It’s been on the market for years. Anybody who knows how to use a computer could find that real estate listing in about 90 seconds. Hardly a secret. Price was once as high as $27 million.
Where do you get the idea that tourists are exempt from VAT? We hosted our kids and grandkids for a vacation at Atlantis, paid VAT on every penny we spent.
Mr. Soapstop has visited Eleuthera a couple of times, maybe 7-8 years ago. Swore he would buy land there, never did. Lives in western Canada. Expert on what is best for Bahamians, tho — just as I’m an expert on what is best for the game of ice hockey.
Night life is quickly becoming a thing of the past on Eleuthera. Expats and winter residents go to dinner now at 5:30-6 p.m. Restaurants are mostly closed by 9. Fundraisers and social events are largely held in the afternoon. Most folks are too afraid to drive there at night. Roads are scary and too many unskilled drivers screaming around at high speeds, like maniacs, because they know there is no traffic enforcement.
True, probably ... we recently took our family to Atlantis. The grandsons had a great time in all the pools and slides. Food and service were top flight. But everything was so ungodly expensive that we likely will not return. Shame.
As a US tourist seeking a nice resort holiday in the Bahamas, I would face a choice: Go to a musty old place that’s been closed 2 years, has limited and outdated facilities and is very difficult to reach by air; or fly direct into Nassau and take a quick cab ride over to Baha Mar or Atlantis. Gee ... which should I choose?
Clamshell says...
Cat Island needs 3 airports like I need 3 noses.
On Glenys: Cat Island airport handling unacceptable
Posted 26 September 2018, 10:11 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
There is no earthly reason for Cat Island to have more than one airport, and it currently has 3, including the one down at Hawk’s Nest.
On Cat Island airport’s future in balance
Posted 25 September 2018, 1:21 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
It’s been on the market for years. Anybody who knows how to use a computer could find that real estate listing in about 90 seconds. Hardly a secret. Price was once as high as $27 million.
On INSIGHT: Disney’s plan ‘no cause for alarm’
Posted 24 September 2018, 5:25 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
Where do you get the idea that tourists are exempt from VAT? We hosted our kids and grandkids for a vacation at Atlantis, paid VAT on every penny we spent.
On INSIGHT: Disney’s plan ‘no cause for alarm’
Posted 24 September 2018, 1:22 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
Mr. Soapstop has visited Eleuthera a couple of times, maybe 7-8 years ago. Swore he would buy land there, never did. Lives in western Canada. Expert on what is best for Bahamians, tho — just as I’m an expert on what is best for the game of ice hockey.
On INSIGHT: We come here for the real thing, not a plastic, vomitous Disney recreation
Posted 4 September 2018, 1:46 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
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On INSIGHT: We come here for the real thing, not a plastic, vomitous Disney recreation
Posted 4 September 2018, 12:51 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
Every year the government seems shocked, in August, that schools are supposed to reopen.
On Family Island schools: Three aren’t ready
Posted 29 August 2018, 7:50 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
Night life is quickly becoming a thing of the past on Eleuthera. Expats and winter residents go to dinner now at 5:30-6 p.m. Restaurants are mostly closed by 9. Fundraisers and social events are largely held in the afternoon. Most folks are too afraid to drive there at night. Roads are scary and too many unskilled drivers screaming around at high speeds, like maniacs, because they know there is no traffic enforcement.
When will they fix it? Uh ... good question.
On Pedestrian struck and killed in Eleuthera
Posted 25 August 2018, 7:51 p.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
True, probably ... we recently took our family to Atlantis. The grandsons had a great time in all the pools and slides. Food and service were top flight. But everything was so ungodly expensive that we likely will not return. Shame.
On Govt purchases Grand Lucayan resort
Posted 23 August 2018, 9:26 a.m. Suggest removal
Clamshell says...
As a US tourist seeking a nice resort holiday in the Bahamas, I would face a choice: Go to a musty old place that’s been closed 2 years, has limited and outdated facilities and is very difficult to reach by air; or fly direct into Nassau and take a quick cab ride over to Baha Mar or Atlantis. Gee ... which should I choose?
On Govt purchases Grand Lucayan resort
Posted 23 August 2018, 6:45 a.m. Suggest removal