Discovery Cruise Line offers a three-day, two-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Our Lucaya Reef Village, with accommodation on Grand Bahama Island. Trips may be taken over a weekend and free room upgrades are available. Ships depart from Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale at 9:30 a.m. and arrive at Freeport, Grand Bahama at 1:30 p.m. The cruise to Grand Bahama provides an all-you-can eat buffet breakfast until 11 a.m. and free house brands of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. On-board amenities include a pool, casino, shops and sun decks. Discovery Cruise Line offers a choice of eight Grand Bahama resorts to accompany the cruise.
Return sail crossings leave Freeport, Grand Bahama at 5:15 p.m. and arrive at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale at 10:30 p.m. Cruises do not operate on Wednesday. A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens age 16 and over.
Discovery Cruise Line Inc.
1775 NW 70th Ave. # 500
Miami, FL 33126-1344
800-259-1579
discoverycruiseline.com
The Abaco Inn is situated on Abaco Island and offers a murder mystery weekend special getaway. The weekend break requires a two-night minimum and a double-occupancy stay. The Inn is situated beach side, between the Sea of Abaco bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Accommodation offers the choice of bay-side or ocean-side rooms, or bay-side or ocean-side villas. The resort consists of bungalow-style rooms and luxury villa suites, with separate living rooms and kitchenettes.
The weekend starts with a welcome cocktail and an opportunity to look around the resort on Friday afternoon, followed by live music in the evening. On Saturday, guests begin following clues and exploring the island. The Murder Mystery Dinner is conducted in the evening followed by live music. The inn hasno televisions, telephones or computers, but amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and beach water sports. Direct flights to Marsh Harbour, Abaco Bahamas are available from Miami International Airport, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Jacksonville.
The Abaco Inn
Hope Town
Elbow Cay
The Bahamas
800-468-8799
abacoinn.com
The Atlantis Resort is situated on Paradise Island, adjacent to New Providence Island and a 20-minute drive from Nassau International Airport. The resort is a luxury residence and offers a free fourth night in a weekend special offer package. Guests are treated to the Atlantis Experience pass as part of the deal. The pass offers discounts and specialties throughout the resort, including two shallow water dolphin swims for the price of one, two-for-one golf at the championship Ocean Club Golf Course, two complimentary margaritas at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill, a sushi and sake sampler at Nobu Japanese restaurant, two complimentary cocktails at Bimini Road, and one night's free admission for two at Aura nightclub.
The resort offers accommodation ranging from standard tower rooms to luxury suites with sea views. Dining includes gourmet food in a choice of restaurants, including Chinese, Asian, French, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Lighter snacks are available in the lounge bars and cafes throughout the resort. Resort facilities include a 141-acre water park with a mile-long river tube adventure, nine water slides and 11 pools, snorkeling in the surrounding lagoons, and a marine life exhibition. Booking for the Atlantis Resort with special offers can be made through the official website.
Atlantis Paradise Island
One Casino Drive
Paradise Island
Bahamas
888-877-7525
atlantis.com
