BEST Bahamas Resort That WON'T Break Your Budget β€’ Full Review β€’ Riu Palace Paradise Island β€’ 2023

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  • Is this resort right for you? Riu Palace Paradise Island is an adult-only all-inclusive resort, located right beside the Atlantis Resort and right on a beautiful beach you can walk for miles. Getting to downtown Nassau is a short taxi or water ferry ride away. Rooms are spacious and all have at least a partial ocean view. Pools are large and there is drink service around the pool. Overall, this resort offers good value for money & is one of the best all-inclusive options in the Bahamas.
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    π–±π—‚π—Ž 𝖯𝖺𝗅𝖺𝖼𝖾 π–―π–Ίπ—‹π–Ίπ–½π—‚π—Œπ–Ύ π–¨π—Œπ—…π–Ίπ—‡π–½ π—‚π—Œ 𝖺𝗇 π–Ίπ–½π—Žπ—…π—π—Œ π—ˆπ—‡π—…π—’ 𝖺𝗅𝗅 π—‚π—‡π–Όπ—…π—Žπ—Œπ—‚π—π–Ύ π—‹π–Ύπ—Œπ—ˆπ—‹π—, π—…π—ˆπ–Όπ–Ίπ—π–Ύπ–½ π—ˆπ—‡ π–―π–Ίπ—‹π–Ίπ–½π—‚π—Œπ–Ύ π–¨π—Œπ—…π–Ίπ—‡π–½ 𝗂𝗇 π–­π–Ίπ—Œπ—Œπ–Ίπ—Ž, π–‘π–Ίπ—π–Ίπ—†π–Ίπ—Œ. 𝖨𝗍'π—Œ 𝖺 π—Œπ—†π–Ίπ—…π—…-π—‚π—Œπ— π—‹π–Ύπ—Œπ—ˆπ—‹π— 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 π—ƒπ—Žπ—Œπ— πŸ₯𝟧𝟒 π—‹π—ˆπ—ˆπ—†π—Œ π–»π—Žπ— 𝖺𝗅𝗅 π—ˆπ–Ώ 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗆 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝖺𝗍 π—…π–Ύπ–Ίπ—Œπ— 𝖺 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗂𝖺𝗅 π—ˆπ–Όπ–Ύπ–Ίπ—‡π—π—‚π–Ύπ—.
    𝖳𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝟦 𝖺 𝗅𝖺 𝖼𝖺𝗋𝗍𝖾 π—‹π–Ύπ—Œπ—π–Ίπ—Žπ—‹π–Ίπ—‡π—π—Œ, 𝖺 𝖩𝖾𝗋𝗄 𝖲𝗁𝖺𝖼𝗄, 𝖺 π–»π—Žπ–Ώπ–Ώπ–Ύπ—, π–Όπ—ˆπ–Ώπ–Ώπ–Ύπ–Ύ π—Œπ—π—ˆπ—‰ 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 π—Œπ—‡π–Ίπ–Όπ—„π—Œ, π–²π—‰π—ˆπ—‹π—π—Œ 𝖑𝖺𝗋 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 π—Œπ—‡π–Ίπ–Όπ—„π—Œ 𝖺𝗇𝖽 πŸ₯ π–»π–Ίπ—‹π—Œ π—π—ˆ 𝗄𝖾𝖾𝗉 π—’π—ˆπ—Ž 𝗁𝗒𝖽𝗋𝖺𝗍𝖾𝖽. 𝖳𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝟀 π—‰π—ˆπ—ˆπ—…π—Œ π—‚π—‡π–Όπ—…π—Žπ–½π—‚π—‡π—€ 𝖺𝗇 𝗂𝗇𝖿𝗂𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗒 π—‰π—ˆπ—ˆπ—… 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗉𝗅𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗒 π—ˆπ–Ώ π–Όπ—π–Ίπ—‚π—‹π—Œ 𝖻𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝖾 π—‰π—ˆπ—ˆπ—…π—Œ 𝖺𝗇𝖽 π—ˆπ—‡ 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖻𝖾𝖺𝖼𝗁, π–Ίπ—Œ 𝗐𝖾𝗅𝗅 π–Ίπ—Œ 𝗉𝗅𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗒 π—ˆπ–Ώ π—Žπ—†π–»π—‹π–Ύπ—…π—…π–Ίπ—Œ π—π—ˆ π—‰π—‹π—ˆπ—π–Ύπ–Όπ— π—’π—ˆπ—Ž π–Ώπ—‹π—ˆπ—† 𝗍𝗁𝖾 π—π—ˆπ— π—Œπ—Žπ—‡.
    π–±π—‚π—Ž π–±π–Ύπ—Œπ—ˆπ—‹π—π—Œ 𝖺𝗅𝗅 π—‚π—‡π–Όπ—…π—Žπ—Œπ—‚π—π–Ύ π—‰π—‹π—ˆπ—‰π–Ύπ—‹π—π—‚π–Ύπ—Œ 𝖺𝗋𝖾 π—…π—ˆπ–Όπ–Ίπ—π–Ύπ–½ 𝗂𝗇 π–¬π–Ύπ—‘π—‚π–Όπ—ˆ, 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖒𝖺𝗋𝗂𝖻𝖻𝖾𝖺𝗇, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 π–’π—ˆπ—Œπ—π–Ί 𝖱𝗂𝖼𝖺.
    Chapter List:
    00:00-00:14 Introduction
    00:15-00:25 Overall thoughts
    00:26-00:34 Pool areas / changes since renovation
    00:35-01:00 Adult Only & upgrade to Palace designation
    01:01-01:27 A la carte dining
    01:28-03:00 Food
    03:01-03:25 Sports Bar
    03:26-04:05 Rooms & views
    04:06-05:44 Alcohol
    05:45-06:12 Jerk Chicken Shack info
    06:13-06:59 Activities
    07:00-07:25 Wifi Speed & # of connections
    07:26-07:35 Wristbands
    07:36-07:40 Area walkability
    07:49-08:13 Resort gift shop - where is it???
    08:14-08:31 Nearby shopping
    08:32-09:10 Atlantis
    09:11-09:36 Airport transportation
    09:37-10:45 Summary
    Thanks for watching & happy travels everyone!
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KomentΓ‘Ε™e • 27

  • @Sharo85414
    @Sharo85414 PΕ™ed 29 dny +1

    PLease tell me if the A/C is cold in the room? I love cold air when i sleep! tks you !!

    • @ChristineTurner
      @ChristineTurner  PΕ™ed 29 dny

      Hi Sharo! It was fine. When we were there, it was very hot most days (and ridiculously windy & rainy others) but I felt very comfortable in the room. Not too cold though. Thanks for watching!

  • @msew73
    @msew73 PΕ™ed 8 mΔ›sΓ­ci +1

    Great review. Did they have a β€œwhite party”?

    • @ChristineTurner
      @ChristineTurner  PΕ™ed 8 mΔ›sΓ­ci +2

      Hi MSew! No this isn't one of the party resorts - no white party. That said, they did have a theatre and some nights karaoke & I heard that got a little crazy. The drinks were so strong there, that I didn't even make it close to staying up that late!!

  • @Mikeofindy
    @Mikeofindy PΕ™ed 8 mΔ›sΓ­ci +3

    I envy you so much. Always somewhere beautiful.

    • @ChristineTurner
      @ChristineTurner  PΕ™ed 8 mΔ›sΓ­ci

      Hi Mike! Thanks - it really is great to be able to see such beautiful places & experience different cultures in the world! Tune in for my next trip (starts Saturday) when I'll be filming from the Cook Islands and then Hawaii! I'll be LIVE on YT from Honolulu Saturday at noon Pacific time and then Monday at noon Pacific from Rarotonga! Can't wait to share this with you guys!

  • @angelacoleman5777
    @angelacoleman5777 PΕ™ed 7 mΔ›sΓ­ci +1

    Hi! I am considering this resort or the Warwick on paradise island.
    I read online that the Riu has 24 hour food room service. Is that so?

    • @ChristineTurner
      @ChristineTurner  PΕ™ed 7 mΔ›sΓ­ci

      Hi Angela! I'm not a room service person but seem to recall seeing a menu in the room (and as a "Palace" level Riu, that's typically included.
      I really like the Warwick, but if you want the best ocean views, that's over at the Riu; whereas, the Warwick faces the inlet between Paradise Island and the mainland. Still nice, but not quite the same.

  • @brandonnlackland3323
    @brandonnlackland3323 PΕ™ed 6 mΔ›sΓ­ci +1

    Just came from there Dec 6-10 and I the coffee shop cakes was the best the red velvet and carrot cake was the freshest, but I did not know that they had a little something something behind the bar alcohol they do have honey, the ladies on the morning shift act like they didn’t know where it was but the night shift did great place overall oh and the auction and the RIU bucks get your money up by participating in the activities, yoga volleyball, bocce ball, bowling dance class pool swim up bar so you can be bud on RIU merch

    • @brandonnlackland3323
      @brandonnlackland3323 PΕ™ed 6 mΔ›sΓ­ci +1

      Also check the expiration date on they sports bar snacks sandwiches πŸ₯ͺ I’m sure they was fresh but the dates on them was like July 3 2033 and again I was there Dec 6 .. not a big resort but that’s great think I my eyes o and don’t forget your toothpaste unless you wanna pay 10 dollars for regular Colgate

    • @ChristineTurner
      @ChristineTurner  PΕ™ed 6 mΔ›sΓ­ci

      Hi Brandon! I didn't try the red velvet or carrot cake but now I wish I had! Agreed - participating in the activities so you can bid on free stuff during the auction - brilliant. I just wish I'd known that there were only going to be 3 items at the auction - would have snapped up the Bahamas hat in a heartbeat!

    • @ChristineTurner
      @ChristineTurner  PΕ™ed 6 mΔ›sΓ­ci +1

      Hi Brandon! Yes the nearest shop to the Riu is astronomically expensive but if you walk down to the Comfort Suites, there is a small mall across the street with a mini grocery store and it's much more reasonable. Plus they sell the most delicious Jamaican Patties! Thanks for watching and for your comments & recommendations!

  • @John-es7zn
    @John-es7zn PΕ™ed 7 mΔ›sΓ­ci +1

    Hi,
    How would you rate this vs riu palace negril Jamaica?

    • @ChristineTurner
      @ChristineTurner  PΕ™ed 7 mΔ›sΓ­ci

      Hi John! I haven't stayed at that Riu, so I can't compare first hand; however, I can say that the main difference is walkability and overall safety in Bahamas vs Jamaica. If you're planning to stay on the resort grounds, I'm sure they're both very similar in quality but if you want to go out and explore, I'm personally much more comfortable doing that in the Bahamas than in Jamaica. Hope that helps!

    • @John-es7zn
      @John-es7zn PΕ™ed 7 mΔ›sΓ­ci +1

      @ChristineTurner thank you for your feedback....how did you find cook island?

    • @ChristineTurner
      @ChristineTurner  PΕ™ed 7 mΔ›sΓ­ci

      @@John-es7zn It was great! I haven't been to Fiji or Tahiti [yet] but I would imagine it to be very similar but WAY more expensive. The people were very kind and I felt totally safe. Prices were decent. Food was very good. Ocean was a bit rocky in spots but there were definitely some beaches that were gorgeous and very swimmable. Highly recommend it for the price!

  • @unfailingcolt8928
    @unfailingcolt8928 PΕ™ed 8 mΔ›sΓ­ci

    Are there Bali beds? If so are they free?

  • @unfailingcolt8928
    @unfailingcolt8928 PΕ™ed 8 mΔ›sΓ­ci

    Do they have hot chocolate by chance?

    • @ChristineTurner
      @ChristineTurner  PΕ™ed 8 mΔ›sΓ­ci

      Yes! Found it at the breakfast buffet and you could add a little something to it if you choose!

  • @unfailingcolt8928
    @unfailingcolt8928 PΕ™ed 8 mΔ›sΓ­ci

    I want your life/job. How would I get started? Lol

    • @ChristineTurner
      @ChristineTurner  PΕ™ed 8 mΔ›sΓ­ci

      Ha ha I just read an article that 39% of travel agents in North America that started in this profession in the past 5 years make about $25,000/year. Is that what you're looking for? πŸ˜† It's a tough job but the rewards can be very good.

  • @what163
    @what163 PΕ™ed 6 mΔ›sΓ­ci +1

    Going in 6 weeks for the 9th visit lol

    • @ChristineTurner
      @ChristineTurner  PΕ™ed 6 mΔ›sΓ­ci

      Hi @what163! Nice! Do you also head over to the Atlantis and to the downtown Nassau area? I sure do love the area! Thanks for watching!

    • @what163
      @what163 PΕ™ed 6 mΔ›sΓ­ci +1

      We go to Atlantis for some casino fun, also occasionally fish fry. Our favourite is to just sit on the beach and plant ourselves like trees and just enjoy the light, colour and sun. Our absolute favourite holiday place, the food, the people and the view!!@@ChristineTurner

    • @ChristineTurner
      @ChristineTurner  PΕ™ed 6 mΔ›sΓ­ci

      @@what163 couldn’t agree with you more! The beauty of that place is mesmerizing!!

    • @AnnaAtaraxy
      @AnnaAtaraxy PΕ™ed 3 mΔ›sΓ­ci

      Wow that's a lot of visits. We just booked this for the first week in July. However, I am having serious second thoughts based on the amount of bad review about mold, coffee shop not opening till 10am, king bed is two beds pushed together, beach always busy and lots of disturbances by locals selling things. Should I be concerned?