Recreation: What to Do on Grand Bahama Island
Golf
Known as a Golfer's Paradise, Grand Bahama Island offers incredible
championship courses, an idyllic climate, and lush greens and fairways
fed by freshwater lakes. The island boasts four of the most beautiful
championship golf courses in the Caribbean. For tee times and green fees
please call:
Butch Harmon School of Golf 373-1066
Fortune Hills Golf Club 373-2222
Our Lucaya Reef Course 373-2002
Our Lucaya Country Club 373-1066
Staying at the
Pelican Bay Hotel? Have a
look at our special Golf package.
Diving/Scuba Diving
Diving is one of the most popular activities and
The
Bahamas boasts 29 dive destinations, 700 islands and over
1000 regularly dived sites. Grand Bahama has several dive operations
that can take you to the island's most popular sites. Contact our marina
staff for assistance in booking.
Tours
Our staff can arrange a variety of tours to suit every need. From diving
with dolphins to kayaking through the mangroves to beach combing a
deserted beach, Grand Bahama has it all.
Pool
The
Grand Bahama Yacht Club
has a 25 meter pool on site as well as a smaller childrens pool. The
main pool is heated in the winter. In addition, there are two outdoor
swimming pools located at the Pelican Bay Hotel.
Shopping
Perfumes and fragrances, crystal, leather goods, jewelry, fine linens
and tablecloths, watches and clocks, photographic equipment, china,
binoculars, and telescopes are all duty free. Savings on these items are
between 25% - 50% below US prices.
The best shopping is at the Port Lucaya Marketplace and the
International Bazaar; boutiques and gift shops are also found in the
downtown area and at most major resorts. Everything from duty-free
products to local arts and crafts, wood, straw, shell and clothing
creations are readily available. A wide variety of produce and grocery
items can be found at local Food Stores throughout the island. There are
a number of American-style supermarkets on the island. |
