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Frommer's Highly Recommended

In 1996, SuperClubs, an all-inclusive chain which competes successfully with Sandals, spent US$125 million transforming a tired old relic -- the Ambassador Beach Hotel -- into this all-inclusive resort. Today, its biggest competitor is the nearby Sandals Royal Bahamian, which is more imposing, more elegant, more stylish, more expensive, and more upscale. Rowdier and more raucous, however, and located on a prime 450m (1,476-ft.) beachfront along Cable Beach, Breezes attracts a more middle-of-the-road crowd; it's unpretentious and more affordable (though it isn't exactly cheap, and we think it's a bit overpriced for what it is). This U-shaped beachfront resort has two wings of rooms plus a main clubhouse facing a large, sometimes overcrowded terrace with a swimming pool that serves as the social centerpiece. Couples and single travelers are equally accepted here, and the rate includes everything -- the room, meals, snacks, unlimited wine (not the finest) with lunch and dinner, even premium-brand liquor at the bars, plus activities and airport transfers. The air-conditioned guest rooms contain pastel-painted furniture with Formica tops. Accommodations are not as luxurious as those at Sandals, but rates are deliberately lower. Diners can sample unremarkable international fare at the food court, although the Italian restaurant serves better food. A beachside grill and snacks are available throughout the day. Entertainment includes a high-energy disco, a piano bar, and a nightclub. Karaoke is inevitable, but the professional Junkanoo live shows, which are presented every Saturday night, are more entertaining, and local bands often perform.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Bahamas 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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