Land’or Times · Atlantis, the 3rd floor restaurant beats any Atlantis eatery with a fantastic dining experience and much more reasonable prices. A basic fish entree at the restaurants

Spring is in the air !

Winter has FINALLY moved on and it’s time to think of planting gardens, planning vacations and getting in shape to enjoy the warmer weather. We can certainly help you with all your vacation needs, whether it be with time at Club Land’or or using your Flex Plus program. While at Club Land’or you may want to take advantage of the beautiful scenery of Paradise Island to get in a morning walk or run. A hike to the renowned Cloisters is easily done, as is a walk around the marina adjoining the Atlantis. Many of our guests are avid fitness buffs, and The Bahamas offers many running and multisport events. Among them are The Marathon Bahamas, the Color Run in July and November’s Bahamas Half Marathon and 10k in Nassau. Multisport enthusiasts may want to enter the Pineapple Sprint Triathlon in Eleuthera in June or Freeport’s Conchman Triathlon in November. There are many other activities that will allow you to take advantage of the amazing Bahamian spring temperatures, such as swimming in the crystal-clear waters or golfing. You may also learn a new sport while in the islands…..cricket anyone? No matter where your level of fitness may lie, the sporting life is better in the Bahamas!

In this issue

Spring Greeting P.1 Bahamian speak P.2

Sporting Calendar P.3 Upcoming Events P.4

Praise For Our CLO Staff

“The staff is AMAZING. They

bend over backwards to

accommodate their guests.

They get to know each guest

personally and by the time you

leave you feel like you’re

“family”.

- TripAdvisor review

January, 2015

Where To Find Us

You may find Club Land’or on

the following social media

platforms:

Landorinternational.com

Clublandor.com

Clublandor.wordpress.com

(our blog)

@Club_Landor (Twitter)

Club_landor (Instagram)

Club Land’or (Facebook)

Land’or Times Your Club Land’or Newsletter Spring 2015

“What Did She Say? “ How to Speak Like a Bahamian!

The Bahamas is well known

for its Androsia textiles.

The wax dyeing technique is

used in several countries but

is considered a national

treasure of the Bahamas.

Inspired by the beauty of the

Bahamas, the dresses,

scarves, shirts and other

clothing items are very

popular purchases for

visitors due to their bright,

cheery colors that remind

them of their time in

paradise. But Bahamian

fashion is moving beyond the

traditional and into the

international spotlight.

Designers such as Theodore

Elyett are making a name for

themselves among the

fashion elite. Elyett was

presented with the

Caribbean Style & Culture

Award of Excellence in

Washington, D.C. last

summer. His retro chic

collections, as well as up-and

-coming BAHARI, are

available at many retail

outlets in Nassau. This year

you may come home with

more than your normal

batik, you may have a one-of

-a-kind design by a one-of-a-

kind designer!

First time visitors to the Bahamas may go into culture shock the

moment they encounter their first Bahamian (and walk away not

having understood much of the conversation). Every country in the

Caribbean, and indeed just about every island, has its own dialect or

patois. To assist you on your next trip to Club Land’or, here are some

common words and expressions used by our wonderful Bahamian

friends:

Jam up: Crowded, as in “Bay Street jam up today!”

Conchy Joe: A Bahamian of European or white ancestry.

Buck up: Crash, as in a car

Big-eyed: Greedy (no further explanation necessary)

Chirren: Children (lots of those running around the beach enjoying

the great weather of Nassau!)

Sip sip: Gossip

Cut hip: To give a beating (hopefully never to be experienced!)

Dred: Used to express extreme disappointment

Tings: Things (a fun word to say)

Tingum: Used in place of a person’s name you can’t remember

Muddasick: Used to show surprise, happiness, shock (you will hear this

one a lot)

Jitney: A bus you will see on Bay Street

Samuel Johnson said “I am always sorry when a language is lost,

because languages are the pedigrees of nations.” Celebrate the

diversity of the Caribbean on your next trip to Club Land’or and greet

one of our staff with a hearty “Watchu sayin’?” then watch their eyes

light up!

From Andros to the

Catwalk: Bahamian

Fashion Evolves

© Bahamas.com

© 2014 Nassau Guardian

Tiger Woods Brings

New Golf

Tournament To

Nassau

The Hero World Challenge golf

tournament will be held at

Albany on the south side of

New Providence Island in

December of this year. The

event is being hosted by the

Tiger Woods Foundation, a

charitable organization founded

to give lower-income students

the opportunity to excel at the

collegiate level, thereby

breaking the cycle of poverty.

Students at Tiger Woods

Learning Centers across the US

learn math, science,

engineering and technology and

how their education can

translate into college

educations and productive

careers. You may learn about

the upcoming golf tournament

and the goals of The Tiger

Woods Foundation at

tigerwoodsfoundation.org .

Concierge News: Fall Into Spring Savings !

Spend up to $499 on any Vacation or Meal Package and save 5 %

Spend from $500 to $999 on any Vacation or Meal Package and save 7.5 %

Spend $1000 or more and save 10 %

View all of our Vacation and Meal Packages at www.clublandor.com

Valid on purchases made between April 1 and May 31, 2015

World-Class Track & Field Comes to Nassau!

15,000-seat Thomas A. Robinson Stadium in Nassau will host its second

IAAF/ BTC World Relays on May 2 and 3, 2015. This track & field event is

the biggest sporting venue in The Bahamas and will showcase the talents of

over 1000 athletes from 50 countries. 100, 400 and 800 meter relays will

be run, with the teams vying for qualification for the 2016 Olympic Games.

This is an opportunity to see some of the world’s greatest athletes up close

and personal; further information and tickets are available at

www.bahamasworldrelays.org .

Pineappleman Triathlon in Eleuthera

June 6th is the date for the Pineappleman Sprint Triathlon, held in

conjunction with the Eleuthera Pineapple Festival. The course is run on

one of the Bahamas’ most famous islands, home to amazing pink sand

and gentle breezes. (and just a short plane or ferry ride from Nassau).

The course is challenging yet “doable” for any level of triathlete and

begins with a 500 meter swim followed by a 16k bike ride and 5k run.

Beware, the out-and-back run course is hilly! After the race, stick around

for the Pineapple Festival and enjoy the local cuisine while dancing to

bands playing island music! Proceeds go the Zion Children’s Home, so

you can race for a good cause in paradise. Registration information may

be found at www.trifind.com.

Praise For The Blue Lagoon

Seafood Restaurant

“Just a few minutes walk from

Atlantis, the 3rd floor restaurant

beats any Atlantis eatery with a

fantastic dining experience and

much more reasonable prices. A

basic fish entree at the restaurants

at the Atlantis is $40, all sides

extra. $40 here gets you not only

the fish but also rice pilaf and a

steamed vegetable. Not only is the

food wonderfully prepared, it's

healthier for you too! “

- TripAdvisor Review, March 2015

Land’or Times

Spring 2015

June 6: Pineappleman Sprint Triathlon, Eleuthera (1/4 mile swim,

10 mile bike, 5k run)

June 13: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga at Atlantis

July 10: Bahamian Icon Awards, Nassau

August 21 - 22: Miss Teen USA competition, Atlantis

November 25 - 27: Battle 4 Atlantis Basketball Tournament , Atlantis

December 5 - 12: Bahamian International Film Festival, Nassau

Upcoming Events

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