Island-Hopping in The Bahamas (So Much To Do, So Little Time!)
Category: The IslandsFebruary 24th 2023Back to our Sandals Blog > > >
If you've never been island hopping before, then
The region offers tons of exciting opportunities - many of which center around the vast and beautiful ocean
In this post, we'll help steer you in the right direction when it comes to the best islands to visit while island hopping in The Bahamas!
Good to know: Although the territory is spread across 500 miles of the Atlantic Ocean, you can visit more than one of the islands by plane or by boat at a reasonable cost. You can even consider splitting your trip between resorts on the various islands (more on that later!).
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Bahamian island-hopping locations near Florida
Florida is one of the closest U.S. destinations to The Bahamas. It won't take long to get to locations like New Providence, Grand Bahama, and many other amazing islands of The Bahamas from there.
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Nassau
New Providence is likely to be the first recommendation you receive if you mention planning a vacation to The Bahamas. This is the country's most popular island, and it is where you'll find Nassau, the capital. Nassau is the largest city in The Bahamas, and it is easily accessible from U.S. destinations like Miami with just a 50-minute flight (here's
Nassau can be the perfect start to an island-hopping adventure as you can easily access other islands, including the 'Out Islands' (the more faraway islands) of The Bahamas from this location if you want to explore. It'll cost less to get to some of the other islands from Nassau as well.
There are many awesome
Some of the other interesting attractions in Nassau include
Good to know: While in Nassau, you'll be able to take a day trip to Paradise Island, which is connected to New Providence by two bridges. If you're staying for the (long) weekend, choose to stay at thisall-inclusive resort in Nassau , where you'll be able to order unlimited cocktails and eat as much as you want at 10 restaurants and three food trucks. It's all included!
Grand Bahama
On Grand Bahama, you'll be able to swim with dolphins, snorkel, and scuba dive to your heart's content, golf on gorgeous greens, party island-style while enjoying Fish Fry events, and lots more. It truly is a nature lover's paradise.
Grand Bahama is about 64 miles west of Palm Beach, Florida, and offers a chance to experience simple island living. Grand Bahama is most known for its beautiful beaches, and the thrilling adventures you can have there, including
The main airport on Grand Bahama Island is the Grand Bahama International Airport. It can take around 45 minutes to fly to Freeport, Grand Bahama from Miami. This trip is quite a bit longer by boat - around 2.5 hours. Once you arrive in Grand Bahama, you can also explore nearby islands like Bimini. It takes just under 3 hours to get to Bimini by plane from Freeport, Grand Bahama. The Abacos are also about a 45-minute ferry ride from Grand Bahama. The ferry to Abaco costs around $50 USD each way.
Bimini
Bimini is a cluster of islands in The Bahamas that has inspired many people, including famed novelist Ernest Hemingway. This island is around 51 miles west of Miami and it takes around 2 hours to sail there, and 45 minutes to get there by plane from Miami.
Bimini is one of the best islands to include in an island-hopping adventure because it is easy to get to some of the other popular islands of the Bahamas, such as New Providence, from there. It takes 30 minutes to get to Bimini from Nassau by plane, and from Nassau, it is easy to connect to most of the other islands of The Bahamas. The main airport in Bimini is the South Bimini Airport, but there is another airport in North Bimini as well.
While in Bimini, some interesting places you can check out include the Limestone Well (Fountain of Youth), Great Issac Cay Lighthouse, Honeymoon Harbor Beach, Bimini Sands Beach, Radio Beach, Bimini War Memorial & Heroes Park, Bimini Craft Center, Alive Town Beach, and the Bimini Museum.
Good to know: The population of Bimini is about 1,988 people.
Island-hopping locations near Nassau
Nassau is the capital city of The Bahamas, and it is located on the island of New Providence. While on an island-hopping adventure in The Bahamas, Nassau will be a central point that can be used to access all the other islands. Here are some popular islands near Nassau:
Rose Island
Three miles off the coast of Paradise Island, you'll find Rose Island, a small island that can be a diver's haven. There aren't any roads or much infrastructure on Rose Island, but there are pink sand beaches and an offshore reef. Rose Island is one of few islands in The Bahamas where you can swim with pigs, a signature Bahamian adventure. There is a wildlife sanctuary there that the pigs call home.
Good to know: The best way to get to Rose Island from Nassau is by chartering a boat. It'll take about 15 minutes by boat to get between these two islands.
The Exumas
The Exumas in The Bahamas is made up of over 365 islands and cays. This district of The Bahamas is also known as the Exuma Cays. It is possible to travel from Nassau to the Exumas by boat in around 3 hours. Little Exuma is slightly south of Great Exuma and the two are connected by a bridge.
Great Exuma
At 37 miles long, Great Exuma is the largest island in the Exumas. Here, you'll find a few upscale resort brands like
Georgetown is the capital of the Exumas, and it is located toward the southern tip of Great Exuma. In Georgetown, you can see the charming pink and white government building, which is a central point of business activities on the island. There's also a grocery store, boat rental, a bank, a liquor store, and a few restaurants. You'll be able to get a water taxi to some of the nearby islands from Georgetown as well.
Good to know: If you're planning a trip to anall-inclusive resort in Great Exuma , Exuma International Airport (GGT) is the airport you will want to fly into. Be sure to try as many of the excitingthings to do in Exuma as you can before it's time to fly back!
Big Major Cay
Big Major Cay is where it's at if you want to try
Other than the pigs, this island is uninhabited, so you'll be able to walk around and explore.
Staniel Cay
North of Great Exuma, you can find Staniel Cay, which is popular for its beautiful beaches, offshore coral reefs, and swimming pigs. Staniel Cay is near Big Major Cay and the island is about 5 sq miles.
Don't let the size fool you though, Staniel Cay is gorgeous and quite famous. In fact, it was the backdrop of two James Bond Films. Thunderball in 1965 and Never Say Never Again in 1983 were both shot on the island. Staniel Cay only has a population of around 120 people, so you can definitely enjoy the opportunity for a quiet fishing trip, scenic dive among the coral reefs, or kayaking.
Stocking Island
Stocking Island is off the eastern coast of Great Exuma, and you can get to this island by a 10-minute water taxi or ferry from Georgetown. If you choose one of these options, it'll cost about $15 USD per person. Stocking Island is great for a day trip and once you get to this island, you'll be able to enjoy amazing diving and authentic Bahamian cuisine.
While snorkeling on this island, you're likely to see creatures like stingrays that love hanging around near the shore on some of the beaches. Other sightings while diving here can include octopus, starfish, sea snails, and more. After an exciting dive on this island, try the Conch Shack for something delicious to eat.
Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Eleuthera
About 50 miles from Nassau, you'll find Eleuthera, an island that is around 110 miles long and one mile wide. This island is the fourth most populated island in The Bahamas, and it is another territory where you can find pink sand beaches. Eleuthera appeals to people who just want to vacation in a serene place and get away from it all.
The population of Eleuthera is around 11,165 people, so this island definitely gives small town vibes. Some of the best attractions on this island include Pink Sand Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Glass Window Bridge, Vic Hums Night Club, Tarpum Bay, Bannerman Town, and Hatchet Bay.
If you plan on visiting Eleuthera as part of an island-hopping adventure, it'll take around 2 hours and 40 minutes to get to this island from Nassau. Ferry services are available and chartering a boat to get to Eleuthera is a possibility as well.
Good to know: Eleuthera is to the east of New Providence and has lots of shipwrecks that can be explored during a dive. Pineapple is this island's signature crop, so expect lots of it while there!
Harbour Island
It'll only take about 5 minutes by ferry to get to Harbour Island from Eleuthera. A trip here will be well worth it as you'll be able to experience some of the famed pink sand beaches of The Bahamas. Many of these pink-hued strands can be found along the eastern shore of Harbour Island, and they're bound to add some intrigue to your explorations.
On Harbour Island, you can visit the main settlement, Dunmore Town. Here you'll find pastel-colored houses that, combined with the pink sand beaches, will really have you feeling like you're living in a dream. This is a peaceful island, and here you'll likely spend your days snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, biking, scuba diving, or just lounging on the beach enjoying the sunshine.
Good to know: There are no cars on Harbour Island, so you may need to rely on a golf cart to get around!
Long Island
Adventure awaits in Long Island in The Bahamas. This island is one of the smallest inhabited islands in The Bahamas, measuring 80 miles from top to bottom and 4 miles wide. Long Island is to the southeast of Nassau, and to the south of Great Exuma.
If you choose to vacation in Nassau, you'll easily be able to arrange a day trip to Long Island. While there you can check out some of the popular attractions, which include Lucayan Indian Cave, Dean's Blue Hole (the second deepest blue hole in the world), Max's Conch Bar, and Tiny's Hurricane Hole.
It is possible to get to Long Island from Nassau by plane. This will take around 45 minutes and cost around $150 USD one way. If you choose to fly, you'll either arrive at Deadman's Cay Airport or Stella Maris Airport. A boat trip to Long Island can take much longer - up to 18 hours. From Georgetown in Great Exuma, it is possible to take a ferry to Long Island that'll arrive in about 4 hours.
Good to know: Most of the gorgeous white sand beaches of Long Island are located along the island's western coast.
Andros
Andros is one of those islands that'll make it easy to disconnect from the seemingly pressing issues of life. This is the largest island of The Bahamas, and it is possible to get there by plane or boat from Nassau. It'll take 2.5 hours to get to Andros by boat from Nassau, but only about 15 minutes by plane.
Though Andros is quite large, much of it remains untouched. There are many natural attractions on this island that you'll be able to see during an island-hopping adventure in The Bahamas, including the Andros Barrier Reef (the second-largest coral reef in the Western hemisphere), the Tongue of the Ocean, Blue Holes National Park, Andros Lighthouse, Henry Morgan's Cave, Mariners Well, the Native Colony Ruins, and the world's oldest dive shop.
While in Andros, you'll appreciate the chill and relaxed atmosphere, and the ability to have some pretty incredible dive experiences as well. Andros is very popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, and it offers the best bonefishing in The Bahamas.
Good to know: There are five national parks on Andros that visitors can explore while on this island.
Island hopping within the Abacos
The Abaco Islands
The Abacos are considered 'Out Islands' of The Bahamas and they appeal to lovers of sailing and simple living. This island chain is to the north of New Providence and Paradise Island, and it is made up of 120 cays including Man-O-War Cay, Great Guana Cay, Green Turtle Cay, and Spanish Cay.
Many of the Abaco Islands are uninhabited, but they can still make for interesting explorations, especially if you want to spend the day feeling like you're on your own deserted island. If you choose to visit Great Abaco (the largest island in the Abacos) and explore from there by boat, you'll encounter many small, beautiful islands, thriving coral reefs, and underwater caves. Some of the main attractions in the Abaco Islands are the Elbow Cay Lighthouse, Treasure Cay, the Great Abaco Golf Course, and Miss Emily's Blue Bee Bar.
It'll take about an hour to fly directly to Great Abaco from Miami, Florida. From Nassau, it takes just under two hours to get to Great Abaco by boat (this might make for an interesting day trip).
Good to know: The Abacos are popular for fishing and diving and the islands host quite a few regattas (a
Bahamian cultural festival centered around sailing) throughout the year.
Great Guana Cay
Visiting Great Guana Cay is like something out of a dream. The island has some of the most beautiful beaches in The Bahamas. There are even beaches with light pink sand, which is a rarity even for the Caribbean. The gorgeous sand combined with crystal clear water and a peaceful atmosphere can be just what you need to find perfect relaxation.
Great Guana Cay is appealing because it is never crowded. You can really feel like you've gotten away from it all. Still, there are a few restaurants on this island, a liquor store, and a grocery shop. Like a few of the other islands in The Bahamas, you won't be renting a car here (as there are none!), but you can easily rent a golf cart to get around.
It is quite easy to get to Great Guana Cay from Great Abaco, as there are ferries from Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay. You can also explore other nearby islands via water taxi from Great Guana Cay.
Green Turtle Cay
Green Turtle Cay is one of the smaller and less populated islands of The Bahamas. Located north of Great Guana Cay, this island is just 3 miles long, and half a mile wide. Green Turtle Cay is one of the 'Out-Islands' of the Abacos, and it is best suited to travelers who want to explore and spend time on beautiful beaches. There are quite a few villas and cottages you can rent in Green Turtle Cay, and boat rentals are available too. Golf carts are also available for rent to explore this island.
While there isn't an airport on Green Turtle Cay, you can get there via a 15-minute ferry ride from Treasure Cay in Great Abaco for $15 USD.
Elbow Cay
Elbow Cay is a 6-mile-long islet off the coast of Great Abaco. This island is to the northern end of The Bahamas, and it is popular with travelers who want a private island experience.
Elbow Cay is great for surfing thanks to the many reef breaks in this area that generate amazing waves. There are several beaches on this island, and you'll be able to rent golf carts for the day to explore since there are very few cars.
The main settlement on this island is called Hope Town, which has a few restaurants where you can try authentic Bahamian food. There's also a lighthouse on Elbow Cay that dates back to 1894. It is one of the last kerosene lighthouses in the world. You can get to Elbow Cay via a 20-minute ferry ride from Marsh Harbour.
Man-O-War Cay
Man-O-War Cay in The Bahamas is known by many as the country's boat-building capital. It is located in the Abacos between Great Guana Cay and Elbow Cay and offers a true back-to-nature experience.
There are no bars, clubs, or any amenities of that nature in Man-O-War-Cay, but the island is home to beautiful beaches, great snorkeling, scuba diving, and opportunities to swim in the tranquil, clear seas. It is unlikely when you see the beauty of this island that you'll miss any of the conventional luxuries of life. You'll be too busy sinking into true relaxation and bliss.
Most popular one-week itineraries for island hopping in The Bahamas
One week can feel like a lot for a vacation, but when you're island hopping the time can slip by - fast. If you're planning a one-week trip to The Bahamas, it is best to book one place to stay for the entire week and do one-day excursions from that island to a couple of others that are nearby.
If your stay will be shorter than one week, it is best to just select the island that most appeals to you and explore it as much as possible. Island hopping may be too much to take on during your short stay.
Popular routes for a one week stay in The Bahamas:
- Nassau + Rose Island (day trip), Exuma (day trip)
- Exuma: Great Exuma, Big Major Cay, Staniel Cay, Stocking Island
- Eleuthera + Harbour Island (day trip)
- The Abacos: Great Guana Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Elbow Cay, Man-O-War Cay
Insider tip: Not sure
where to stay in The Bahamas ? Pick the islands that speak most to you and save the rest for later. If it's your first trip to The Bahamas, Nassau and Exuma are great places to start.
Most popular two-week itineraries for island hopping in The Bahamas
A two-week vacation in The Bahamas will give you more time to explore more islands. If you'll be in The Bahamas for two weeks, you might want to consider splitting your stay between two entirely different islands.
Popular routes for a two week stay in The Bahamas:
- Nassau (stay 1) + Rose Island (day trip), Exuma (stay 2): Great Exuma, Big Major Cay, Staniel Cay, Stocking Island, then back to Nassau.
- Nassau (stay 1) + Rose Island (day trip), Eleuthera (stay 2) + Harbour Island, then back to Nassau.
- Nassau (stay 1) + Rose Island (day trip), Abacos (stay 2): Great Guana Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Elbow Cay, Man-O-War Cay, then back to Nassau.
- Nassau (stay 1) + Rose Island (day trip), Eleuthera (stay 2) + Harbour Island, Exuma (stay 3): Great Exuma, Big Major Cay, Staniel Cay, Stocking Island, then back to Nassau.
Note: this last trip might feel a bit rushed if you're staying 14 days. Consider staying a couple of days longer.
So many islands to hop, so little time!
Island hopping can be an exciting way to spend your days in The Bahamas. This country's many islands have their own distinct personalities and offer a unique experience. You could be relaxing on the white sand of
If you're planning an island-hopping trip in The Bahamas, staying in Nassau will give you easy access to many of the other islands. Plus, you'll be able to choose from some of the most incredible
With so many amazing islands to explore in this territory, you'll likely regret it if you don't experience as many as you can.
Happy travels!
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Lia & Linze were both very warm and friendly, and from day one, we could tell cared about us as a couple and our destination wedding success, rather than just seeing us as more clients. I get stressed out easily, so planning my own wedding alone was overwhelming, even though my wedding was 10 months out. I ended up working with Linze, and we pushed up the wedding date with a little less than three months to prepare. I was initially nervous about using a travel agent / wedding planner, but it turned out to be a huge blessing, because it took away a lot of the stress and worry I was experiencing. A bride has so many things to worry about, so having someone else bear the brunt of the work and worry about the nitty-gritty details was a HUGE relief for me.
Why spend hours analyzing vendors and reading reviews, when you can have a pro do it? If you want an intimate wedding, if you want to elope, or if you want a huge all-out, go-into-debt-for-years wedding, and if you're in the market for a wedding travel agent, Lia and Linze should be at the top of your list!
The day of the wedding, everything was so beautiful, and so much better than I could have done on my own. Lia's company finds the best local vendors, so you know you'll get great value in your package, and what's nice is her company offers different packages for different budgets. We worked with and met AMAZING vendors! The reception was so elegant that as soon as I entered the reception, I felt amazement, joy, and relief because being the worrywart and control freak that I sometimes can be, it was hard for me to trust someone to somehow make everything perfect. Lia was able to give us the dream wedding we couldn't have done ourselves. Our family and friends were also amazed, and repeatedly told us how great the wedding, reception, and food were at the resort.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Destination Wedding
I used Stephanie Tindall to help me choose the perfect resort in PV Mexico for where my guests would stay for my destination wedding. She went round and round with me helping me find the perfect location. It had to be nice, trendy, not to outrageously expensive and within a certain mile radius of a marina where my guests needed to go for the wedding. She helped everyone get booked and when things became a little hectic as tracking sometimes can get. She took care of the details. One of my guests had passport issues and she helped talk them through what to do. It was such a relief to have a point of contact for travel related issues so I didn't have to be stressed about it. She did this all with a patient, positive? upbeat and kind attitude through the entire process. I highly recommend her.
Thank you again,
Darby Brown
UNICO, Riviera Maya, Mexico Destination Wedding
Unico was wonderful and the perfect place for our wedding! It was quiet and the ceremony was better than expected. We had it on the gazebo and it was away from everything, which was great. The photography was beyond our expectations. We have not received our video yet, but assume it will be just as great. I also used the in house vendor for make up and hair, and was not disappointed. The wedding coordinator, Nazareth, was so sweet and on point. We used the local host quite a bit with WhatsApp, which was quite convenient. Food and drinks were amazing. We were disappointed that 2087 restaurant was down for half of our stay for repairs. We ate at Mi Carisa on our wedding night, which was the perfect choice. Service was also best there. We scheduled 2 tours through the hotel, a sunset cruise and Chichen Itza express. The boat tour was nice. Chichen itza tour was too fast and ok. We really appreciate your recommendations and help booking our wedding and stay. It was wonderful! Thank you again, Juliet and Jason
Hard Rock Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Destination Wedding
We just got back from an AMAZING wedding weekend yesterday. I can't begin to thank you enough for your help and support during the entire process. Everyone had a great time. It truly was one of the best days of my life and I can't believe how stress-free it was once I got there. Thank you Thank you!
Secrets Playa Mujeres, Mexico, Destination Wedding
I have never used a travel agent before Lia. I have always been the "I can do everything cheaper by myself on the internet" type person; most of the time, it works great. When my husband and I decided to have a destination wedding, we were not sure about anything - number of guests, length of stay, etc; we also have very demanding jobs, requiring constant travels up until the week before our wedding. So we thought that a travel agent may be a lifesaver; as it turned out, she was. Lia was endorsed as an expert in destination weddings on the American Express Travel website. Although she lived over a 1,000 miles away, I felt comfortable.
As I am not a "girly" person, wedding planning was not my thing; however, party planning and event coordination are. Lia and I treated this "event" like a business and I loved that about her; I needed someone to be truthful and provide honest advice. As it is with my job, I like corresponding via emails because I can have all the information on hand and in writing at all time; Lia always accommodated that, and always very promptly. I'm not talking about several emails over a few months; I'm talking about over the course of over a year. Lia was there to provide support when I had a hard time reach the wedding coordinator; she was there when I freaked out at the resort regarding my brother's return transportation (as it turned out, my brother spoke with the wrong transportation company); she was organized to be able to provide me with spreadsheet of all guest arrival information; she always submitted my requests to Classic Vacation and the resort promptly. James and I cannot thank Lia enough to make everything go smoothly for the biggest event of our lives. All 48 of us had such a great time that we absolutely see another group vacation in the future.
UNICO 2087, Riviera Maya, Mexico, Destination Wedding
Read the full details about this destination wedding in our blog post, Mark and Casey Simpsen's Destination Wedding at UNICO 2087. This couple was also featured in the UNICO 2087 Resort blog post, UNICO Destination Wedding, Casey Shelley & Mark Simpsen
Beach Palace Cancun, Mexico, Destination Wedding
Lia being referred to me saved me so much wedding planning mental anguish! I had tried with a few other travel agents before I had two different people give me Lia's name, and with each of the previous TAs they had to look into things and call me back (I'm still waiting for those calls). Getting in touch with Lia was a whole new experience, she answered all my initial questions in that first phone call, had so many recommendations, and it was obvious she knew exactly what she was doing. By the time we hung up the first phone call, I had decided on a destination and venue (per Lia's suggestion). She was a God send! A year later, we are still having people talk about what a great trip it was and people are always amazed by what a great turn out we had. We ended up with about 60 people, all booking through Lia and everyone had a flawless experience. One even asked for her name when planning her destination wedding a few months later and was just as pleased! Lia told me a lot through the planning process that I was such a laid-back bride, but it really was because she left me nothing to worry about. She answered any question I had, was always quick to respond to calls and emails, and helped me plan the most perfect wedding ever. I wish I could re-live it all again!!
Cozumel Palace, Mexico, Destination Wedding
My husband Cameron and I got married at the Cozumel Palace in June of 2014 and could not have been more happy with our experience. A destination wedding was definitely the way to go for us and Lia was a great asset in our planning.
Throughout the process we felt completely at ease as she handled some of the most important details of planning for this special time. From her first recommendations of resorts and destinations to her help arranging travel for our closest family and friends we always felt grateful having Lia on our side. We highly recommend Lia Vincent and Palace Resorts for your destination wedding!
Le Blanc Spa Resort, Destination Wedding
I am truly so grateful for you and all of your help! Le Blanc was amazing! NOTHING could have been better, except maybe the weather, but the staff, food, and service were above and beyond! We will definitely go back there!! Love, Love, Love you for all of your help - Can NOT thank you enough!!
Beach Palace, Cancun, Mexico, Destination Wedding
Our Dream Wedding!
Lia was a phenomenal help from the beginning. She was referred to me by a friend, and I was incredibly thankful that we used her. When we started planning, we became overwhelmed with all of the information that is available.
We met with her for about 45 minutes one afternoon, took her pictures of spaces we had seen online and liked, and gave her a list of our "must-haves", a list of things that would be nice but didn't matter too much, and a list of things we absolutely did NOT want. She kind of thought about things for a minute, and then listed 3 resorts that fit every single one of our needs. She then ran sample pricing from EVERY location our guests would be traveling from so we could figure out what best fit our and our guests' travel budgets. After about a million more questions from me, we finally settled on her initial recommendation, the Beach Palace in Cancun. As we went through the process, any time I had a question, problem, or was just worried about something not being right, she was my go-to person. I'm not kidding, she would answer me in like, less than an hour 99% of the time. She even took my file home one weekend to give me more time to figure something out before she ran credit cards and got it booked. She was a Godsend!
Riu Palace, Riviera Maya, Mexico, Destination Wedding
My husband Cameron and I got married at the Cozumel Palace in June of 2014 and could not have been more happy with our experience. A destination wedding was definitely the way to go for us and Lia was a great asset in our planning.
Lia with Lia helped us plan our destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico. We had a total of 11 people and she helped each of them set up their arrangements. From the beginning she was so helpful and always quick to respond. She made the entire process a breeze. She communicated with the wedding coordinator at the Riu Palace and made sure everything was just like we wanted. We did not have any issues at all, thanks to Lia and all of her thorough planning. Each of our guests bragged on her and said how easy it was to work with her. I would recommend Lia for all of your planning needs whether it be just a short vacation or a destination wedding. She knows what she is doing and will make sure all of your questions are answered and that you have the best vacation.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Destination Wedding
My husband and I got married in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico right off the beach. It was pure bliss, and everything I could have ever dreamed of! I may be biased, but destination weddings are certainly the way to go and thanks to our wonderful Travel Agent Lia Vincent at Vincent Vacations, we were able to find the perfect place! I had the opportunity to be able to edit the straight out of camera photos from my wedding! Here is a glimpse of our wedding day in paradise!
Iberostar, Grand Punta Cana, Destination Wedding
We had the most amazing time at our wedding. Our guests are still talking about what an amazing trip it was! Thank you for your help with organizing this unforgettable time for us, we cannot wait to put our pictures in our new frame!
Dreams, Puerto Aventuras Resort, Destination Wedding
Lia, thank you very much for all of your help with our PERFECT wedding vacation!
Excellence, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Destination Wedding
"It was beautiful! Everybody had a fantastic time!"
The staff was wonderful, the rooms were gorgeous, and the food was AMAZING! Our wedding could not have been more perfect and if you have any brides that want a beautiful wedding on a budget, The Excellence Punta Cana would be my number one recommendation. Emy and Livia were fantastic and everything was just PERFECT! Chris couldn't even believe how wonderful it was.
Thank you again for all of your help!!!
Dreams, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Destination Wedding
Our Dream Wedding!
As soon as Jimmy asked me to marry him, I knew we would want a destination wedding. We love to travel, and we love the beach, so there was no more perfect place to start our lives together than a beach in Mexico!
I am not the wedding planning type, and I knew that with a destination wedding, we could get someone else to plan the details for us. Luckily for me, my friend Lia at Vincent Vacations specializes in Destination Weddings. Lia had taken care of trips for us in the past, and I knew she was the perfect person to help me plan this trip. I was right! She helped me look through destinations, and we found the perfect spot: Dreams in Puerto Vallarta! The package came with a wedding planner, who took care of the details for me. 21 of our friends and family came with us, and everyone loved the resort. Our party ranged in age from 7 to 82, and everyone agreed it was an amazing trip. There were activities for the kids, and plenty of excursions for everyone to choose from. The staff was wonderful, and pampered us from the time we arrived. One of my bridesmaids had a broken foot and was on crutches, and was in a wheelchair some. The hotel staff assisted her anytime she needed it, including carrying her and her wheelchair up and down large flights of stairs. They were amazing! All the rooms are ocean front, with beautiful views. Jimmy and I stayed in the "Preferred" tower, and our room came with a great balcony with a hot tub! Most of our guests stayed in the other tower, but the resort is small enough, this was not a problem at all. They all loved their rooms as well. The wedding planner met with me in advance to work out the last minute details and timing. When our wedding day came, everything went perfectly. We got married on the beach right in front of the ocean. We had a sound system and a dj who played all the songs that we picked out in advance. My Dad is a minister, and he performed the service for us. We had 21 in our wedding party, but it felt like a much bigger wedding because lots of people watched the wedding. You could see people everywhere on their balconies watching, which made us feel like rock stars. We had a Mexican band that played a few songs after the wedding. The wedding came with a photographer and videographer who did amazing job! We took pictures right after the wedding, then we had dinner which also came with the wedding. We had steak and chicken which tasted great. Of course, I also asked them for chips and guacamole. (I love the guacamole in Mexico.) They were happy to oblige. They provided the wedding cake after which was amazing. After the wedding, my husband and I stayed for another 4 days, and it was paradise. I could not have asked for a more beautiful place to get married, or a less stressful way to do it. Thanks Lia and Vincent Vacations for making our special day an amazingly unforgettable experience!
Jamaica, Destination Wedding
Love the pictures one of our brides just shared from her elopement in Jamaica! Thank you for sharing with us! Did you know we book Destination weddings of all sizes? If it's just the 2 of you or a group of 250, give us a call!
Grand Fiesta Americana, Los Cabos, Mexico, Destination Wedding
This was the best and easiest decision we made about our entire wedding! Lia at All Inclusive Weddings is the absolute best, extremely intelligent, hard working, and so caring. She truly makes you feel like you are her only client throughout the entire process. We had about 120 people coming to our Cabo wedding and even had to switch resorts, visitors coming from all different states and even Europe. She was calm, and kept the bride and groom calm! Every detail was taken care of and it was made to be the most perfect wedding!
Finest, Playa Mujeres, Mexico, Destination Wedding
I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work to arrange the hotel and transfers for Ashley and Robbie's wedding. It was perfect and everything that she had ever dreamed of! The resort was amazing! We had great food at all the restaurants. The staff went over the top to accommodate any needs that you could have had! Everyone felt safe and the beaches are beautiful. Since it's more private you don't get the crazy vendors walking the beach trying to sell you stuff. Our family loved it so much and we defiantly will be planning another vacation. You will be the first I call if we need help to organize something! Thank you again for everything
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