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Every time I mention how much I love Hawaii, someone will suggest that I visit the Bahamas. Since I’m on the East coast, the trip to the Pacific Ocean is quite long and a little costly. The Bahamas would be easier on my budget as well as a shorter, more pleasant flight.
I always fall in love with any place near the ocean. I’d do anything to live near a beach. I think it must be the perpetual motion of the waves coming in then moving back out that mesmerizes me. I never feel as alive as I do when I’m near an ocean.
Like Hawaii, the atmosphere in the Bahamas is laid back and relaxed and attire is casual. I’m getting better at packing for that kind of vacation. The first time I over packed with 6 pairs of shoes, 5 dressy dresses and 3 pair of jeans! Now I know to pack a few sundresses, shorts and tanks, flip flops and more flip flops! That always leaves more room in my luggage for all the stuff I always buy. And you know I’ll be doing some shopping! There are some things about customs that I’ll need to look into, though.
One of the things that makes Hawaii such a difficult destination for me is the time zone change. Depending on if the East Coast is having daylight savings time or not, the time difference is either 5 or 6 hours. That’s huge, especially on the trip back home. The Bahamas are in the Eastern Time Zone so there’s no jet lag to worry about. That means I wouldn’t need another week long vacation to recover from the trip home!
The only setback in going to the Bahamas would be needing a passport. I’m not sure if it’s absolutely required now or not but I probably ought to get one, anyway. I believe a passport will soon be required (or already is) for traveling to and from Canada. As much as I love to travel, I’m surprised that I never got one previously. I think I’ll look into getting my passport so I’ll have it ready, just in case I can convince Brian to take this trip without much begging. It’s probably a good idea to be prepared.
You know, we just celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary. I think a week in the Bahamas, maybe after the kids are in school and can’t ask to go with us, would be an excellent anniversary trip. Let’s see if the husband agrees.
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Marisa …
Yup … you’ll need a passport thanks to 9/11 repercussions. But well worth it.
Feel free to e-mail if you need any guidance from a local … who’s lived in Jersey and Boston on the east coast and who knows Hawaii (though not Kauaii) and could give you some impartial comparisons between here and there.
The Bahams are great! you must visit. if Brian has brains he will agree. ho, how much i would like to take a vacation and drive to the beach
Took a Bahamas cruise early this year — it was so worth it!
Thanks. Being the same time zone is the biggest seller for me.
Kauai is not as developed as the other islands. So far, at least.
I’ve never been on a cruise.
Brian hates the flight to Hawaii. The Bahamas would be so much better.