- October 10th, 2019, 10:58 am
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For anyone who may be thinking about it, here is some info on costs I have picked up so far. Everything is based on a 4 day trip departing on 11/21 and returning on 11/25. I would expect some might consider a longer stay while you are there. You will need a passport. The Bahamas actually does not require it for entry, but since 2009, US citizens traveling abroad by air need one to re-enter the country.
Airfare: My situation is unique, but for those in the Burg/VA/Carolinas the round trip fare from RDU to Nassau on American Airlines is as low as $342.
Admission: All sessions pass for up to 12 games is $40.
Lodging: Rooms in the "official" tournament resort start at $215/night. Unlimited bus pass to and from the tourney site from there is $40. As one may expect in a tourist destination like this, there is a HUGE choice, and a lot depends on how particular you are, but overall, it is not cheap. In looking at "budget" hotels (for me under $100/night) almost all of them are dumps based on reviews. I would say you could probably get something pretty nice for 150-200, but that really wasn't an option for me. I have used hostels in the past, and never had a bad experience, so I looked into that, and found a couple of places that had excellent reviews where a bed in a dormitory situation is under $50. Not for everyone, but if I pull the trigger on this, that's the way I will go.
Transportation: Still looking into public transportation options. Some higher-end hotels provide free airport transfers. Otherwise you are looking at $30 and up each way for a taxi. Car rentals from the airport start at $60/day for a compact. If I had at least 1 other person to split the cost, I would definately rent a car.