Fairmont Royal Pavilion
The Bahamas and Barbados on a Budget
If you watched your budget and stayed close to home all summer, it’s
not too late for one last summer fling and treat yourself to a real
vacation.
Off-season summer rates at island destinations drop anywhere from 15 to
50 percent less than winter rates. The 13th anniversary Celebration At
Sea Summer Sizzler cruise sails to the Eastern Caribbean August 15-22.
Book on the Explorer of the Seas which is loaded with recreational
amenities and cruise to exotic locales for less than $700.
Catch the Coca-Cola Bash in mid-August on Grand Bahama Island. It’s a
highlight of the Emancipation Holiday festivities to commemorate the
abolition of slavery in their territories. The highly anticipated Miss
Bahamas Beauty Pageant will also be going on in nearby Nassau/Paradise
Island.
Accomodations: Club Grand Bahama features five hotels,
21 restaurants, 50 destination activities, three championship golf
courses, beach parties, gaming and more. vacation packages start at $88
per night.
Dining: Zorba’s is a favorite among island locals.
This restaurant offers both open-air patio dining as well as indoor
air-conditioned dining.
Nightlife:
Party at Charlie’s on the Beach where the atmosphere is casual and
friendly. The dance floor plays hip-hop, reggae and R&B. This is a
big hangout for the spring break crowd.
If cruising is not your thing you can still get in on the island fun in
Barbados. If you hurry you can still catch the the Barbados Crop
celebration where indulging your taste buds is the order of the day.
Jet Blue offers discounted rates through the month of August from New York’s JFK airport to the island for just $129 each way.
Accommodations: The Special Summer Offer from Fairmont
Royal Pavilion. Book in August and save 20 percent on your
accommodations where every one of it’s 72 deluxe guestrooms is directly
ocean facing.
Dining: The wide range of dining options available in
Barbados ensures that there is something to suit every taste and
budget. Enjoy a meal at David’s Place and receive a complimentary glass
of wine when dining for two. The prices are a pleasure too with
Appetizers $9 to $20, Dinners $28 to $48 and Desserts $9 to $20.
Nightlife: For a truly tropical evening, Harbour Lights Beach
Extravaganza is a must-see must-do for visitors to this island oasis.
Barefoot dancing in the sand under coconut trees, to the pulsating beat
of a live calypso band and sipping on free exotic drinks until 2 a.m. —
it just doesn’t get better than this.
