The Time We Were Almost Held Hostage in Freeport: The Truth about Those Free Trips to the Bahamas

You may have seen those boxes in various restaurants and stores that proclaims, “Win a Free Trip to the Bahamas!” You also may have wondered if they’re a scam. Well, they’re legitimate, but with most free things, there’s a catch. This blog post summarizes the experience I had for my birthday trip, which was a free overnight cruise and resort trip for two that one of my closest friends transferred to me as a wedding gift. What should have been a relaxing few days turned into a battle to get home. Please note that this post isn’t to disparage any companies, but just to share my personal experience so that others can be aware.