Conch, pronounced Konk, is an island favorite and may be prepared in a number of ways including conch salad, scorched conch, cracked conch, and conch chowder. The Bahamians swear by the aphrodisiac qualities of this island favorite. Make sure you try it at least once during your island stay. Spiny Lobster or Crawfish, as it is called in the islands, is another local dish. For a unique cultural and dining experience, venture out to the Wednesday night Fish Fry at Smith's Point. There are many restaurants dining experiences within a short walk of the Port Lucaya Resort Yacht Club. Barracudas; 242-373-1333 Classic favorites with a Caribbean twist. Located across the street at Our Lucaya Beach Golf Resort. China Beach - 242-373-1333 Located across the street at Our Lucaya Beach Golf Resort. Offers cutting edge Asian Pacific Rim cuisine. Chinese style food China Cafe; 242-373-2398 Located in Port Lucaya Marketplace. Churchill;s Chophouse - 242-373-1333 Located across the street at Our Lucaya Beach Golf Resort. Features an open-air kitchen and imported steaks and local seafood. Cowboy;s Barbeque; 242-373-8631 Located in Port Lucaya Marketplace Bahamian American style food. Ferry House Restaurant; 242-373-1595 Next door to Port Lucaya Marketplace Contemporary cuisine fused with unique flavors of the Caribbean. Giovanni;s Cafe; 242-373-9107 Located in Port Lucaya Marketplace Italian American style dishes. Junkanoo Bar Grill; 242-373-6170 Located in Port Lucaya Marketplace Bahamian Seafood dishes. La Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant; 242-373-8652 Located in Port Lucaya Marketplace Italian style dishes. Luciano;s; 242-373-9100 Located in Port Lucaya Marketplace French Continental Dishes Serving dinner only. Reservations suggested. Pier One; 242-352-6674 Lucayan Harbour Location Shark feeding on premise. Indoor outdoor dining on the waterfront of the harbour. Fresh fish to prime rib. Pisces Seafood Pizzeria; 242-373-5192 Located in Port Lucaya Marketplace American European style dishes. Portobello;s; 242-373-1333 Located across the street at Our Lucaya Beach Golf Resort. Italian cuisine with an emphasis on Tuscan specialties. Prop Club; 242-373-1333 Located across the street at Our Lucaya Beach Golf Resort. Indoor Outdoor Sports and Dance Club with a menu of wide variety. Shenanigan's Irish Pub; 242-373-4734 Located in Port Lucaya Marketplace Featuring Dublin Guinness, Harp, Bass, Courage, Becks, and full Irish Continental menu. The Stoned Crab; 242-373-1442 Seafood/Steaks on Taino Beach. Zorba;s Greek Cuisine; 242-373-6137 Located in Port Lucaya Marketplace Greek Bahamian style dishes

Grand Bahama is truly a golfer;s paradise. Home to FOUR 18-hole championship golf courses plus One 9-hole course gives options to the serious golfer and also to the novice golfer. Following is a list of the courses available: Our Lucayan Reef Course The newest challenge from Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Recently named one of the top 100 Golf Resorts in the world and is home to one of only two Butch Harmen;s School of Golf (coach of Tiger Woods). The Reef Course plays host to the Senior PGA Tour;s Our Lucaya Senior Slam held in early December each year. Our Lucaya Lucayan Course Designed by legendary architect Dick Wilson, this spectacular course is currently ranked number one in the Bahamas. Many pros insist it is The Best in the Caribbean. This course demands both power and accuracy and includes a signature 18th hole along with a picturesque double lake with cascading waterfalls. The Ruby and Emerald Golf Courses These two 18-hole, par 72 courses were originally designed by Dick Wilson and Joe Lee in 1964. They have been redesigned by world-renowned Jim Fazio Golf Design, Inc. With $6 million in upgrades and renovations, both corses will challenge your overall ability and are designed to highlight the tropical beauty of their surroundings. Fortune Hills Golf Country Club This challenging 9-hole course has the longest par 5 in the Bahamas (530 yards) and has a friendly Club House Bar where you will feel right at home after the game. Designed by Dick Wilson and Joe Lee. Club rentals and golf lessons are available at all four courses.

Port Lucaya Resort Yacht Club is comprised of 10 distinctively colored two-story building that encircle a beautiful garden area and Olympic size swimming pool. First floor guest rooms have private patios overlooking gardens and/or pool area. Second floor rooms have balconies that overlook a multi-million dollar marina. Play water volleyball in our over-sized swimming pool, soak in our hot Jacuzzi or sip an island cocktail at the poolside Tiki Bar while the kids are at the on-site playground. The surrounding Port Lucaya Marina can accommodate boats of up to 170 feet with complete yacht facilities including water, electricity, cable T.V. and telephone.

The Dolphin Experience. Grand Bahama is an environmental treasure trove. The underwater attractions include pristine reefs, blue holes and underwater caverns. On land you can visit nature parks, take a horseback ride along the surf or explore the mangrove swamps by kayak. UNEXSO (Underwater Explorers Society) No trip to Port Lucaya would be complete without a swim or snorkel with the dolphins (VERY popular). The only open-release dolphin program in the Caribbean. Learn about the earths second most intelligent and complex animal at the. The Garden of the Groves Visit one of the greatest botanical Gardens in the Caribbean. The Garden of the Groves boasts 10,000 species of flowers, trees, and exotic plants. You'll spot exotic native birds and discover waterfalls and a charming chapel as you explore the gardens. East End Adventures Out Island Cultural Safari or Blue Hole Snorkeling Safari. Tours include professional guide, lunch, and snorkeling equipment. Kayak Nature Tours Offers trips to Gold Rock Creek, Water Cay, and Peterson Cay, as well as biking and bird watching tours. All are lead by experienced guides and include equipment, transportation, and lunch. These are just a sampling of the Eco-Tourism options tours available on Grand Bahama Island.

Junkanoo Festival Video Watch the colourful parade of brightly costumed people dancing to the energetic Junkanoo rhythms. Boxing Day (December 26) New Year's Day (January 1). Download QuickTime video plug-in. The Port Lucaya Resort Yacht Club is the perfect getaway into the myriad of outdoor activities that Grand Bahama Island has to offer. Port Lucaya Marketplace and get swept up in the Caribbean spirit as you shop duty-free from a selection of nearly a hundred shops and fine boutiques. Or take a chance on lady luck just steps away to the Isle of Capri, the islands newest casino! There are many waterfront dining options, cafes, bars, pubs along with casino nightlife. Memorable deep sea fishing adventures, boating charters, 4; PGA Rated 18 Hole Championship Golf Courses, unique diving opportunities, and swimming with the dolphins truly make this Island a Sportsman;s Paradise.

Or Call 1-800-LUCAYA-1. RESORT AND YACHT CLUB. Escape to this tropical enclave overlooking a multi-million dollar marina. Perched on a peninsula surrounded by crystal blue waters, The Port Lucaya Resort Yacht Club is where you'll find relaxation, fun and sunny pleasures located in the heart of the Lucaya Resort area. Just moments away you will be rewarded with memorable deep see fishing diving adventures, snorkeling, pristine beaches, shopping, dining, casinos and vibrant nightlife. Or discover new pleasures in the tropical paradise that surrounds you as you swim with the dolphins, go jet-skiing, or take a swing at one of our Four 18-hole PGA rated championship golf courses. A world away... yet so close to it all. Listen to Bahamian Junkanoo Music. See a Junkanoo Festival Video. ©Port Lucaya Resort Yacht Club

Try your luck at Craps, Blackjack, Mini-Baccarat, Big Six Wheel, Caribbean Stud Poker, Video Poker, Progressive Link Slot Machines, and Sports Betting. Whether you're a high roller or not, you can bet on having a great time! Port Lucaya Resort is just minutes away from Grand Bahamas' two world-class casinos. The newly refurbished Royal Oasis Casino is a 6 minute taxi ride from Port Lucaya Resort. The Isle of Capri, the only casino on Grand Bahama Island, is now open! The Port Lucaya Resort Yacht Club is located directly across the street and an easy walk to the casino.

To make reservations by phone, call us toll free: 1-800-LUCAYA-1 1-800-582-2921 All major credit cards accepted. Click here for online Reservations. 160 spacious guest rooms lining the resort's perimeter are decorated in a tropical motif, sporting hand-rubbed rattan furnishings set on handcrafted tile floors. First floor guests enjoy views of tropical gardens and poolside patios, while second floor guest rooms feature private balconies overlooking the marina and surrounding bay. Call 1-800-582-2921 for Group rates or more information. 2007 RACK RATES IN U.S. DOLLARS. Single/Double Occupancy-European Plus. Dec. 21, 2006 - Apr. 21, 2007. Standard Garden View. Apr. 22 -Dec. 22, 2007. These rates do not include the $18.00 per person, per night service and gratuity tax. Please note that as of December 21, 2006, taxes will be 12% of the room rate and a service charge of $8 per person, per night will apply. The above rates are based on single or double occupancy. Children, 12 and under, stay free when sharing with parents. Maximum room capacity is four. 2008 RACK RATES IN U.S. DOLLARS. Dec. 23, 2007-Apr. 19, 2008. Apr. 20-Dec. 20, 2008. The government taxes are 12% of the room rate and a hotel service charge of $8 per person, per night will apply. The above rates are based on single or double occupancy. Children, 12 and under, stay free when sharing with parents. Maximum room capacity is four.

Located in the heart of the Lucaya resort area is the Port Lucaya Marketplace which includes over 80 shops, restaurants, and pubs. Located right on the Lucayan Marina, the Marketplace has meandering cobblestone passageways lined with colorful vendors, handmade crafts, native straw work, as well as an enormous selection of duty-free items such as emerald and gold jewelry, crystal, fine china, perfumes, watches, and liquors. The Marketplace also features many European duty free designers such as Cartier, Rolex, Gucci, Versace, and many others. After sunset, everyone gathers comes to life with native music and a variety of entertainment at the famous Count Basie Square, located in the center of the Marketplace area.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Playground for children
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace