November 12th, 2018
Travel, Hotel RIU, All Inclusive Resort, Ocean Front Hotel, Adults Only Resort, Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas, Chutney, Indian Restaurant, Girls Trip, What Happens on a Girls’ Trip, Stays on a Girls’ Trip
Mid October was our trip to the all inclusive RIU, adults only resort located in Paradise Island in the Bahamas. It was going to be a big birthday for one of our friends and being that we are always in the mood for something exciting, we took off for a few days of fun and relaxation. It is getting cold here at the Delaware Beaches and my thoughts go back to those few days where the appreciation of the bluest waters of the Bahamas come to mind.
It took some time to make a decision where to go. We wanted something easy to get to from Salisbury, Maryland. Hard to get everyone on board but thanks to Cindy McCabe of Bethany Travel located in Millsboro, Delaware, we were able to make up our minds. Sun, blue waters, good food, drinks were in the requests. Their tel. in case you find yourself in this predicament is 302-933-0955.
The following photo is the group, leaving at the crack of dawn from Salisbury, Maryland, to Charlotte, NC, and then to Nassau. We were sitting on the beach by 2 p.m.
Guess what? American Airlines sang Happy Birthday to our friend and so did every restaurant and place we visited. I think that traveling with a bunch of women is a lot of fun. But, there are a few things we should have in mind. You have to be open minded, be yourself, enjoy the time you have with friends. We all have different personalities and when you travel you have to go with the flow. At times you have to compromise too.
We did take a lot of photos. The next one is us after we arrived at RIU, checking in and greeted with champagne.
Being that it was an all inclusive resort, you had food and drinks 24/7. So on this trip diet, counting calories, were simply not allowed. A few glitches with the rooms but finally we got all settled in.
This was my room and my view. No complaints there.
RIU’s entertainment was not good. They do have a great setting so that should be something to improve, because people do want good singers and programs.
One restaurant that caught us by surprised was Chutney. Truth be told, we really did not know how the food at Riu and its restaurants was going to be. But, it was delicious. Chutney is a tasting Indian Restaurant.
Traditional cold and hot appetizers, main courses and desserts. Every dish was introduced and we all shared the bounty. Good selection of wines, as well. No rush, just a really nice evening.
Starting with a cold tomato soup….yes, it is that little glass on the photo.
A mix green salad, eggplant with yogurt and dill. Hot appetizers like vegetarian Samosas, lamb Samosas, fish and Paneer Tikka.
We loved our table and our service. Culinary Cudos to Chutney!!
For our Main Courses we had lamb curry, Tikka tandoori chicken, fish in coconut curry, Dal makhani and Basmati rice.
There was music, bangings and singing….. yes, for the birthday girl. Dessert of Coco laddoo, Burfi which was squares with pistacchio, Genoise with coconut and sweet potato pudding.
And a special treat for our friend. To tell you the truth with all the commotion I did not get the details. LOL
So that was our beginning. Until the next post, I remain. Remember YOLO “you only live once”.
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