The Bahamas

Wow, it has been a while since my last post. The days, especially vacation days, have really flown by. Speaking of vacation let me post quickly about what I learned.

It is our project to research somewhere we would like to start a business. One of my real loves is travel, and so I thought, if I was to open a hotel somewhere why not be somewhere out of the United States? I was going to the Bahamas with my father and a few friends and as I looked at the turquoise water and felt the warm sun on my skin I knew that this would be one of the best places to work. This is going to be the location of my hotel in the project.

I spoke to a few store owners in the different towns that we stopped at through the Bahamas and I asked them how difficult it is for non-Bahamians to open up business on the islands. Lucky for me, the Bahamas encourage development throughout the islands. Also, there is much land for sale (even entire islands!) so I have many places that I have to work with. What I have to now figure out is what type of resort that I would like to have. I don't want to start a resort in touristy Freeport or Nassau... I want something more natural and high class. A private island may be just what I need, but how much space do I need?

More research should help me decipher whether I need 16 acres or 4 acres on another island.