Your Perfect Breezes Weekend: Jet, Swim, Dine, Repeat
By
Sandy Summers
Island Insider & Guest Experience Curator
If you’re looking for a spontaneous weekend getaway that feels far away (but isn’t), here’s how to make it happen; complete with private beachfront dining, island adventures, and a relaxing oceanfront escape.
Sometimes all it takes to recharge is a swimsuit, one vacation day, and a quick flight to paradise. For travelers in the Northeast, that paradise is closer than you think. Just ask the couple I met at Breezes Bahamas who left the New York area Friday morning and were lounging by the pool before noon.
JetBlue’s Flight 121 departed JFK at 6:00 AM and landed in Nassau at 9:07 AM, just enough time for a quick snooze, or a playlist and a podcast. After a short taxi ride from Lynden Pindling International Airport, they arrived at Breezes Bahamas, a charming beachfront all-inclusive resort nestled on legendary Cable Beach.
After leaving their bags with the bellman, they grabbed some conch fritters and fries at the Beach Grill, followed by a dip in the turquoise waters and rum punch at the swim-up pool bar. All of this before lunchtime.
That first afternoon was all about unwinding. Breezes’ vibe is authentically Caribbean: colorful, casual, and wonderfully welcoming. The couple grabbed another frosty cocktail at the swim-up bar, kicked back in loungers on the longest stretch of Nassau’s best beach, and fully embraced the freedom of an all-inclusive escape.
Sometimes all it takes to recharge is a swimsuit, one vacation day, and a quick flight to paradise. For travelers in the Northeast, that paradise is closer than you think. Just ask the couple I met at Breezes Bahamas who left the New York area Friday morning and were lounging by the pool before noon.
As the sun set, the couple opted for a private dinner for two on the sand. It’s an optional experience but one that makes any stay feel truly special. (Reservations required; additional fee applies.) To round out the evening, they joined in on some jovial singalongs at the Piano Bar.
Saturday was their adventure day. After a hearty buffet breakfast, they joined a half-day catamaran sail and snorkeling trip. (Note: Breezes doesn’t organize or operate any excursions, but outside providers can be booked directly.) Back at the resort, they hit the pickleball court, played a little beach volleyball, and relaxed in their Pool View Patio Room, one of Breezes’ signature ground-floor accommodations with a furnished patio and direct access to the pool deck.
Dinner that night? Munasan, Breezes’ on-site Asian-Caribbean fusion restaurant with bold flavors and an island twist. After dinner, they took a casual 8-minute stroll along the signed path from Breezes to Baha Mar, home of the largest casino in the Caribbean, to try their luck and people-watch over a nightcap.
By Sunday, they were fully recharged. A morning swim, one last breakfast, and they were off to the airport for JetBlue’s Flight 822. The 2:54 PM departure had them landing at JFK by 6:00 PM, just in time to be unpacked and unwinding by Sunday night. A complete tropical reset in just 48 hours.
With short flight times, minimal planning, and a beachfront resort that lets you dive into vacation mode the moment you arrive, Breezes Bahamas is the summer escape that’s easier than you think.
If you’re a South Floridian or coming from Atlanta, you’re even closer. Flights from FLL, MIA, and ATL can get you to Nassau in under 90 minutes, so your toes-in-the-sand moment could happen before your morning coffee wears off.
Need a sign to plan your quick escape? This is it. See more at breezes.com
