I HAD been planning on spending my first year of retirement next season cruising the Bahamas. I had been led to believe it was a warm and welcoming country. However, after reading Mr. Carey's words, maybe a straight-shot to the Virgin Islands is in order? Mr. Carey needs to realize that every island in the Caribbean competes for cruisers' dollars, actively or passively, and the first thing he needs to accept is that we don't have to go to the Bahamas. It's convenient, but it's a destination that can easily be passed over, especially by the larger yachts that typically have more money to spend. Such derogatory and unwelcoming comments on his part does his nation no good, and it harms the small businesses that benefit from cruisers.
Drew says...
I HAD been planning on spending my first year of retirement next season cruising the Bahamas. I had been led to believe it was a warm and welcoming country.
However, after reading Mr. Carey's words, maybe a straight-shot to the Virgin Islands is in order?
Mr. Carey needs to realize that every island in the Caribbean competes for cruisers' dollars, actively or passively, and the first thing he needs to accept is that we don't have to go to the Bahamas. It's convenient, but it's a destination that can easily be passed over, especially by the larger yachts that typically have more money to spend.
Such derogatory and unwelcoming comments on his part does his nation no good, and it harms the small businesses that benefit from cruisers.
On Trust chief: Anchorage fees must be nationwide
Posted 26 October 2014, 5:03 p.m. Suggest removal