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Pelican Bay Hotel and Poet's Inc present Snapz! - Feb 6, 2012 - 8:35:00 PM

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Pelican Bay Hotel and Poet's Inc are pleased to present Snapz!

Snapz began Thursday, November 10th at the Canal House, Pelican Bay Hotel at 9pm and continues monthly on December 1st, 2011, January 12th 2012 and February 16th, 2012.


The event features the work of Poet’s Inc.  The Poet’s Inc is comprised of a group of poets and spoken-verse artists...
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Fall in love with Pelican Bay’s Romance Packages this February! - Feb 6, 2012 - 1:23:38 AM

Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas - Fall in love with Pelican Bay Hotel’s Romance Packages this February!

Whether you’re taking out that "Special Valentine" or even if you are having a Girls Night Out…we have the perfect solution, at an attractive price to love yourself or that special someone!

We’re ready and waiting to make that special occasion a memorable one for you!

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Pelican Bay Receives Prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award - Jan 27, 2012 - 2:09:15 PM

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas –  WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Pelican Bay at Lucaya has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Ceremony & Reception Venue!  

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization...
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Destination Weddings at Pelican Bay at Lucaya - Oct 16, 2011 - 2:59:47 PM

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Grand Bahama Island - Let Pelican Bay host your wedding in the Bahamas. Their tropical island setting and renowned hospitality combine to make your Caribbean wedding and honeymoon an unforgettable experience. An inclusive Bahamas wedding package from Pelican Bay at Lucaya offers unsurpassed attention to detail, and our Bahamas wedding specialist will ensure every facet of your wedding day.

They specialize in hosting Destination Weddings of casual, island elegance for up to 80 guests and offer a setting that caters to every need of both the wedding couple and their cherished guests.

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(Video) MEET HAPPY at the Canal House at the Pelican Bay Hotel - Jan 12, 2012 - 10:31:14 PM

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Freeport, Bahamas - Pelican Bay at Lucaya is one of the happiest meeting venues anywhere, staffed by planners and servers that have one objective: to make you happy.

Grand Bahama Island is a destination people want to travel to. A big helping of Bahamian happiness is waiting for attendees at Pelican Bay.

An experienced meeting planner is important. Our licensed, professional planner, with knowledge of the Bahamas, will assist you...

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Pelican Bay Hotel's 'Happy' contest winner announced - Nov 25, 2011 - 8:23:42 AM

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Pelican Bay Hotel is proud to announce that Lesley Davies - Baptista is the winner of their H-a-p-p-y description trivia contest launched Monday, November 21st, 2011 via their Facebook page. Every participant had to come up with a unique description for each letter in the word 'Happy" the answer Ms Davies came up with is as follows:

H = Happy and helpful people have....
A = awesome attitudes and take..
P = pride in what we do, because we're ...
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Poet's Inc event, Snapz well received at Pelican Bay Hotel - Nov 11, 2011 - 9:28:11 AM

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Freeport, Bahamas - With candlelit tables in a warm and intimate setting in a Canal House meeting room, the poetry and  spoken word event, Snapz got off to a great start on November 10th. Attendees 'snapped' their fingers to show appreciation as poet's read at the mic.

Snapz continues monthly on December 1st, 2011, January 12th 2012 and February 16th, 2012.

The event features the work of Poet’s Inc.  The Poet’s Inc is comprised of a group of poets and spoken-verse artists, namely Lisa Turnquest, Caline Newton, Philcher Grant-Farquharson, and Tamara Delaney. This event invites all persons to come...
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Winner of Pelican Bay Stay says Thank You! - Oct 10, 2011 - 12:25:57 AM

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Grand Bahama Island - TheBahamasWeekly.com subscriber, Tanya Wells-Forbes of Freeport, the first winner of the Pelican Bay Hotel and The Bahamas Weekly's Facebook joint promotional campaign cashed in on her prize and enjoyed a stay at the popular boutique hotel with her family recently. They enjoyed the room, restaurant, gardens and the convenient access to the beach and the Port Lucaya shopping area.

"Our stay at Pelican Bay Hotel was a glorious and amazing weekend! The girls and I enjoyed the pools (a pool for every need), our room and the friendly staff. I especially liked the complimentary citrus water in the lobby area. I can't wait to try that at home! I wish we had more time there, but it gave me a taste of what the property..."
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Pelican Bay Hotel introduces iPad technology to enhance your meetings and conferences at the Canal House - Sep 28, 2011 - 11:14:29 PM
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Meet Happy at Pelican Bay at Lucaya!

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Pelican Bay Hotel has launched their new iPad technology for two of their meeting rooms, the Coral Reef and Delphines, in their state-of-the-art Canal House conference facility ideal for small or larger business meetings or conferences.

Jacy Whittaker, Attorney at Law at Parris Whittaker Counsel was the first to use the Ipad for a business meeting. " I felt honoured to be the first client to use this latest iPad technology. This was my third time using the Canal House, the building is amazing and they are always making improvements," said Whittaker.

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Pelican Bay at Lucaya Announces Appointments - Aug 17, 2011 - 9:08:13 PM

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Freeport, Bahamas - Pelican Bay at Lucaya has announced the appointments of Della Bridgewater as Operations Manager and Yvette Evans as Security Manager.   Also announced was the appointment of Chic Weddings Bahamas, under the direction of Marva Munroe, to plan and design weddings at the hotel.

Formerly a part of the Sales team, Marva Munroe has moved to another role and, under the banner of her company, Chic Weddings Bahamas, which will plan and design weddings for Pelican Bay.  Through this new joint venture Pelican Bay will continue to showcase itself as a premiere location for destination weddings in Grand Bahama...
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Pelican Bay Hotel 'Like and Win' Winner announced! - Aug 12, 2011 - 11:21:35 AM

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Congratulations to Tanya Wells Forbes! The first 'Like and Win' winner of a Night's Stay at Pelican Bay Hotel! Will YOU be our winner next month?

How can YOU be eligible to win?  ' Like' The Bahamas Weekly + ' Like' Pelican Bay Hotel pages on Facebook =
You are automatically entered to WIN! 

Each month a Winner will be randomly selected and the name will be posted to both The Bahamas Weekly and Pelican Bay Hotel Facebook walls. 
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Pelican Bay Hotel, 1st ever Facebook 'Like' Poolside Party - Aug 9, 2011 - 8:55:44 PM

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Freeport, Bahamas - 'Like' Pelican Bay Hotel on facebook and become eligible be a special invited guest at their 1st ever, Facebook Poolside Party. This exclusive party is the VIP event that you won't want to miss out on and its by invitation only. Relax poolside or take a dip in the infinity swim-up pool bar . Try their signature happy frozen drinks while enjoying the vibrant sounds of DJ Bling.

There will also be surprise giveaways and lots more. Be sure to 'Like' Pelican Bay Hotel's Facebook page for your chance to be one of the chosen few that will receive a special invitation for yourself and a friend to join their exclusive
...
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Four Grand Bahama teens to attend Camp Up with People - Jul 7, 2011 - 10:36:08 AM

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Freeport, Bahamas - Thanks to the support of the Pelican Bay Hotel four Grand Bahama teens will attend Camp Up with People this summer.

15 year old Megan Turnquest, head girl from Sunland Baptist Academy; 16 year old Malike Moore of Bishop Michael Eldon High; 14 year old Morgan Allison of Lucaya International School; and 13 year old Luke Muthra of Sunland Baptist Academy have all been awarded scholarships and flights up to a 3-week camp which takes place in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, approximately two hours from Washington D.C...
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Pelican Bay Hotel welcomes the Governor General - Jul 6, 2011 - 10:30:48 AM

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Freeport, Bahamas - The Bahamas Governor General, Sir Arthur Foulkes and his wife were welcomed at Pelican Bay Hotel on July 5th during his Excellency's visit to attend the "One God, One People, One Bahamas" concert in Grand Bahama.

He was greeted by summer intern and graduate of St. Paul's Methodist College, Aljeron Roker who presented Mrs. Foulkes with flowers. Also on hand to welcome them was general manager, Magnus Alnebeck, and Yvette Evans, Senior Security Supervisor.

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Enjoy Mother´s Day Buffet at the Canal House - May 7, 2011 - 8:49:49 AM

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Happy Mother's Day from Pelican Bay Hotel.

For that special mother, no peas and rice - but everything nice!

Join us for Mother's Day Buffet at the Canal House from 1 - 4pm on Sunday, May 8th. Reservations required: 242-373-5588.

Menu features: Broccoli with Cheese and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast, Roast Beef with Peppercorn and Mushroom Sauce, Lobster Lasagna, Seafood Crepes...
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Grand Bahama joins with the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) - May 6, 2011 - 10:22:04 AM
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Freeport, The Bahamas - As a part of their ongoing efforts in Film Development, the Ministry of Tourism & Aviation, in conjunction with the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF), and the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, is pleased to announce ‘FLIFF On-Location: Grand Bahama Island’ . FLIFF, now in its 26th year, will take place October 21 – November 11, 2011. However, for the first time, the festival will feature an offshore component, ‘FLIFF On-Location’, here on Grand Bahama Island, October 27 – 30, 2011.

This inaugural staging of ‘FLIFF On-Location: Grand Bahama Island’, will be hosted at the brand new, state of the art Canal House at Pelican Bay Hotel...
Entertainment
(VIDEO) Wind Jammers crew experiences Grand Bahama - Feb 18, 2011 - 12:26:41 PM

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Freeport, The Bahamas - The Bahamian feature-length family film, Wind Jammers was screened for the first time in Grand Bahama on February 12th at the new Canal House conference center of the Pelican Bay Hotel to a sold out audience.

The Bahamas Weekly brings you footage of the Wind Jammers crew arriving at the Grand Bahama airport, then on to the premiere held at the Pelican Bay Hotel; and then the following day we take you to the Grand Bahama Sailing Club and out to sea...
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Wind Jammers to premiere in Grand Bahama in support of the GB Sailing Club - Feb 11, 2011 - 12:03:03 PM
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Freeport, Bahamas - The Bahamas Weekly and Pelican Bay Hotel are please to present the Grand Bahama premiere of the Bahamian family feature film, Wind Jammers on Saturday, February 12th at 7pm in the Canal House conference center, 2nd floor.

The idea to screen in Grand Bahama came about when Dave Mackey and Robbin Whachell had the opportunity to view Wind Jammers and cover the world premiere in December 2010 in Nassau at the Atlantis Theatre. "We enjoyed the film so much, and after interviewing the cast and directors, along with Sir Durwood Knowles who was a collaborator for the film, we felt it would be wonderful to show it here in Grand Bahama," said editor of The Bahamas Weekly, Robbin Whachell ...
Sports
Pelican Bay Hotel announces special Conchman Triathlon packages - Oct 21, 2010 - 12:09:31 AM

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Freeport Grand Bahama Island, Pelican Bay Hotel announces special Conchman Triathlon rates packages:
Room rates: Waterside Room, inclusive of daily Buffet Breakfast
• $120.00 – single
• $135.00 - double

Hotel check-in time is after 3:00PM on the day of arrival. 
Check-out time is before 11:00AM on the day of departure.

All rates are subject to the prevailing 10% Government Guest Room Tax and 8% Resort Levy per room, per night; these are subject to change. 
Daily Buffet Breakfast is included in room rates.

• A charge of $39 will be added for a third person sharing a double waterside room or waterside state room.  A charge of a further $39 will be added for a fourth person sharing a triple waterside room or waterside state room.
 
• Children 12 years and under may share the same room with parents at no additional charge....
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(VIDEO) The Canal House officially opens at Pelican Bay Hotel - Sep 24, 2010 - 1:00:40 PM

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Freeport, Bahamas - Grand Bahama Island has a new conference facility as the Pelican Bay Hotel officially opened their new conference facility called the Canal House on September 17th with an entertaining non-traditional ceremony and night of celebration  in the new 5-level facility.

Watch a Video Overview where you will hear from general manager of Pelican Bay Hotel, Magnus Alnebeck, and hear remarks from the Bahamas prime minister, the Rt Hon Hubert A. Ingraham who dons safety glasses and cracks a ceremonial conch shell to officially open the new center...
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