Bahama-mamas!

Hello! I am back from the Bahamas!

It was amazing. Truly.

But I’m not sad to be back in the A.  Yes, it’s colder and yes, little umbrella drinks are no longer available to me by the boatload but all good things must come to an end and frankly, it was just about all the vacation this Type A(+) person can handle.

As far as vacations go, I am usually pretty happy with checking out for a few days, digging my toes into some white sand and diving into a girly novel and a few cocktails.  In other words, I am pretty easy to please. But this vay-cay was ah-maaaaaazing.  If you are looking for a FABULOUS little getaway, I would totally recommend the Riu Palace in Nassau.

Riu pool. Ssssssssigh.

The Q+DD is this: It’s an all-inclusive joint right next to the Atlantis on Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas.   It’s just a hop skip and a 2 hour plane ride from Atlanta (direct, thankyouverymuch).

Given that these places tend to value quantity over quality, the food was pretty darn good, actually.   In addition to the daily buffets there were also 4 “fine dining” restaurant options available that were fantastic.

We were also extremely impressed with our spa services, the pool and beach facilities, the customer service in general, and definitely the gorgeous rooms – newly renovated to include THE MOST incredibly comfortable beds I have ever experienced.  If I thought could have gotten it in my carryon and through customs, I would have tried.  Those Westin beds have nothing on these…trust.

Maybe the best part was the location, though. You’re just mere feet from the Atlantis – casino, bars, shopping, waterslides, fish tanks…it’s true what they say, it’s like an amusement park for adults! (and with $17 drinks over there, I was super glad to have an cocktail in a to-go from the Riu!)

Atlantis!

Also inside the Atlantis: the world-famous night club Aura. Though I largely believe my club-going days are behind me, we did find ourselves here for New Years Eve and a few other nights and had a blast.

the last shot of D+L before 2010

Long story longer: it was awesome.  It just was.

And if you need someone to take care of ALL the details for you, I suggest you call my travel agent (and friend) Robin Lazarus at Travel Planners, Inc. She’s based in Birmingham but took care of this whole trip for me (out of Atlanta, duh) and Dana (out of DC) no problem.  She’s the best.

Robin Lazarus
Travel Planners, Inc
800-780-8030

Happy 2010! From a tanner, more relaxed L.  Now to get started on those resolutions…

xx, L

PS.  Oh!  I forgot to mention that in the hallway of the Atlantis, on my way back to my hotel New Years Eve, THIS happened:This wall of sequin-clad women came walking towards us and one of them points at me and screams, “there she is!” Then a picture took place.  Well, several.  This is how I know 2010 is going to be spectacular.

I also learned that that when life presents you with a gold sequin minidress…the answer is ALWAYS yes.