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Lpk Sep 29th, 2004 11:50 AM

Help! Hurricane ruined my trip!
 
Was to go to Bahamas next month. Just found out my hotel has damage and won't be open till November. I have my flights to Nassau. Any suggestions? Cruises?

Frank Sep 29th, 2004 11:52 AM

Atlantis and British Colonial are always safe choices in Nassau.

GoTravel Sep 29th, 2004 11:52 AM

How about another part of the Bahamas? Nassau is a small part of the chain and I'm sure there are some other areas that are fine and they could use your tourist dollars.

I'm almost positive Bimini suffered no damage. I would also check out Eleuthera.

jlm_mi Sep 29th, 2004 12:16 PM

If what you're looking for is a recommendation for a hotel in the Bahamas (I think that's what you want, but not 100% sure), then why not post on the Caribbean Islands board with a descriptive header such as "I need a hotel in the Bahamas next month - any suggestions?"

Better yet - why not do a search of the Bahamas board for hotel suggestions before posting, and you may find your question already answered. :)

Callaloo Sep 29th, 2004 12:17 PM

What airline are you flying? Continental and American will allow you to change your flights to another time and/or destination without incurring the change fee. If you don't fit within the date ranges specified, it's worth a phone call to explain your circumstances.

If neither works, use Nassau as a jumping off point to get to Exuma, Andros, Cat, Bimini, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, etc. -- but check with each property you're interested in; if not damaged, many of them close for September/October. Be warned, however: if you are looking for what Nassau has to offer, you may not find it in the Out Islands.

miguelgcuadra Sep 29th, 2004 12:24 PM

How about Key West. Nice, relaxing and island enviroment. Nice restaurants, lots of sun....... wonderful weather this time of year. No damages from past huuricanes....

GoTravel Sep 29th, 2004 12:29 PM

Didn't Harbor Island get slammed by Jeanne? I know Marsh Harbor and Green Turtle got hit.


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