California: Dana Point Harbor

We made a brief stop at Dana Point Harbor today to check out The Spirit of Dana Point is a 108-foot replica of a privateer from the 1770s, like those used during the American Revolution. This ship (which Bria calls the pirate ship) has 5,000 feet of sail! The girls had a great time checking it ou...

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Bahamas: Jokers Wild Comedy Club

The adults had a sneak away for a parents-only evening at the cozy little comedy club located between Beach and Coral towers inside the Atlantis resort, Jokers Wild Comedy Club. We had a great time! It was nice to enjoy some grown-up time in the middle of such a heavily family-oriented trip. The evening was an intimate one — it was small to start with, and then was at least 3/4 empty — but fun....

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Bahamas: The Caves at Cable Beach

The Caves at Nassau are located west of Cable Beach. Not a lot to see here, mostly just a quick stop to snap a photo or two. Got five minutes? Come check out this little spot along the side of the road.Although not historically proven, local lore says the Lucayan Indians were the original inhabitants of the islands and resided in these caves, carved by the ocean many years ago. In more recent...

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Bahamas: Atlantis Marina and Bimini Road

We had heard that Johnny Rockets was THE place to go with kids, but when we wandered to the end of the boardwalk and found it was a burger place, we decided to go back to Bimini Road, a bright and airy spot with local fare. It was dusk, and there were buskers playing drums and singing on several spots along the marina boardwalk. Bria stopped to dance with some of them, and had a fabulous time...

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Bahamas: Tips for Atlantis with Kids

Here is the latest in our continuing series on visiting the Bahamas! Enjoy these travel tips for hitting the island with your children. Taxi and Shuttle Drivers We found that getting a taxi was cheaper than a shuttle to Atlantis. You may want to check into this for yourself, it will depend on where you are staying and how many are in your party. Either way, use that driver as a resource!...

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Bahamas: Junkanoo Music and Dancing

Junkanoo is the colorful, exuberant festival held at Boxing Day and New Years each year. Featuring bright, colorful costumes (especially elaborate headdresses of jewels, feathers, and much more) and rhythmic, enchanting music. From the first moment she stepped off the plane and heard drums, our three-year-old daughter developed her island dance. She was all about enjoying the buskers drumming...

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Bahams: Nassau Straw Market

On the way from the airport to the resort, our taxi driver pointed out the Straw Market. He said it as the place to go to find locally made crafts and souvenirs. So Tuesday after breakfast, we grabbed a cab (about $4 per person from Atlantis) and headed out to see what the local crafters had to offer. The market is located right near where the cruise ships dock at the harbor. It is a long,...

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