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zagguru · « **Reply #420 on:** October 03, 2018, 08:45:10 AM »

Anyway of avoiding the $100 departure tax on award tickets?

Mordyk · « **Reply #421 on:** October 03, 2018, 08:51:45 AM »

Quote from: zagguru on October 03, 2018, 08:45:10 AM

Anyway of avoiding the $100 departure tax on award tickets?

Dont think so. Its international

ludmila · « **Reply #422 on:** October 03, 2018, 05:03:52 PM »

Quote from: zagguru on October 03, 2018, 08:45:10 AM

Anyway of avoiding the $100 departure tax on award tickets?

I have been to the Bahamas 3 times on paid tickets , last trip was 2014, since when there is $100 departure tax on award tickets?

Mordyk · « **Reply #423 on:** October 03, 2018, 05:08:36 PM »

Its included in the price.

Quote from: ludmila on October 03, 2018, 05:03:52 PM

I have been to the Bahamas 3 times on paid tickets , last trip was 2014, since when there is $100 departure tax on award tickets?

JudahMcB · « **Reply #424 on:** October 03, 2018, 06:15:43 PM »

Quote from: zagguru on October 03, 2018, 08:45:10 AM

Anyway of avoiding the $100 departure tax on award tickets?

Make a stop in SJU. No departure tax because PR is in the Caribbean and no departure tax from SJU to Continental US because it is a US territory.

ludmila · « **Reply #425 on:** October 03, 2018, 06:18:24 PM »

Quote from: JudahMcB on October 03, 2018, 06:15:43 PM

Make a stop in SJU. No departure tax because PR is in the Caribbean and no departure tax from SJU to Continental US because it is a US territory.

Good recommendation for those willing to make a stop, thanks.

zagguru · « **Reply #426 on:** October 04, 2018, 05:34:32 AM »

Quote from: JudahMcB on October 03, 2018, 06:15:43 PM

Make a stop in SJU. No departure tax because PR is in the Caribbean and no departure tax from SJU to Continental US because it is a US territory.

there are no direct flights between NAS and SJU. Meaning you would need 2 stopovers to make this work

ludmila · « **Reply #427 on:** October 04, 2018, 04:34:33 PM »

Quote from: zagguru on October 04, 2018, 05:34:32 AM

there are no direct flights between NAS and SJU. Meaning you would need 2 stopovers to make this work

In this case, not really worth it

yg1836 · « **Reply #428 on:** October 17, 2018, 03:17:30 PM »

Is it okay to bring in your own food to the bahamas? or is it do at your own risk type?

Mordyk · « **Reply #429 on:** October 17, 2018, 03:20:59 PM »

Quote from: yg1836 on October 17, 2018, 03:17:30 PM

Is it okay to bring in your own food to the bahamas? or is it do at your own risk type?

quick search goes a long way
https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=405.msg1937547#msg1937547

yg1836 · « **Reply #430 on:** October 17, 2018, 04:23:46 PM »

Thanks

eandd · « **Reply #431 on:** October 18, 2018, 02:27:50 PM »

Has anyone stayed at the Atlantis with the four nights from Total rewards status, how was your experience?
Sounds like the beach tower rooms are dated, but what about the low season royal towers? (I know it's "free" nights, but is it worth taking off of work-otherwise I'd rather use the points/ pay for the night in a better hotel)

outinstyle · « **Reply #432 on:** October 18, 2018, 02:31:45 PM »

Quote from: eandd on October 18, 2018, 02:27:50 PM

Has anyone stayed at the Atlantis with the four nights from Total rewards status, how was your experience?
Sounds like the beach tower rooms are dated, but what about the low season royal towers? (I know it's "free" nights, but is it worth taking off of work-otherwise I'd rather use the points/ pay for the night in a better hotel)

I've been on the fence now for months. I have until end of January to make the decision too...

ludmila · « **Reply #433 on:** October 18, 2018, 06:54:12 PM »

Quote from: outinstyle on October 18, 2018, 02:31:45 PM

I've been on the fence now for months. I have until end of January to make the decision too...

Yes , it is dated, I was at Atlantis and stayed at the Cove, which at the time was very nice , 2012.

Yaalili · « **Reply #434 on:** October 18, 2018, 07:45:58 PM »

I stayed in the beach tower about 4 years ago (was not a total rewards stay). I don't think it looked worse than any standard (non high-end) hotel.

Try to get a window with beach view as opposed to roof view.

zagguru · « **Reply #435 on:** October 18, 2018, 10:37:48 PM »

Im pretty sure over the last year or two they renovated the beach tower.

eandd · « **Reply #436 on:** October 22, 2018, 01:47:49 PM »

Quote from: zagguru on October 18, 2018, 10:37:48 PM

Im pretty sure over the last year or two they renovated the beach tower.

Hmmmm good to hear, thanks!

For anyone who has been to Bahamas and Grand Cayman, which had the nicer beaches?

JudahMcB · « **Reply #437 on:** October 22, 2018, 02:43:51 PM »

Quote from: eandd on October 22, 2018, 01:47:49 PM

For anyone who has been to Bahamas and Grand Cayman, which had the nicer beaches?

Grand Cayman by far.

eandd · « **Reply #438 on:** October 22, 2018, 04:07:42 PM »

Quote from: JudahMcB on October 22, 2018, 02:43:51 PM

Grand Cayman by far.

Thanks, thought so...think I'll ditch the free stay and just use points for Grand Cayman (too bad the rest of the Caribbean has zika

davidmal · « **Reply #439 on:** October 23, 2018, 03:34:26 PM »

Quote from: eandd on October 22, 2018, 04:07:42 PM

Thanks, thought so...think I'll ditch the free stay and just use points for Grand Cayman (too bad the rest of the Caribbean has zika

Just bring a lot of money
GC is a very expensive island

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