Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort

Written by Beth Garrett

Grand Bahama's newest and most beautiful asset is Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort. This resort was named after the indigenous Lucayan Indians who were know for their generous spirit. The Our Lucaya staff successfully takes this bit of Bahamian history and incorporates it into the daily way of this wondrous resort.

Our Lucaya?s Brief History

Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort opened in December of 2000 after over two years of construction. A 550 million-dollar project, so much thought and planning went into this paradise that whether for business or pleasure no guest should want for anything. As one of the largest resorts in all of the Bahamas and the Caribbean Our Lucaya Colonial Manor House at Our Lucaya

is the centerpiece for the exciting Renaissance of Grand Bahama Island.

Our Lucaya, which is only a hop, skip and jump from Miami, Florida, is easily accessible with direct flights from New York, Toronto, Miami, Ft.Lauderdale and Atlanta. Connections can be made from numerous cities all over the world. For those who prefer a slower yet more beautiful method of travel Discovery Cruise Lines is the best route to go.

Lodging and Dining at Our Lucaya

Our Lucaya resort sits on seven and a half acres of white sand and sparkling blue water. There are three distinct areas of the resort in which to stay: Breakers Cay, Lighthouse Pointe and Reef Village. All three possess on aura of Caribbean charm yet differ in order to meet different preferences of different guests. Restaurants are numerous at Our Lucaya. With 14 dining establishments, any food your palate craves will easily Where To Go at Our Lucaya

be found. From fine dining to poolside dining to room service it is guaranteed that no guest will ever go hungry.

A Warm Welcome At Our Lucaya

After arriving at Our Lucaya the first stop is the Manor House. This colonial style house gives guests their first introduction to how their stay will go at the resort. A smiling, friendly staff assists with check-in. Once this is over, visitors are escorted to the middle of the resort?s grounds where a breathtaking view of the Caribbean stretches before them.

Activities At Our Lucaya

It is for certain that there is never a lack of something to do at Our Lucaya, whether it be golf, gambling or simply lounging in the sun. For those with a passion for golf two courses are available: the Lucaya course designed by Dick Wilson and the Reef Course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Each course offers two entirely different Sun and Fun at Our Lucaya

approaches to ? the game ?. If your passion of play rests in cards, slots or the roulette wheel, no need to worry. Opening in the fall of 2001, Our Lucaya Casino will offer hours of fun and enjoyment. And for those who enjoy the relaxation that accompanies laying by the water, the options are many. Three pools that feature waterslides, infinity edges and swim up bas are available for the sun bums. And don?t forget there?s always the Caribbean Ocean.

Other fun-filled activities are available for vacationers. Four tennis courts, bird watching tours, snorkeling, jet skiing, beach volleyball and much more are all available at Our Lucaya. For those parents who need some time alone for a romantic dinner or moonlit walk on the beach. Camp Lucaya is a fun, supervised atmosphere for children.

Our Lucaya is open year round. Rates vary depending on the time of year. Various travel options are available to vacationers.