YouTube Personality Roman Atwood at Old Bahama Bay

Roman Atwood is one of the most popular American YouTube personalities. His hidden camera public prank and family focused videos, which he uploads to his YouTube account, have garnered over 1.28 billion views and more than 8.7 million subscribers.  

Roman and his whole family recently stayed with us here at Old Bahama Bay.  He filmed a series of five vlogs here at the resort and around Grand Bahama Island.

1. NEVER DO THIS!! - https://youtu.be/D88R1khSROI 6/6/16 (2.51 million Views)
2. A LITTLE TIME AWAY!! - https://youtu.be/TJL38eppADI  6/7/16 (1.56 million Views)
3. THE STORM IS HERE!! - https://youtu.be/Uq4J62eJCoY  - cave jumping 6/9/16 (1.95 million Views)
4. I CRUSHED IT!! - https://youtu.be/4iNeMezfH_U  6/10/16 (1.7 million Views)
5. THIS IS THE END!! - https://youtu.be/-M5yAJ9Z8yQ – checking out 6/11/16 (2.15 million Views)

“Impish and extreme pranks made Roman Atwood, 33, a digital superstar, but he’s now more likely to create videos of himself cavorting with his two boys and hanging out at home. The Ohio native started posting comedy videos to YouTube in 2009 while working full time at a rope-manufacturing plant.”

 

Full article in Variety Magazine published 6/21/16 -  http://variety.com/2016/digital/news/roman-atwood-youtube-family-pranks-1201797423/, 

Atwood focuses his brand around the slogan “Smile More,”and we hope these videos did just that!  

Old Bahama Bay Earns 2016 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience. 

“We are very proud of our entire team here at Old Bahama Bay. Each and every one of our employees goes above and beyond to ensure that every hotel and marina guest has the best travel experience possible,” James Culmer, GM, Old Bahama Bay.

Old Bahama Bay reviews can be seen on Tripadvisor here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g4290673-d147584-Reviews-Old_Bahama_Bay-West_End_Grand_Bahama_Island_Bahamas.html.   

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

Old Bahama Bay provides the perfect destination for both hotel and marina guests seeking total relaxation in an ‘out-island’ island paradise setting this winter season. The Bahamas resort, located just 56 miles east of Palm Beach, Florida, features tranquility at every turn with its hammock-lined beaches, crystal blue waters, spectacular sunsets, luxury guestroom accommodations and tons of on-site activities. 

For more information or reservations please call 1-888-983-6188, email sales@oldbahamabay.com or visit www.oldbahamabay.com.

Mike Schmidt Winner's Circle Fishing Tournament 2016

The 17th Annual Winner's Circle Invitational TDW is in the books.  A field of 24 boats competed including 3 local Bahamian teams.   The event was held at Old Bahama Bay, West End Grand Bahama Island over the May 4-7^th weekend.

The weather was beautiful but the wind was howling.  The first day only 11 boats fished.  The very first two boats that left the dock were Ventures.  One of them, the Double Down, had the largest tuna and dolphin of the day.   Matchless had a grand slam that same day catching all three of the species including the largest wahoo of the day.

Day 2 was a mad dash to get out of the marina and fishing. It turned out to be the best day for fishing with Bull Run getting a 48.6 tuna, Pole Position getting the largest dolphin at 41 lbs. and Four Reel getting the largest wahoo at 41.8 lbs. and having a grand slam on all three species for the day.

On Day 3 the Good Call owned by Greg Hull, a 37’ Bahama, fished hard and had a Grand Slam that included a 57.3 tuna and swept the day and tournament.

1st Place - Good Call - Greg Hull 41' Bahama: 101.6 total weight with a 57.3 tuna on last day to win.

2nd Place - Stihl Leader - Bob Noble and Family: 64' Viking 95.1 lbs. total weight of all combined species.  Larges for them was 47.2 tuna on Day 2.

3rd Place - Bull Run - Tom Smith and Family  39' Venture    87.1 lbs. total weight with a 48.6 tuna on day 2.

4^th Place – Four Reel – Frank Devlin: 52’ Viking with 77.5 total combined weight and the largest Wahoo of the Tournament.

While meat fish were the target, it didn't stop a few boats from having some fun with releases. Princess Lily's John Samuels released a blue from his Viking 66 and Gary Belcher had a sailfish on his Viking 52 Plum Crazy.

Lots of good competition and money raised for this year’s charity partners, The American Cancer Society, The Marine Industry Education Foundation and The Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation.   

For more information on the event or how to get involved and sign up for 2017, please visit www.WinnersCircleCharities.org

Good Call takes home the big prize with total weight of 101.6 lbs including a 57.3 lb tuna.

Stihl Leaders ended in 2^nd place with total weight of 95.1 lbs. 

Bull Run comes in 3^rd with a total weight of 87.1 lbs. 

New Flights from Orlando to Grand Bahama Island this Summer

Bahamasair has officially launched the sale of tickets for travel aboard their Orlando - Freeport Service.  The flights are scheduled to run twice weekly June 22 through September 3, 2016. Flights depart from Orlando every Wednesday and Saturday at 4:15 pm, arriving in Freeport at 5:30 pm.  Return flights depart Freeport on Wednesdays at 9:45 am and on Saturdays at 3:30 pm.  Special introductory flight rates starting at $232 (including taxes and fees) are available for tickets purchased by June 1, 2016.


Call the Old Bahama Bay sales office to make both your flight and hotel reservations on 1-888-983-6188. Visit the Old Bahama Bay website for more resort information.

Old Bahama Bay Nominated for Three World Travel Awards

Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour in West End, Grand Bahama Island, has been nominated in a whopping three categories in the 2016 World Travel Awards program: 

1. Bahamas' Leading Boutique Resort: Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour
2. Bahamas' Leading Luxury Resort: Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour
3. Bahamas' Leading Resort: Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour

World Travel Awards was founded in 1993 to recognize, acknowledge and reward excellence in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry worldwide. Now celebrating our 23rd anniversary, World Travel Awards™ is recognized globally as the hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.

Voting is now open online at www.worldtravelawards.com/vote and will remain open for the Caribbean region until July 31, 2016.  A full list of nominations is available online at www.worldtravelawards.com/nominees/2016.  You may cast your votes by registering your details and logging in to the voting system.

Old Bahama Bay provides the perfect destination for both hotel and marina guests seeking total relaxation in an ‘out-island’ island paradise setting this winter season. The Bahamas resort, located just 56 miles east of Palm Beach, Florida, features tranquility at every turn with its hammock-lined beaches, crystal blue waters, spectacular sunsets, luxury guestroom accommodations and tons of on-site activities. 

For more information or reservations please call 1-888-983-6188, email sales@oldbahambay.com or visit www.oldbahamabay.com.

The All New Dockside Bar and Grille at Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour

Renowned Bahamian Chef Patrick Pierre is at the helm of the all new Dockside Bar & Grille at Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour in West End, Grand Bahama providing guests with fine gourmet dining in an elegant atmosphere.

Dockside Bar & Grille at Old Bahama Bay has a menu that consists of scrumptious Bahamian cuisine with American, Asian, French, Italian and Latin influences, which showcases Chef Pierre’s culinary prowess and innovation.

“I had always dreamed of owning my very own restaurant and when the opportunity finally presented itself I discussed it with my wife Roshel and began recruiting a few of the best chefs, waiters, waitresses, mixologists, hostesses and managers I have had the privilege of working with throughout my career.

“The team assembled is like a family and one of our goals is to render professional, top quality service in an environment that caters to and elevates the fine dining experience of patrons in a relaxed atmosphere,” Chef Pierre said.

The renowned chef noted that the team at Dockside Bar & Grille utilizes fresh, local, indigenous ingredients that tantalize the palate.  Delectable appetizers, entrées, desserts and sauces include Bahamian crawfish/lobster, Nassau grouper, West End conch, Andros crab, Eleuthera pineapples, mango, sour sop and guava spiced with unexpected notes of rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, bird pepper, onion, nutmeg, cinnamon and garlic. 

Unique dishes such as pickled conch sushi, burgers with tomato marmalade, seafood pastas with lion fish bites, cracked lobster, coconut flavored peas and rice among so many others things are guaranteed to transform the “typical” dining experience of locals and tourists alike.

In addition to an all new menu, patrons will see other noticeable changes at the new Dockside Grille including:

• Higher level of service
• Daily hand made fresh pasta
• Wider variety of wines and spirits
• Daily drink specials

Quick fire question and answer with Chef Patrick:

ü  Foodie foundation: Helping and watching mom cook.

ü  The mere mention of this food brings a smile to your face: Sushi.

ü  Current cooking obsessions: Fresh fish.

ü  Most nostalgic dish: Legume & sauce pois (Haitian dish)

ü  What are your three favorite ingredients to cook with and why? : Fresh thyme, garlic and onions. I love the aroma they give to food.

ü  What is the one kitchen tool you can’t live without? Tasting spoon.

ü  What’s your greatest strength in the kitchen? Organization

The Dockside Bar & Grille is open daily for dinner.  For reservations, call 242-350-6500 or email info@oldbahamabay.com. For more information on Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour visit www.oldbahamabay.com. 

Pan fried pink Lion Fish with coconut peas n rice and vegetable medley

Chef Patrick Pierre

Dockside Bar & Grille

Family Spring Break BOGO 1/2 Off Deal at Old Bahama Bay

Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour, Grand Bahama Island’s premier resort and marina, offers families a tranquil yet fun filled alternative Spring Break destination. No crowds, no late night parties – just sun, sea and sand – all with family-friendly adjoining beachfront accommodations.

Family Spring Break Deal – BOGO ½ Off

1)     Book one oceanfront junior suite and get a second, adjoining suite at 50% off published rates.

2)     Booking Window: February 23- May 24, 2016

3)     Travel Valid:  March 18 – May 26, 2016

4)     Two night minimum stay and advanced reservations required.

5)     Not bookable on-line, must call US reservations office

Old Bahama Bay provides the perfect destination for both hotel and marina guests seeking total relaxation in an ‘out-island’ island paradise setting this Spring Break season.

Kid-friendly and family activities abound at Old Bahama Bay. The resort’s shallow "kid-friendly" beach waters and over-sized oceanfront guestrooms provide the ideal location for a family getaway on Grand Bahama Island.

Kids can also take advantage of the resort's playground, complimentary beach toys, volleyball, table tennis, the children's DVD library, and our Wii station located right on the beach.

Old Bahama Bay is fully stocked with new watersports equipment and games, including paddle boards, kayaks, snorkel equipment and land activities such as tennis, bicycles, beach volleyball – which are all available for guest use with no additional cost.  We also offer a huge array of excursions including Stingray Feeding, fishing, snorkeling, and so much more!

Special kids' menus and special meal pricing for children 12 and under available at both Teaser's Tiki Bar and The Dockside Bar & Grille.

For more information or reservations please call 1-888-983-6188, email sales@oldbahamabay.com or visit www.oldbahamabay.com.

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