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Day 1: The End

steverotondo — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:02:37 +0000

The past 30 days have been a whirlwind of Pirates, celebs, conch, islands, tropical drinks, and everything Bahamas! It’s been an interesting and fun countdown- and we hope you learned something too. After much anticipation and gained Bahamian knowledge, the sweepstakes’ ends tomorrow and the winners will be announced August 14th! So here’s your last chance to enter. And if you happen to be one of the lucky winners, make sure to keep our travel tips in mind.

Good Luck!

1 day left to win a free trip to the Bahamas! Click here to enter the sweepstakes.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Bahamas Contest, free trip, sweepstakes

Day 2: Bonfire on the Beach

steverotondo — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:40:08 +0000

Make an evening in the Bahamas one that you’ll never forget. Hang out on the beach with dancers who light up the night with magical fire performances, dance to fun music and discover your backbreaking limbo skills. After you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy an all you can eat buffet featuring local cuisines and Bahama Mamas.

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Day 3: Bike Around Town

steverotondo — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:37:07 +0000

The bicycle sightseeing tour of Grand Bahamas Island provides an experience for all ages. Knowledgeable guides will lead you along the breathtaking seascape of the island while immersing you in history and local traditions. Along the way, shop at the quaint Port Lucaya Marketplace for souvenirs sold by many different types of vendors. Then conclude your tropical tour with a visit to Sanctuary Bay where you can take a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters and swim with dolphins.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Bahamian Culture, Bahamian History, bike tour, dolphins, Grand Bahamas Island, Port Lucaya Market place, shopping

Day 4: Yee-haw Bahamas!

steverotondo — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:35:42 +0000

Saddle up with Trikk Pony Adventures and enjoy the only all-beach horseback riding on Grand Bahama Island. A custom horse rig will pick you up from your hotel and take you to a gorgeous secluded beach where you can trot in the surf for 90-minutes on horseback.

4 days left to win a free trip to the Bahamas! Click here to enter the sweepstakes.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: beach, Grand Bahama Island, horseback riding, horses, Trikk Pony Adventures

Day 5: Conch (pronounced “Konk”)

steverotondo — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:55:49 +0000

One of the most famous local cuisines of the Bahamas is Conch. Conch is a firm, white meat found in ocean mollusk. Often called ‘Fresh, Sexy Conch’ the meat is thought to be an aphrodisiac. Every part of it is edible, but most people only enjoy the white meat. Anyone who’s seen ‘Lord of the Flies’ knows that you can create a wind instrument by cutting a small hole in the conch’s spire, so make your self a Conch Salad and play some music to create your own Bahamian paradise.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds conch
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 small tomato, seeded and diced
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon Matouk’s hot sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped

Lightly pound conch. Dice into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss conch with remaining ingredients and let sit at least 1 hour in refrigerator. Serve over fresh mixed greens with a wedge of lime.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: bahamian cuisine, conch fritters, Conch salad, local cuisine aphrodisiac, Lord of the Flies, meat, recipes, white meat, wind instrument

Day 6: Bahama Mama: Sunken Ship and Tasty Sip

steverotondo — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:40:48 +0000

The coast of the Bahamas offers many scenic dives of tropical reefs and vast marine life. But if you dive down 50 feet off the southwest coast of Nassau, you will find a sunken ship. The Bahama Mama, a 110-foot “party boat” that wrecked in 1995, provides an interesting and historic dive. While viewing the remnants of the wreckage, you may also venture nearby to view the gorgeous coral reef and large green moray.

After a long-days dive, sink yourself into a comfy chair and sip on a more fortunate Bahama Mama in one of the many restaurants and bars on Bay Street.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Bahama Mama, Bahamas, Bay Street, dives, marine life, sunken ships, tropical reefs

Day 7: Subs n Suds

steverotondo — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:00:49 +0000

Seaworld Explorer offers non-divers a chance to get up close and personal with coral reef in the Bahamas. A catamaran will cruise you out to Sea Gardens Marine Park where you will board a “semi-submarine.” The vessel never fully submerges, but passengers hang out in the lower hull observation area to observe some awesome underwater views.

Then wash up on the beach to Cocktails and Dreams, the only beachfront bar in Nassau. The music varies from night to night, but everyone is always dancing.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Bahamas, bars, catamaran, Cocktails and Dreams, coral reef, cruise, hull, Nassau contests, Seaworld Explorer, semi-submarine

Day 8: Sink Your Teeth Into This

steverotondo — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:04 +0000

Stuart Cove’s Shark Adventure provides you an up close look at one of nature’s scariest creatures. Thrill seekers wanted. This dive takes place in a combination of 2 out of the 4 locations: “Shark Wall” and “The Arena” or “Runway Wall” and “The Runway.” Your first dive is a free swim with the sharks, then comes the feeding dive. Don’t worry, the sharks are more interested in the bait than you!

Once you’re done, calm your nerves with a drink at local favorite, Hammerheads Bar and Grill.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Bahamas, contest, diving, free trip, Hammerheads Bar and Grill, Runway Wall, Shark Adventure, Shark Wall, sharks, Stuart Cove, The Arena, The Runway, vacation

Day 9: Andros Barrier Reef

steverotondo — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:42:15 +0000

The world’s third largest barrier reef is located just yards away from the Andros Island shore in the Bahamas. Andros Barrier Reef contains breathtaking views of marine life for amateur snorkelers on one side of the reef and expert divers on the other. The U.S. Navy has even conducted research on the deeper side of the reef. Dive down 104 miles and you’ll find the “Tongue of the Ocean.”

After a day engulfed in scenic views, deep waters and the ocean’s tastebuds, you’ll want to satisfy your own. Head farther south (on land, of course) to Hanks Place Restaurant and Bar in Coakley Town. Hank can offer you a place to stay for the night, but if you’re just looking for a good meal, make sure to order something with conch (a Bahamian staple) and the signature “Hanky Panky” drink.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Andros Barrier Reef, Andros Island, Bahamas, Coakley Town, conch, dive, Hanks Place Restaurant and Bar, Hanky Panky drink, snorkel, third largest barrier reef, Tounge of the Ocean

Day 10: Bimini Dives

steverotondo — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:54:01 +0000

The small Bimini Island of the Bahamas is located just east of Miami and contains a rich history of prominent figures, such as Hemingway, Zane Grey, Howard Hughes and Richard Nixon.

However, the sunken ship that lies in the shallow waters between South Bimini and Cat Cay was made famous by Henry Ford. The ship, Sapona, was commissioned by Ford in the roaring twenties and served as a speak-easy and private club. In 1929, the ship wrecked after it was blown by a hurricane. The ruins of the ship, and the rainbow-colored fish that surround it, serves as a popular snorkel and diving spot.

One good dive deserves another and you’ll find The End of the World located in Alice Town on the Bimini Island. In the 1960s, the late New York Congressman, Adam Clayton Powell, relaxed at this local favorite between preaching in Harlem and battling Congress (Hemmingway is also a former patron). The bar is decorated in graffiti and filled with sand floors and is a great spot to end your day.

10 days left to win a free trip to the Bahamas! Click here to enter the sweepstakes.

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Adam Clayton Powell, Alice Town, Bahamas, bar, Bimini Island, dive, End of the World, Hemmingway, Howard Hughes, Richard Nixon, Sapona, ship, snorkel, travel, trip, wreck, Zane Grey