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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Port Lucaya, Bahamas

Port Lucaya is located in the Bahamas. If you are cruising and you are routing to Freeport, Port Lucaya will be your first stop because it has a popular marketplace. My wife and I rode a van and we paid $10 each for both ways. We went to Treasure Bay Casino first and I played the slot machine. Then, we went to the Market Place which is right across the street. There are luxury hotels surrounding the market place and if you have a laptop or an iPad, the hotels are a welcome sight for they have a free Wi-Fi which you can use for last minute browsing. The picture below is part of Port Lucaya Marina.The small marketplace offers dining and shopping. We did not try their local food though. There are gift shops selling souvenir items such as the Bahamian straw hats, Freeport signature caps and beach towels. My wife bought 3 caps with Freeport name on it as her souvenir. We went in to check the amenities at the Westin and Sheraton Hotel and Port Lucaya Resort and Yacht Club. Both hotels are in a good location and very elegant.

There are so many things to do in Port Lucaya. There is gaming and water sports for ocean lovers. They offer Reef Tours, diving as well as snorkeling. This place is the home for dolphin experience. If you are interested to observe the dolphin up close, make a reservation at UNEXSO, the Underwater Explorer's Society. We went back to the Freeport Harbour after 4 hours of exploring the Port Lucaya Marketplace and Port Lucaya Marina.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Tramp Steamer

If you're looking for alternatives to a cruise ship you might try a tramp steamer. In days gone by this was an inexpensive way to take an ocean cruise. The modern cruise ship with endless buffets,casinos and never in ending entertainment has put this type of travel in a decline.


If you would like to experience a different type of cruise you might want to try cruising on a freighter. Of course you will not have the amenities that are found on a cruise ship. But you might enjoy seeing the everyday life on a working ship. You will have your own cabin but your meals will be taken with the crew. You will visit different ports of call that you may not experience on a traditional cruise ship. You will definitely have time to reflect on your life or read that book that you never had time to do. So if you're looking for an inexpensive way to travel the world this would be for you.