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Cinko Asian Latino Grill- Kosher Restaurant at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. Only open for dinner. 6:00 PM - 10. Double check hours.
Knosh Food truck
Can get Pas yisrael bagels, some cold sandwiches from Cinko at Cafe Madeline Please note: As of April 2023 the bagels in Cafe Madeleine are no longer certified Kosher.- the Cafe itself is NOT kosher. (Only closed packaged items seem to be kosher with cinko certification.) Please note, they are open from 7 AM - 1PM. The website says 3 PM.


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Hyatt Baha Mar will store and heat kosher meals. Prices as follows (July 2019):
Breakfast: $15 per meal, plus tax and gratuity
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Re: Bahamas Master Thread
« Reply #580 on: January 14, 2020, 09:38:57 PM »
Worth renting a car?
dont know about if you stay on paradise island but if you stay in bahamar. no need to the local busses are really ez to use and any excursion picks you up from hotel. i did rent a utv and drove to clifton heritage park really nice deserted beaches so i guess you could rent a car for that, but you wouldnt be able to drive on thru the park unless you have a atv/utv...

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Re: Bahamas Master Thread
« Reply #581 on: January 14, 2020, 10:50:26 PM »
dont know about if you stay on paradise island but if you stay in bahamar. no need to the local busses are really ez to use and any excursion picks you up from hotel. i did rent a utv and drove to clifton heritage park really nice deserted beaches so i guess you could rent a car for that, but you wouldnt be able to drive on thru the park unless you have a atv/utv...
Not sure how practical a bus is with 3 kids. Deserted beaches sounds nice, but man are rental cars expensive. Probably not worth it just for that.
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Re: Bahamas Master Thread
« Reply #582 on: January 14, 2020, 11:02:55 PM »
Not sure how practical a bus is with 3 kids. Deserted beaches sounds nice, but man are rental cars expensive. Probably not worth it just for that.
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Re: Bahamas Master Thread
« Reply #583 on: January 15, 2020, 01:23:04 AM »
Not sure how practical a bus is with 3 kids. Deserted beaches sounds nice, but man are rental cars expensive. Probably not worth it just for that.
Also keep in mind they are driving on the opposite side of the road as the U.K.  so I wouldn’t take the risk

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Re: Bahamas Master Thread
« Reply #584 on: January 15, 2020, 06:30:24 PM »
Where are you staying? And will you need Chabad food?
GH. Bringing our own food.

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Re: Bahamas Master Thread
« Reply #585 on: January 15, 2020, 06:30:40 PM »
Also keep in mind they are driving on the opposite side of the road as the U.K.  so I wouldn’t take the risk
That's not a big deal for me. Did it for a month in Australia.
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Re: Bahamas Master Thread
« Reply #586 on: January 15, 2020, 06:31:29 PM »
Is it dumb to book a free Wyndham stay (+fees) at the Atlantis just to have access to the waterpark there for a day if we're staying at the GH?
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« Reply #587 on: January 15, 2020, 06:34:01 PM »
Is it dumb to book a free Wyndham stay (+fees) at the Atlantis just to have access to the waterpark there for a day if we're staying at the GH?
Sounds smart to me......

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Re: Bahamas Master Thread
« Reply #588 on: January 15, 2020, 06:59:19 PM »
Is it dumb to book a free Wyndham stay (+fees) at the Atlantis just to have access to the waterpark there for a day if we're staying at the GH?
I thought atlantis was Marriott...

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Re: Bahamas Master Thread
« Reply #589 on: January 15, 2020, 07:05:37 PM »
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Re: Bahamas Master Thread
« Reply #590 on: January 16, 2020, 07:46:02 AM »
Is it dumb to book a free Wyndham stay (+fees) at the Atlantis just to have access to the waterpark there for a day if we're staying at the GH?
It's about $60 in fees for a day. I think it'll be nice to have a room to change in etc as opposed to paying for just the waterpark as a guest of another hotel.

Also, you get $100 in free slots play. You can only cash out the winnings, but shouldn't he hard to win $60 from $100 to make back your money.
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« Reply #591 on: January 16, 2020, 08:25:07 AM »
It's about $60 in fees for a day. I think it'll be nice to have a room to change in etc as opposed to paying for just the waterpark as a guest of another hotel.

Also, you get $100 in free slots play. You can only cash out the winnings, but shouldn't he hard to win $60 from $100 to make back your money.
Did you stay there? Is the waterpark worth it? Any booking notes?
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Re: Bahamas Master Thread
« Reply #592 on: January 16, 2020, 12:02:48 PM »
Is it dumb to book a free Wyndham stay (+fees) at the Atlantis just to have access to the waterpark there for a day if we're staying at the GH?
Are you talking about the Free nights from the platinum status match? If yes then it would be a waste of 3 nights that you wont be able to use ever again. Also the hotel has a changing area with showers (I think but can't remember 100%) and rooms which is very ideal for getting the kids dressed/changed. It is located right outside the royal tower on the way down to the water park. In terms of the waterpark it was awesome and highly recommended for your kids and even for you to have a lot of fun in. The river rapids were amazing and there are plenty of great slides as well as an entire kiddy section that your youngest would be able to enjoy. IDK how much a day pass would cost but if not breaking the bank I would say to definitely do it. We spent 3 full days just sitting by the waterpark and pools and loved it.

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« Reply #593 on: January 16, 2020, 12:21:51 PM »
Are you talking about the Free nights from the platinum status match? If yes then it would be a waste of 3 nights that you wont be able to use ever again. Also the hotel has a changing area with showers (I think but can't remember 100%) and rooms which is very ideal for getting the kids dressed/changed. It is located right outside the royal tower on the way down to the water park. In terms of the waterpark it was awesome and highly recommended for your kids and even for you to have a lot of fun in. The river rapids were amazing and there are plenty of great slides as well as an entire kiddy section that your youngest would be able to enjoy. IDK how much a day pass would cost but if not breaking the bank I would say to definitely do it. We spent 3 full days just sitting by the waterpark and pools and loved it.
Seems like Aquaventure day passes would run about $500 for us.  That's free with the status match nights, right?
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Re: Bahamas Master Thread
« Reply #594 on: January 16, 2020, 12:22:16 PM »
Seems like Aquaventure day passes would run about $500 for us.  That's free with the status match nights, right?
Yes +resorts fee

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« Reply #595 on: January 16, 2020, 12:23:33 PM »
Yes +resorts fee

So, $55 for 1 night.
Seems like a no-brainer to me? What else am I missing? Can you use the waterpark on the day of checkin and checkout?
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« Reply #596 on: January 16, 2020, 12:24:38 PM »
So, $55 for 1 night.
Seems like a no-brainer to me? What else am I missing? Can you use the waterpark on the day of checkin and checkout?
What time of day? Wouldn't you need to kill 2 nights so you have the room before and after? Or do you just want it for the park in which case it doesn't matter what day you book it?

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« Reply #597 on: January 16, 2020, 12:26:24 PM »
So, $55 for 1 night.
Seems like a no-brainer to me? What else am I missing? Can you use the waterpark on the day of checkin and checkout?
Can't put 3 kids and 2 adults in one room, you need a band to be in the park, so it will be 2 rooms.

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« Reply #598 on: January 16, 2020, 12:26:41 PM »
What time of day? Wouldn't you need to kill 2 nights so you have the room before and after? Or do you just want it for the park in which case it doesn't matter what day you book it?
Staying at the GH, so no real need for the room.
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« Reply #599 on: January 16, 2020, 12:27:09 PM »
Can't put 3 kids and 2 adults in one room, you need a band to be in the park, so it will be 2 rooms.
What about 2 kids and a toddler under 3?
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