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Our
Lucaya introduced its new name and an edgy new attitude to revive
the true rhythm and spirit of the Caribbean for its December / 2000
opening. Formerly named The Lucayan Resort at Grand Bahama Island,
it is the largest and most expensive Caribbean property in development
(at more than $ 400 US million). The transformation of Our Lucaya,
with its charismatic people, imaginative & varied activities and
impeccable service, rejuvenates guests with a unique, sensual Caribbean
experience - leaving all island-goers feeling refreshed and energized.
 The
vibrant, new island playground, sprawling along a 7-1/2 acre ribbon
of sun-drenched white sand beaches, is has it all with its impressive
1,350 rooms, two acclaimed 18-hole championship caliber golf courses,
sensual spa, 14 cuisine collections and watering holes, casino and,
of course, great fishing out of Pelican Bay Marina.
Our Lucaya lies
just 55 miles east of Miami, a mere 35 minutes via air from Florida
and less than two-and-a-half hours from New York. One of the largest
of the 700+ Bahamian Islands, Grand Bahama Island offers both a
simple native charm and luxurious accommodations and amenities.
The resort's development spearheads the resurgence of Grand Bahama
Island. In hindsight, the island was fortunate to stand still in
time as other Caribbean destinations developed, perhaps too aggressively.
The resulting time warp preserved the island's sweeping mangroves
and breathtaking beaches.
Fishing
 If
you want to do some fishing, then Pelican
Bay Marina right across the road can take care of all your needs.
They can arrange deep-sea fishing charters to the best reefs and
wrecks in the Caribbean, as well as eco-excursions through underground
caverns and nose-to-nose dolphin encounters.
Grand Bahama
Island is known for superior deep-sea fishing. Grouper, snapper
and barracuda challenge the angler's skill and stamina. However,
Pelican Bay's specialty is bonefishing, and if you haven't tried
it, expect an exciting fishing experiences. The waters near Our
Lucaya offer some of the world's best bone fishing. It is one of
those rare opportunities to challenge this exceptional sportfish
in the setting considered by the best to be the best.
Golf
 Another
relaxing, or frustrating (depending on the player), diversion is
the resort's golf. Our Lucaya features the Caribbean's finest links
- Our Lucaya Lucayan Course, a legendary Dick Wilson design and
the heralded Our Lucaya Reef Course, the newest challenge from Robert
Trent Jones, Jr. Named to the "Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World"
by The Golfer, "Number One in the Bahamas" by Links, and "Top Three
in the Caribbean" by Golfweek, the 6,824-yard Lucayan Course features
intense bunkering and relentless doglegs.
As the first
Bahamian course to open since 1969, the Reef Course boasts 6,920
yards of links-style grounds with water coming into play on 13 of
18 holes. It will play host to the Senior PGA Tour's new Our Lucaya
Senior Slam tournament between champions Tom Kite, Raymond Floyd,
Hale Irwin and Doug Tewell this Dec. 2-3 and for the next two years.
The exclusive Butch Harmon School of Golf, one of only two in the
world, teaches would-be Tiger Woods the techniques Harmon currently
teaches the world's # 1 player.
All the senses
are tantalized at the fouteen dining and spirit venues at Our Lucaya.
Whether it is the visual dramatics and the whimsy of Willy Broadleaf's
five cuisine destinations, including the Mexican courtyard, African
village and Egyptian market. Coupled with its worldly fare or IRIES
Hemingway-ish mansion, dining is indeed an experience at Our Lucaya.
The gastronomic journey continues at Churchill's Chophouse, Portobellos
steakhouse and extravagant Italian / Mediterranean restaurant, among
others. The China Beach menu draws guests from the Pacific Rim including
a 22-seat show kitchen. "Active cooking" is an Our Lucaya specialty
in which chefs immerse intrigued diners in the entire culinary process.
Our Lucaya
is easily accessible via Grand Bahama International Airport, with
regular flights from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.
To discover an refreshing, energizing escape experience at Our Lucaya,
call a travel professional, OUR LUCAYA (877-687-5822), or visit
Our Lucaya website.
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