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Photo Credit: Travel Leaders Corporate What is a Travel Agent? Your here because you don't know what a travel agent is? Or perhaps you don't know how they are different than say a PVP (Personal Vacation Planner) which is usually for a specific cruise line ( like A Carnival Vacation Planner). A travel agent DOES NOT charge you to book ever. We work with multiple cruise lines and multiple destinations even non cruise land vacations including Disney. I think a lot of people misunderstand what travel agents do. Yes, we quote and book vacations. Yes, we make personalized itineraries and plans for you. Yes, this costs you NOTHING extra over booking it yourself.  What we don't do is get paid if you don't book with us. We are not paid an hourly wage. We are only paid commission on trips we book, and only after you return home from traveling.  If you cancel, we don't get paid. So that Disney vacation, cruise, all-inclusive resort stay, etc. that you book on your own - we cou

 Top Things To Do In Nassau Photo Credit: Flicker Almost every cruise line offers several options for viewing the top attractions in Nassau. However, for those who want to visit Nassau on their own the options can be endless.  Here we have listed the top things (or attractions) that everyone must do while in Nassau. Photo Credit: A Journey Of Postcards Atlantis Resort Photo Credit: WR Nash Atlantis Resort has everything you could ever want in the Caribbean including: pools, beaches, water park, casino, shopping, & dining. you can also enjoy encounters with sharks, dolphins and sea lions. They offer several day pass options  and even overnight packages for those planning to visit the resort. Marina Village Photo Credit: IQ Cruising Be sure to Visit Marina Village located close to the entrance of the resort when walking from the Ferry Boat Dock under the main bridge connecting Nassau to Paradise Island. It's also completely free to visit.  This is a great place for those who enjo

  A Little History Of Nassau Nassau - Timeline Photo Credit: Pixels Circa 500 to 800 AD - Lucayans (Arawakan-speaking Taino people) arrived in the Bahamas. 1492 - As many as 40,000 Lucayans lived in the Islands. 1500's - Spanish capture and send Lucayans to work in Hispaniola. 1520 - Spain evacuated the last 11 Lucayans. The Bahamas becomes uninhabited for 130 years. 1648 - William Sayle led a group of Puritans from Bermuda establishing settlements on Eleuthera; these early colonists moved on to Sayle's island, latter renamed New Providence 1670 - Charles II of England issued an ownership deed of the Bahamas to the "Proprietors of Carolina". 1671 - New Providence had 913 residents: 257 men, 243 women and 413 slaves. 1672 - Charles Town fort is built. 1684 - Spanish attacked and burned Charles Town; most British settlers fled to Jamaica; pirates take over. 1686 - Exiled settlers in Jamaica return to New Providence. 1694 - Ordinance of Proprietors established Nass

  Beginning July 24th In Europe & July 27th in the U.S. Virgin Voyages will no longer be requiring pre cruise testing for COVID to cruise. Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL), Royal Caribbean International (RCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH). Report have not yet dropped the precruise-covid-test requirement. With Virgin dropping the precruise covid test, the other major cruise lines seem likely to follow -- perhaps as soon as when they announce August protocols. Testing will, however, remain in place for ships going to destinations that require it.  #news #updates #virginvoyages #barelycruising #travleagent #vacation #covid #testing

  Photo Credit: Sandals Resort Best Paid Beaches In Nassau While Nassau has many free beaches such as Jaws, Junkanoo, or Cabbage beach to be enjoyed, many people may opt for a more secluded beach or an all inclusive beach experience. There are many hotels & resorts in Nassau that offer day passes for just that. Here we have complied a list of the best experiences for you. Atlantis Resort Photo Credit: Trip Advisor Atlantis Resort has so much to offer and several packages to choice from water parks to beaches and everything in between restaurants and even a casino. You can also book a day pass for the Paradise Island Beach located in Atlantis. However, this pass does not give you access too swimming pools, water slides, pool deck, or pool lounge chairs. Be sure to check out the 'ancient ruins of Atlantis' in The Dig on a self guided tour. This day pass only includes the beach on Paradise island and will cost you roughly $69 for adults and $40 for kids 12 and under. the reso

Photo Credit: Sandals  Free Beaches In Nassau If you’re looking for a cheap and convenient beach option, We've got you covered. Currently, there’s only one cruise ship terminal in Nassau, “Prince George Wharf” which is on the northern side of the island. You can access every beach on the Island from here and is very easy.  Here are the best free beaches Nassau has to offer. Junkanoo Beach If your looking for a nice beach close to the cruise port, then look no further as Junkanoo Beach is just that. This beach is within walking distance of the cruise port. Once off the ship you will head West (right) and its roughly a 15 minute walk. Do to the proximity of the cruise port, you can often see the ships in dock in the background when on the beach. The size of Junkanoo is smaller when compared to other beaches but it also isn't very crowded either. This beach is free. However, If you’re planning to use a beach chair, grab some food, or borrow some water-sports equipment, there will