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The Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance.
Named one of Tripbase's Best Luxury Travel Blogs for 2011, below are Five Star Alliance's newest articles featuring exclusive information on luxury hotels worldwide including special offers and deals at the world's best hotels.

| By: Betsy LeTourneau

Old Bahama Bay
We at Five Star Alliance work tirelessly to ensure we bring you the best luxury hotels selection and information regarding amenities, location, and highlights so you are confident that the hotel you choose will exceed your expectations and serve your needs. Sometimes, however, you are left with a few questions that go unanswered, and that’s why we’re here. Be sure to explore our new blog series Your Questions Answered to find answers to real questions submitted to us by our clients regarding traveling with kids, pets, the best beach hotels, and much more.

QUESTION: What's a family-friendly resort in the Bahamas for a family of 3, child age 8?


ANSWER: Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour West End

Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour is the ultimate getaway for tranquility and pampered service. Combining Bahamian charm and barefoot elegance, the resort features all beachfront suites, full-service marina, 2 restaurants, and a host of events and boating activities.

West End, Grand Bahama Island, is the ultimate getaway for families, fishing enthusiasts, and couples looking for that perfect out of the way spot for a memorable vacation. Combining Bahamian resort charm and island luxury, Old Bahama Bay is an all-suite beachfront resort with 67 junior suites and 6 spacious two bedroom suites, a 72 slip marina, and a private airport with a 6,000 ft paved runway. Old Bahama Bay is an official Bahamas Port of Entry with on-site customs and immigration services for arrival by air or sea.

Situated directly on the beach on the western-most tip of Grand Bahama Island, Old Bahama Bay is just 56 miles due east from Palm Beach, Florida. The resort has a barefoot elegance ambiance with an out-island remote feel, but with the convenience of an international airport and major destination amenities in Freeport - just 26 miles away.

With adjoining suites, calm waters and a wide range of kid activities, the resort is ideal for families of all ages. An expert wedding planner is available to assist with elaborate group weddings as well as simple and exquisite elopements.

Old Bahama Bay

The accommodations at Old Bahama Bay are unlike any other - perfect for families or just the two of you. Old Bahama Bay offers exquisitely designed suites for the most discriminating traveler. All suites have Wireless Internet service and are appointed with modern British colonial custom-made furnishings and luxury amenities including marble baths, whirlpool soaking tub, kitchenettes, and sitting areas.

 

For Your Family's Needs, We Recommend:

Junior Suite Ocean View – These suites are located on either the ground floor or second floor with partial ocean views. The 550 sq. ft. Junior Suites come in a choice of king or double queen beds and the 1200 sq ft two bedroom suites sleep up to 6 guests.Some suites also provide wonderful views of the yacht basin and the famous West End sunsets. These suites have a full kitchenette, a king bed, sleeper sofa in the sitting area, and a washer/dryer.

Book a stay at Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour >>

All rates are based on double occupancy and extra person charges may apply. Please be advised that the rates, availability, as well as any extra person charges are subject to change depending on the hotel’s policies.

 


| By: Oksana Balytsky

Each week we’ll be rounding up a few of our favorite luxury hotel photos. This week’s photo roundup features the Bahamas. Check them out and let us know what you think!

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One and Only Ocean Club is a playground of world-class golf, tennis, spa indulgences, and the beautiful ocean.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bimini Bay Resort and Marina features 217 luxury suites including one/two/three bedroom suites, one/three bedroom treeouses, and three/four bedroom oceanfront/bayfront villas!                        


| By: Oksana Balytsky

The Beach Boys sang it best, and we’ve decided to embrace their lyrics and feature every place they sang about in their hit, Kokomo. Kokomo, however doesn’t actually exist off the Florida Keys, but Aruba, Jamaica (oo I wanna take you) are all quite real, so be sure to keep up with our blog series and check out the incredible places the Beach Boys deem worthy of your stay!

We’re working our way through the song, and our next feature destination is the Bahamas. We’ve already covered Aruba, Jamaica, and Bermuda, and we encourage you to catch up on those feature spots if you missed them. The Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour is located on Grand Bahama Island, and it’s the perfect getaway for tranquility and pampered service. This resort features all beachfront suites, two restaurants, a full-service marina, and infinite outdoor adventure opportunities. Aside from luxurious accommodations, the Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour is ideal for kids of all ages and offers a wide range of family fun festivities. Be sure to take advantage of everything this exciting hotel has to offer, and take that much needed vacation with your family, friends, or simply on your own.


| By: Five Star Alliance

Old Bahama Bay Resort

Just 55 miles due east from Palm Beach, Florida, you'll find an all-suite beachfront resort that has an out-island remote feel, but with the convenience of an international airport within easy reach. The Old Bahama Bay Resort is all about barefoot elegance. Its 67 junior suites and 6 two-bedroom suites have balconies or terraces, free Internet, and elegant marble bathrooms with whirlpool soaking tubs. You'll find the finest fishing, snorkeling and boating activities right at your doorstep. Not to mention the 72-slip port of entry marina and brand new Dive Center. Like what you see? Consider booking a late fall or early winter getaway, and you'll get $400 instant savings with a limited time promotional offer. Book by November 21, 2011 for travel through March 4, 2012, and you'll get $400 instant savings on stays of six nights or longer, or a $250 instant savings on stays of three, four or five nights. (Black-out days: December 29 - 31, 2011 and February 16-20, 2012.)

Old Bahama Bay


| By: Five Star Alliance

Old Bahama Bay ResortFishing, snorkeling and sailing lessons; shallow "kid-friendly" beach waters; oversized two-bedroom guest rooms... You'd be hard-pressed to find a better vacation spot for a family getaway. Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour-- located just 55 miles east of Palm Beach, Florida-- is the ideal spot for some fun in the sun with loads of family activities. Just in time for summer vacation, the resort has introduced a 4-night package for families featuring a private snorkeling excursion, 4 hours of babysitting services, and daily breakfast and dinner for two adults and two children (ages 12 and under).

During the day, kids can take advantage of the resort's playground, chock full of beach toys, or play table tennis or baseball. There's also a children's DVD library. While parents enjoy a romantic dinner at Bonefish Bonefish Folley's overlooking the marina, or a night out at Teaser's Tiki Bar, the kids will be taken care of by "Bahama Mamas"- the resorts babysitting service. Priced from $4,025, the 4-night Family Package at Old Bahama Bay Resort also includes daily dinner and round-trip airport transfers. Available until September 6, 2011.