Flying to the Bahamas

1/21/2015

The once a year fly-in to the Bahamas is scheduled for April this year.  Jeff and I went in 2012 (seems like a lifetime ago), and besides Hawaii, I've never seen a place more beautiful.  The hotel we stayed at was right on the water, which did of course, have white sand.

Lounge chairs were scattered over the beach with straw-like shelters built so that you could get out of the sun.  You could have food and drinks on the beach, and I have always thought any drink that comes with a tiny umbrella in it, is pretty close to paradise.

Of course a trip like this comes with a price - a rather hefty price.  Don't even bother to figure in the amount and/or cost of fuel it takes for such a trip.  The rooms are $296 a night but you're just steps away from the beach.  And if the beach isn't your thing, there is a gorgeous pool with an amazing view of the beach and water.

When we went in 2012, we had one, yes people you read correctly - one day at the beach!  It rained every day after that and we had to cut our trip short because of news of an impending hurricane-like storm headed straight for the Bahamas.  Our planes can fly just fine in rain, but you sure don't want to be up in the clouds with lightening.  

Unlike the annual migration for pilots, which last year was in Las Vegas, this trip is all about fun.  There are no scheduled meetings to talk about the latest gadget, or safety issues, etc.  Nope, just people (mostly couples) digging their heels into the sand and getting to wear long flowing mu-mu type dresses for dinner.  What's not to like?

Will we go?  Who knows.  But a gal can keep on dreaming.

P