much into adventurous water sports and outdoor games. You can easily indulge in water sports like swimming, diving and scuba diving. All you will need to do is freshen up yourself and let yourself flow with the tide. The other sport that can be enjoyed to all extents in the Freeport Bahamas is golf. The Islands in Bahamas have some of the best golf courses that include both kinds of golf courses, nine as well as eighteen holes, and this can be a pleasure for all you golf lovers. The Freeport Bahamas have some of the greatest and beautiful as well as challenging golf courses and this definitely stirs up the enthusiasm of the golf lovers.
Okay now I shall tell you how to decide on your vacation. All you will need to do is look out for a travel agent who can plan your trip to Freeport Bahamas. Basically these travel agents also help you to get a discounted rate of traveling to Freeport Bahamas and also give you discounted lodging rates in a Freeport Bahamas resort. Moreover if you go in for travel agent things become easier for you as you are not required to take any headache for your trip. You can simply go to Freeport Bahamas and indulge all your senses and have a nice rendezvous with nature.
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