Not many people know that I consider the Bahamas to be my second home. Growing up, my parents were completely enchanted with the country and we would visit sometimes three times a year. At first, we would always stay in Nassau, however as Paradise Island began to develop, we crossed the bridge to the other side and never looked back. It was really fascinating to see Paradise Island go from being just another tropical island to a dream destination for many people (thanks to the Atlantis of course)!
Once traveling became an obsession for me, I stopped going to Paradise Island with my family. I missed it, but I wanted to see the rest of the world. Over the years, she would quietly call out to me to return, but I refused her for other ports of call. That is until this past New Year’s Eve, she called out loudly and in quite a seductive tone, thus there was no refusing her now.
Because I had been consumed with planning my upcoming wedding, I had put off planning my annual New Year’s Eve trip. Five years ago, I started a tradition where I would travel somewhere fabulous for the holiday, since it is my favorite. As the end of 2010 approached and I was without a trip, I asked my family if they wanted to go somewhere with me. My Dad said yes immediately and asked me to give him a couple of days to come up with a plan. And what a plan he came up with! To say I was impressed is the understatement of the year.
Three weeks later this was the view from the plane:
I was not sure if anything could top my New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil the previous year, but in that moment I did not care, I was home.
You’ve been so many places I want to visit….. your photos are the perfect marketing tool 🙂 But when will you be in PARIS???
Haha, I’m glad that my photos inspire wanderlust in people! I know, I know I MUST come to Paris. My soon-to-be hubby loves Paris, so maybe we’ll make our 1st trip together there SOON. And of course you’ll be the 1st person that I tell.
Lovely, evocative post, Andi!
Why thank you!
Ahhh THAT WATER. Can’t wait to get back myself! Luckily, little sis’ boyfriend’s family has a house there, so hopefully I’ll get to spend a lot of time there in the future. I’m with you: LOVE the Bahamas.
The water is magical, there is no doubt about it! And you my dear are the luckiest woman to have a house you can visit any time in the Bahamas!!!
The Atlantis is so much fun! Do they still have Nobu there? Yum!
Yep! I’ll be writing about it for sure. 🙂
I so want to visit the Bahamas… it seems like the most relaxing tropical place ever. We’ve been realizing that we do a lot of adventure travel and backpacking type stuff, but never really travel to relax. Dammit, I just want to drink a margarita on the beach!! 😛
I think most travelers rarely take vacations, if you know what I mean? The Bahamas is definitely a place you go for a vacation NOT for a trip. Ummm margaritas on the beach, I could totally go for that right now. Let’s say we meet in Paradise Island in about 2 hours??? 😉
I love, love, LOVE the Bahamas! That water. Those sharks. I was there a few years back and could spend weeks there. Very jealous!
I love, love, LOVE the country too!!! And yes, the water there is filled with all sorts of amazing marine life.
It’s been over a decade since I was in the Bahamas…far too long!
Gosh, and I went about 3 years and thought was too long! You must return soon!!!
I’m actually not a fan of The Bahamas. I’ve been a few times and it’s probably my least favorite place in the Caribbean (Grand Cayman is a close second). I think that it’s overrated, there are so many more beautiful places to explore down there.
I’m sad to hear that! Which islands did you go to?
Paradise Island and Nassau as well. I’m heading back in the fall, any suggestions of places to go that may change my mind? 🙂
I would check out Harbour Island and the Exumas! Paradise on Earth, both!!!
Sounds like a fantastic New Year’s Eve trip.
Oh just wait and see how I ended up celebrating NYE, one word: unforgettable!
That is some brilliant clear blue water! I’ve never been to the Bahamas but would love to check them out
You must take your hubby, so romantic! 🙂
You live the life girl!
I feel very blessed!
Looks lovely! How warm is it over there at that time of year? Is the water warm?
Normally it’s very warm, but for the first time in history it got so cold it almost snowed! Thankfully, that was the week before we came and it was back into the high 70’s when we arrived.
wow. that water looks SO pretty. Looking forward to hearing how the trip went!
And I can’t wait to share, it was an AMAZING trip!!!
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