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Originally Posted by The Chipster
I do not mean to criticize any of these posts, but there is a whole other part of the Bahamas that has not been discussed. Familiarize yourself with the Bahamian "Out Islands" such as the Abacos, Exuma, Eleuthera, etc. There is SO much information on these with a few Google clicks. I have been taking groups of people to these islands for 30 years, and have never had any issues with theft, assaults, etc. The Out Island Bahamian people are thrilled to have you come, with big white smiles on their faces. And there are NO cruise ships or rip-off tourist traps. Yes, I am also a guide in the Virgin Islands, Grenadines, etc., which are all great. But the Bahamas are right next to Florida, so easy to get to. My recommendation if you want a "get away from it all" vacation: Fly from Orlando direct into Marsh Harbor in the Abacos, and take a fast ferry over to Hope Town. You will never forget it. www.https://www.bahamas.com/islands/abacos |
With big white smiles on their faces... what in the world are you thinking!
The truth about the Bahamas, all of them, is that the local people working the resorts and BNB's do what they need to so to keep their employment. When we traveled there, we were made aware by some staff that most Bahamians believe all Americans are very wealthy and they resent us. Especially those Americans who carry on like they're "special" and are demanding and we all know what they're talking about. That doesn't make the Bahamians bad people, just an unstable environment for vacationing on those islands.
It's been a while since we traveled there and we certainly weren't wealthy. When we arrived back home after traveling to Freeport, we discussed that fact that we were indeed wealthy by Bahama standards.
You can enjoy the trip, just stay within the compound of the resort and relax.