Almost back from Bimini. Overall this might be my new favorite island vacation despite the cons down below. I have never seen water that many colors of clear to turquoise to blue any where in the world.
Wed upon arrival we just chilled by the pools. Took gummies and chilled. Sat on the balcony that night after dinner and had some wine and then my special lady friend showed me her appreciation. Luckily the balconies are very private.
Thursday we did the resort beach club. Super nice and maybe 15 people total in a club that can probably hold 300.
Took a cart out into town and to radio beach and around the island on Friday
Went snorkeling on the Sapona cement boat. The seas were pretty rough. I am a very good swimmer. Swam briefly at UT to give you an idea and I went without a life jacket and the boat guys kind of looked at me. I definitely had to work. Everyone else wore jackets. At least 6 people had to be helped back to the boat with life bouys and one lady spent the ride back hunched over and throwing up. They called the cruise ship medical officer to come meet us back at the dock. I had to help one lady calm down and stay afloat for a while.
The hotel was really nice. I am a bit disappointed that I did not get a better room as a Hilton diamond. I did win about $50 playing blackjack.
The bad. The food was sub par. The wine was limited and 5x normal prices. But there really are no other dining choices unless you keep a cart and go into town.
The island feels very safe but we did bump into a few dudes who were over from Florida to fish and got their boat stolen. Cops caught them but they beached it and ran.
Then Sunday morning we find out that Silver completely canceled their flight out. Next one wasn't until Wed. Apparently they do it all the time. The ferry filled up so we had to get a few seats on a private charter at $250 each. Went into Tamiami so we ubered to MIA and rented a car. WE dropped a fellow passenger at FLL and my lady friend dropped me at a Hampton for my 6am flights since I missed my Sunday night flight. Shes on her way back to Tallahassee. I have always said you see someones true colors when the shit hits the fan while traveling. My girl handled the insanity with smiles and laughter. Hopefully I can find a way to keep her.
See my post in flying assholes of shame for a decent story.