The "Melia Nassau Beach Resort" Story

It was an ordinary day.  Walking around the halls and stairwells of what served as our home for two weeks, the Melia Nassau Beach Resort on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas.  It was our second trip to New Providence and we thought we would try a resort on the opposite side of the island having stayed at the RIU on Paradise Island a few years ago.  The weather was near perfect for our two week stay with daytime temperatures in the mid-80s and evening temperatures in the low to mid-70s.  Daytime showers arrived from time to time and lasted just long enough to cool the air, then pass on into the horizon.  Water temperatures were low to mid-80s with slight wave action except for a day or two when the waves were tough to navigate getting in and out of the water.  The rest of my story will be visual, giving you a chance to share the Melia with us during our visit.  It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.  PS - Click on photographs to enlarge them.

My wife's favorite piece of artwork.

One of the many bars in the resort.

The resort was nine floors high that fanned out on either side of the massive center area.

Front entrance stairwell.

Main entrance into the resort.

Some resorts have non-descript checkins.  Not this place.  

Quite a few halls that led to who knows where!

This was our daily meeting place.  Quiet spot where we could talk about the day's schedule.

This was what was called "The Market Place".  It was the main buffet for the resort.  Very seldom was it empty as shown here.

The main entrance from the water-side of the resort.

Lights galore illuminated the area where the nightly entertainment was held.

One of the rooms.

Cable Beach is directly behind the resort.

View of the pool and beach areas of the resort as seen from our balcony.

Another view of the resort, pool and beach from our balcony.

Night-time view from our room.

Dancers went thorough the lobby one evening.

Jere, Just Sue and Carol prepare to help themselves at the buffet.

A look at the Tappas Bar.

Lighting at the Tappas Bar.