Riu Palace Paradise Island
Casino Drive Paradise Island, Paradise Island , 6307, Bahamas
Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
Sunday March 08, 2020 to Sunday March 15,2020
Flight times to be announced later by SunWing
Introduction
Nassau is the capital and the heart of the Islands of the Bahamas. It is ideally located in a sheltered harbour and the city contains beautiful colonial mansions, cathedrals and 18th century fortresses. Just 180 m northeast of Nassau is Paradise Island which is connected to the city by two bridges. On it, you will find many resorts, hotels, restaurants, shops, a golf course and a casino.
The nearby Cable Beach is home for most resorts where you can play in the crystalline waters or simply sunbathe the day away. A great place to meet the friendly local and get acquainted with their handicraft is at the Straw Market. When night comes you can try your luck at the casinos or dance till dawn at one of the many hip nightclubs.
Riu Palace Resort
Riu Palace Paradise Island is a picturesque beachfront resort is minutes away from the historic sites and great attractions of Nassau, and perfect for a well-balanced retreat from the everyday. Adults can look forward to an elevated vacation experience with a number of renovations to the resort including: revamped common areas, a polished main buffet, modernized a la carte restaurants, on top of a new pool with swim-up bar, and a new 24-hour lounge. Enjoy a peaceful afternoon on the soft, white sands of the Bahamas or stretch out on a poolside sun lounger under the shade of a parasol. When you’re ready for entertainment, the Atlantis – the largest casino in the Caribbean – is located just steps away. Or enjoy fun, free activities on-site like beach volleyball and daily programming, shows and live music. Satisfy your appetite with a wide variety of cuisines at five restaurants that prepare Fusion, Japanese and gourmet classics or unwind with a tropical beverage at one of two resort bars. Add-on a pampering spa treatment like a luxurious body wrap or Swedish massage to feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
Eating Out
Native cuisine consists mostly of seafood and fish, the most traditional one being Conch, a tasty shellfish. Conch specialties include chowder, salads and fritters or simply served with a dash of lime juice. Other wonderful dishes are made with the local ingredients like sugarplum, coco plum, sapodilla and sea grapes. Staples also include Grouper fingers, peas 'n' rice, johnnycakes and guava duff for dessert. Rum cocktails abound like the rum punch made with Bahamian rum.
For those less inclined to Bahamian cuisine, all the international restaurants can be found on the island such as European, American, Greek, Chinese and Mexican.
Shopping
The famous Nassau Straw Market on Bay Street is one of the largest in the world and is open all week long. This is a great opportunity to meet the local people and to purchase all you souvenirs and mementos. Popular items are the handmade mats, hats and baskets along with fabrics, jewellery, woodcarvings, and guava jellies. And make sure to bring your bargaining skills along.
The Bahama Craft Centre is also a great place to shop if you are looking for true Bahamian arts and crafts such as paintings, sea treasures, blown glass, conch shell jewellery, ceramics or Junkanoo art.
The Bahamas has offered duty free shopping since 1992 on the following categories of items: perfumes, crystal, leather, jewellery, linens and tablecloths, watches and clocks, photographic equipment, china, binoculars, and telescopes.
Accommodations
The main concentration of hotels is located in two areas. The first is the Cable Beach with its first-class or luxury resorts with all the services and amenities one can possibly desire. The second resort location is on Paradise Island. The whole concept of the island is geared to tourist with hotels, restaurants, casinos and entertainment. The island is linked to Nassau by two bridges.
COST PER PERSON
Prices include:
- Return Coach Transportation from Smiths Falls and Perth to Toronto International Airport
- SunWing flight with times to be determined by SunWing at a later date.
- Return transfers from Airport to the resort
- All Inclusive 7 nights at the Riu Palace in Nassau Paradise Island, Bahamas
- Oceanview Room…. $2,269.00/person based on double occupancy (1 Room available)
- Junior Suite Oceanview Room… $2399/person based on double occupancy (6 Rooms available)
- Single and Triple rates upon request.
- Non-Refundable down payment of $200.00 upon booking
- Balance due by Friday Dec 20th, 2019
- Meet & Greet early February
- Out of Country Medical Insurance is required for this trip either thru work benefits, credit card or may be purchased thru us or any other source
- Passport must be valid past September 15th, 2020
Contact Info: Wayne & Kathie Ashby, 3465 Drummond Con 7 Balderson, ON K0G 1A0
613-267-3472 613-267-4433 washby2832@gmail.com