Freeport

[jamaica_dreamin]

I'm looking at taking the boat to Freeport and spending the week end some time in January(can't afford to go a yard at all this winter).

Does any one know the area well (I haven't neen there since 1992) Any likkle Mom & Pop guesthouses or B&B's? How about places to eat and drink? Our budget will be limited so we want to avoid the major tourist traps if possible and get the most for the $.

Thanks in advance.

[jamaica_dreamin]

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I recently read that Chaulk was shut down. Is there another company that flies sea planes to Bimini? What kind of $$ would that cost?

[BlessedLadyOfZion]

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Freeport Grand Bahama. Veyr boring. Can't rcall any mom n pops over there [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif[/img] U taking DCL from FLL?

[jamaica_dreamin]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LadyZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Freeport Grand Bahama. Veyr boring. Can't rcall any mom n pops over there [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif[/img] U taking DCL from FLL? </div></div>

Really?
Yes, I am looking a discovery cruise line.

[BlessedLadyOfZion]

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if u just goin to relax an lounge on the beach then fine. yuh can probly walk out de island on ur trip or rent a scooter or dem golf cart thingamajigs.

the seafood is to die for...dem have a craft market place and shops but u won't be getting wonderful deals there

[Jamerican71]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LadyZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Freeport Grand Bahama. Veyr boring. Can't rcall any mom n pops over there [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/confused.gif[/img] U taking DCL from FLL? </div></div>

I did this sort of thing about 10 years ago....flew to FLL, did a 6 hour cruise to Freeport. I completely agree with LadyZ...I found Freeport to be extremely boring! I don't remember where we stayed but if you are just going for some R&R then you should be okay.

[Jamerican71]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jamaica_dreamin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm looking at taking the boat to Freeport and spending the week end some time in January(can't afford to go a yard at all this winter).

Does any one know the area well (I haven't neen there since 1992) Any likkle Mom & Pop guesthouses or B&B's? How about places to eat and drink? Our budget will be limited so we want to avoid the major tourist traps if possible and get the most for the $.

Thanks in advance. </div></div>

Sorry...didn't answer your question. I don't know of any places to suggest but Freeport seems to have lots of properties of all price ranges so I'm sure you'll find something affordable.

[BlessedLadyOfZion]

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JD, my friend is supposed to be doing a quick honeymoon trip there next week (providing they put the wedding back on [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rolleyes.gif[/img])

So i will get some info from her if/when they return

[Diplomat]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jamaica_dreamin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm looking at taking the boat to Freeport and spending the week end some time in January(can't afford to go a yard at all this winter).

Does any one know the area well (I haven't neen there since 1992) Any likkle Mom & Pop guesthouses or B&B's? How about places to eat and drink? Our budget will be limited so we want to avoid the major tourist traps if possible and get the most for the $.

Thanks in advance. </div></div>
If it's just the weekend, then you should be fine. There's actually quite a bit to do/see if you can get one of the local drivers/company (Island Tours come to mind) to drive you around, especially out to the West end. If you can rent a car, it's even better. There are also fish fries (places you can get fried fish, conch, and whatever else), exploring caves (if you're into that kind of thing), and the International Bazaar. With any luck, you just might catch some of the entertainment in Count Basie Square (in Port Lucaya marketplace). What I found out is that visitors to the island hear about local happening mostly by by word-of-mouth. I was in Grand Bahama for a week in 2005 - just about did the entire island as well - and wasn't bored at all.

BTW, timeshare selling is huge there, so if you ever feel like a very good free breakfast, just accept one of the invitations to one of the seminars and then politely decline any offer to buy anything [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif[/img]

I do not know of any B&B places. Freeport/Lucaya is all touristy, but you can check here for places to stay.

[jamaica_dreamin]

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Thanks Z, Cew & Jamerican. I still may do it for lack of a better option.