Bahamas Philately: Grand Bahama – Lucaya

Lucaya is a suburb of Freeport, Bahamas, a city on the island of Grand Bahama. The area was developed as part of the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s redevelopment of Freeport/Lucaya. While the western portion of Freeport was developed for industrial and commercial use, the eastern portion of Lucaya was developed as a residential and resort are.

The Lucayan Beach Hotel was opened in 1963 with its casino. This was quickly followed by the construction of a 500 room Holiday Inn, also at Lucaya, and the 800 room Kings Inn (later known as the Princess Hotel), also with a casino.

Hotels, Clubs & Accommodation
References
  • B.O.A.C. Review (1964)
  • Civil Aeronautics Board Reports Volume 48 (1963)
  • Time (19 June 1964)