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| Bahamas.com Club Fortuna |
| May 27, 2000 1:38:40 am UTC by (RESPECTALADYZ@aol.com) |
| Although the setting of this resort is one of beauty and ambiance, the accommodations are less than desirable. It is far removed from island activity and the entertainment at the resort is geared toward the family. My sister and I have been to the island on several occasions and found the resort to be less than friendly regarding having friends visit. To have to pay for a friend to visit you while staying in a timeshare owned unit was unacceptable and appalling. After 3 days of paying outrageous taxi fares to get to civilization, we checked out and went to another resort with daytime activity and superb nightlife. If you are looking for a quiet, secluded vacation or bringing the children, then this place is for you. If you are looking for fun. partying, dancing, and meeting people, stay closer to the airport. Club Fortuna is not the place for you! |
| Bahamas-On-Line Gr. Bahama-Club Viva Fortuna or Princess? |
| 11:24:14 on 05/19/00 by golfered (ed.soucy@ghv.com) |
| Stayed at Fortuna a few weeks ago and loved it. Plentiful choice of food. There were always at least five or six entree choices for dinner and a sit-down, non-buffet restaurant was also there. All-inclusive means unlimited booze, plenty of cold drinks while at beach and no tipping, no extra charges. Staff is great. Beach is lovely and accomodations are OK, not great. Cab ride to casino is about $13 and there are five golf courses available for play. I checked out of the hotel and didn't owe anything. I will go back next year. |
| Bahamas-On-Line Culb Fortuna--Party or Couples |
| 10:27:20 on 05/18/00 by Kristin (Kmalbanowski@aol.com) |
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We have 3 friends going to Club Fortuna. Is it for honeymooners or singles? please let us know.
thanks
Kristin |
| 16:55:22 on 05/18/00 by toonman (owena@telpage.net) |
| we hope its party. we are going over memorial weekend. when are you going and if its after us then we will email back and let you know. thanks |
| Bahamas-On-Line club fortuna |
| 10:53:34 on 05/15/00 by Roy S (road3682@mindspring.com) |
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SaME RESUTS AS ANTHONY-
NO ROOM ON ARRIVAL UNTIL 1200 THE NEST DAY- NO ONE THERE TO RECTIFY
NO MANAGEMANT MAKE DECISIONS- STAFF RUNNING ON AUTOMATIC COULD NOT HANDLE
ANYTHING NOT IN THE PLAY BOOK..
WILL NOT GO AGAIN.. Roy S |
| Bahamas-On-Line Club Viva Fortuna--Freeport |
| 19:12:46 on 05/14/00 by Kristin (Kmalbanowski@aol.com) |
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My friends and I are planning a trip to the Bahamas. We are staying at Club Viva Fortuna. We are looking up infromation
on the web, but are unable to find out any 1st hand experiences. This is a trip of friends trying to have fun, not
honeymooners!!!! Please send us any info you may have(food/drinks, nightlife, etc.). Thank you.
Kristin |
| Bahamas-mon Staying at Club Fortuna 5/13/00-5/20/00 should I... |
| May 10, 2000 at 17:56:06 by Vivian (VivRN2000@aol.com) |
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...1 - rent a car?
...2 - choose the all-inclusive package?
any info would really be appreciated...I don't have much time to decide I leave
on Sat morning.
Vivian |
| May 11, 2000 at 09:37:10 by jenn (adja1897@aol.com) |
| Hi vivian- I too will be going to Viva Fortuna and have the same questions. I leave May22-29. I f you could email me back and give me a intro to what you experienced at this resort it would be greatly appreciated-Thanks |
| May 17, 2000 at 09:08:08 by Karen (kh0217@aol.com) |
| Hi Jen and Vivian, My husband and I are renewing our vows and have a trip planned to Club Fortina from June 29 - July 6. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE email me with any good, bad info on this resort. We are really looking forward to this trip and want it to be as special as possible, with no problems! THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE !! Karen |
| May 20, 2000 at 18:47:59 by sherrie (ooolala414@aol.com) |
| I am planning a trip to club fortuna in october and would like any information about this resort??? |
| May 14, 2000 at 15:56:04 by robert (rhopson@airmail.net) |
| We are to arrive on the 23rd and have been told the resort will be CLOSED due to some major problem with the water purification system on the 8th. The Resort told me on the 12th they will not reopen until June 8th!!! Let me know if you hear different. |
| May 16, 2000 at 21:46:32 by alton owen jr (owena@telpage.net) |
| we are leaving for club fortuna may25. we called our travel agent and club fortuna and both assured that the resort was opened and we shouldn't have any problems. does anyone have any information. it would greatly be appreciated |
| May 21, 2000 at 23:36:17 by Linda (mac-creedy@webtv.net) |
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Hi Vivian.
If you're staying at Club Fortuna, it is an all-inclusive, isn't it? Includes all meals, drinks, and water sports other than
motorized.
As for renting a car, I believe it can be quite expensive, as much as $50.00 per day (maybe more) plus deposit,
gas, insurance, etc. Also, in case you aren't aware, they drive on the opposite side of the road than we do here in
the states. Could get a little confusing. There are plenty of taxis to take you anywhere you want to go. Kinda
expensive though, charging for EACH person in your party! Some resorts have a courtesy van to take you to the
casino & marketplace. And buses can take you to the grocery and marketplace, a cheaper form of transportation.
Once you arrive, free info brochures should be available upon check-in answering any questions you may have
regarding transportation, etc. Hope this helps!
Linda |
| June 02, 2000 at 11:15:39 by D. Harris (dendh@hotmail.com) |
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Hi,,,,,,I was at the Club Fortuna the same week as you, tell me what you
thought about the visit there........
Thanks,,,,,, |
| Bahamas.com Bahamas Cllub viva fortuna |
| May 7, 2000 2:35:00 am UTC by Frank |
| My wife and I with 3 kids visited last feb.The food was standard mid priced all inclusive fare. Some days the food was very good other days fair. The resort is a good value. Try to get an ocean front if possiable. Great beach,nice pool, mixed age clientel,good kids program |
| Bahamas-mon Staying at Club Fortuna 5/13/00-5/20/00 should I... |
| May 07, 2000 at 18:44:15 by Zoya Korshun (Zoya_Korshun@yahoo.com) |
| I and my boyfriend are planning to go on vacation to Club Fortuna, has anyone been there? Please give a brif possitive and negative sides of this all- inclusive resort. Thanks |
| May 07, 2000 at 20:14:07 by Tommy Apple (tcapple1@swbell.net) |
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My wife and I went last year. It was exceptional. You can actually enter the
country with $18 (the departure tax), never spend any money and never leave the
compound. The all enclusive is ALL inclusive. The grounds, beach all are
clean. The foods not bad (don't expect to go into town and get better food -
it's not going to happen). It's a great bargain. Expect LOTS of Europeans and
South Americans - English is spoken by the staff (mainly Swiss & German) but I
don't think we heard more than a few people speaking English other than
ourselves. The entertainment was great - staff members during the day and
entetainers at night. Awesome beach, awesome swimming pool and day activities.
I don't know where you live but we went in Sept and it was massively humid. I lived in Ft. Lauderdale and it wasn't like this but the breeze off the ocean always kept the dining room & bar area nice. Another thing - it's about 7-8 miles north of town which makes it very cozy - which means you'll see few people on the beach (only those staying at the resort). I have nothing negative to say about this place. I did a search on Altavista for "Club Viva Fortuna" - that's how I found your message. I'm starting to plan for this year. Heck of a buy for the money. We rented a pink Jeep from town to explore the island - don't waste your time as there's really nothing to do in town (Freeport - tourist trap - junk plastic stuff and t-shirts). The exceptions: There's an incredible garden (palms, toucans - great photo op) about a mile or so north of the compound - you can rent Yamaha scooters at the compound cheaply - don't bother with town. It ain't much. Poverty. Plus gas was more than $3.00/gallon then and it's gone through the roof since then. Barbary Beach - about 7 miles north of the compound. Looks like something out of a Robinson Carosoe movie and geez is it SECLUDED. NO PEOPLE. My wife enjoyed it as it's a legal nude beach as well. We took the Jeep out to the state park and never saw more than 1 other car on any trips north of the compound. The water is green, clear and beautiful. This help? P. S. The last night my wife and I went down to the beach and sat and watched the stars - she saw her first shooting star! Plus from living in heavily populated areas all my life I've seen pictures of the Milky Way but didn't really understand the depth and trillions of stars till sitting on that beach that last night. Wow. |
| May 19, 2000 at 22:20:08 by Gina (gina_rcl@hotmail.com) |
| Just returned from Club Fortuna. Really enjoyed the laid back beach. There are lots of activities at F., but you have to ask or find Vicki at the customer service desk. Some are posted outside dining hall, so look for it.If you make reservations at the "italian" place to eat, ask about the lobster or turf and surf you can pay extra for. Might want to take some bottled water, all the water in the area tastes, well, ocean-y. Also wear your blue bracelet in cab returning to club if you go out, else they aren't too happy to let you back in!!! Cabs are just outside the gate. The older the cab the cheaper the ride. People come to the beach to sell T-Shirts for $5. You can get them at the straw market 3 for $10. Bargaining at straw market is a blast! |
| May 31, 2000 at 02:19:34 by jay and becky (jaybird_43787@yahoo.com) |
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we just returned 5/24/00 from club viva fortuna beach at freeport.this was
definitly the way to go at club viva fortuna beach!everything that was included
in our trip was inclusive.the food was assume.you can get the snorkel gear for
nothing and play around at the swimming area or for $15.00 per person,they will
take you out about 1 mile and you can snorkel there.our guide was great!one
word,take an underwater camera with you for some great shots.pictures doesn't
do this place any justice! you have to see for yourself!i would also sugest the
dolphin excursion on this trip. it cost $50.00 per person which includes your
taxi fare to and from the dolphins.you should also take an underwater camera
there,too.they will get you wet!a few words about the place.the staff was great
and spoke english,mon.there is also more to do there with water sports at the
pool and in the recreation hall where you could learn different types of native
dances.at night,there was also stuff going on at the{what we called}the stage
there.the bar was open from10:00am till 1:00am.that is 15 hours!and all was
free!we had a great time and we gave two thumbs up!!!!!!go and have a great
time. jay and becky |
| Bahamas-On-Line Club Viva Fortuna Beach or Lucayan? |
| 10:36:01 on 05/03/00 by De $ (ddollardzn@aol.com) |
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For a girl's getaway weekend - we are trying to decide between the two. Some of us like the all inclusive style of Club
Viva, but others like the way the Lucayan sounds sinces it's been remodeled.
Any info would be appreciated! Thanks, De |
| 06:38:46 on 05/10/00 by 062682 (GKCMKMassie@aol.com) |
| The Club Fortuna is so beautiful. There is so much to do at the Fortuna you could be busy all day or relax and be pampered. The food is terrific (I put on seven pounds the last time I was there). The Fortuna has a LARGE private beach that is just wondreful. Most of the public beaches in the Bahamas are not so great. I would highly recommend the Fortuna. My family will be returning there again in a fe |
| Bahamas.com Bahamas-Club viva fortuna |
| May 3, 2000 3:28:36 pm UTC by alka |
| can any one tell me about, club fortuna,what I know is that it's middle of nowhere nad food is no good. I am vegetarin. please tell me more. Thanks. |
| May 5, 2000 11:21:45 am UTC by Kim |
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Alka
I just stayed at club fortuna From Sunday to Wednesday of this week and I loved it there...We thought the food was delicious..would be great if you are a vegetarian as they have rice and vegetables and fruits and so many different salads to choose from...the rooms are nothing fancy..but ours was very clean and well kept..the grounds there are beautiful..so many flowers and palm trees and we had had the most beautiful view of the ocean from out balcony..watched the sun rise from out balcony every morning and it was breath taking..they have a great pool..great snorkeling right off the beach ....and the staff puts on a great show every night and they have so many activities every day that you wouldnt even have to leave the grounds if you didnt want to..feel free to email me at Kim8940@aol.com if you have any questions..I have pics on line I can send to you If you would like to see |
| May 7, 2000 1:45:00 pm UTC by alka |
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Dear Kim,
Hi, Thank You so much for all the detail, you are great help to me. Thanks Love alka |
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