Go beyond the slides and behind the scenes at Baha Bay with General Manager Melissa Lockwood. In this episode of Beyond the Stay, Melissa shares what it takes to operate Baha Mar’s luxury water park, from leading a 270-person team to creating memorable experiences for guests of all ages. Discover must-try attractions, relaxing escapes, family favorites, and the people who bring the Baha Bay experience to life every day.

Highlights

(00:27) Welcome to Baha Bay

(01:37) Melissa’s Journey

(04:39) Behind the Scenes Teams

(07:58) Luxury Waterpark Vibe

(09:30) Must Do Attractions

(16:49) Plan the Perfect Day

(21:03) Summer Splashdown Deals

(21:39) Why Locals Love It

(23:25) New Animal Encounters

(26:31) Crowds and Park Flow

(27:20) Safety Training Culture

(29:30) Hiring for Hospitality

(30:46) Weather Challenges and Guest Tips

(35:26) Future Events

Links:

Baha Bay: bahabay.com

Instagram: @studiobahamar

Facebook: The Studio at Baha Mar

Go behind the scenes of the Baha Mar Golf Invitational, where world-class golf meets meaningful community impact. Renaldo Dorsett sits down with Georgette Rolle and Robert Sands to explore how the tournament has grown, what makes the Royal Blue experience so unique, and how the event has raised more than $1 million to support communities across The Bahamas.

Highlights:

(00:53) Why The Invitational Exists

(02:02) Foundation Giving Back

(03:09) Junior Golf And Sustainability

(04:53) Fundraising Growth Over Years

(06:22) New Tournament Twists

(08:36) Course Competition Format

(10:09) Corporate Demand And Impact

(12:08) Royal Blue Course Highlights

(26:26) Future Vision And Wrap Up

Links:

Instagram: @studiobahamar

Facebook: The Studio at Baha Mar

Step onto the court with Beyond The Stay as host Renaldo Dorsett sits down with Baha Mar’s Director of Racquets, Derron Donaldson. From tennis and pickleball to the rise of padel, Derron shares his journey through Bahamian sports and how Baha Mar is creating world-class racquet experiences while introducing the next generation to the game.

Highlights:
(01:22) Derron’s Tennis Origins

(03:44) From Coach to Administrator

(05:47) President at 23 Challenges

(07:54) Olympic Committee Lessons

(10:15) Becoming Director of racquets

(11:27) Racquet Hopping Explained

(17:32) Pickleball Boom and Daily Play

(21:09) McEnroe Center Events and Giving Back

Links:

Instagram: @studiobahamar

Facebook: The Studio at Baha Mar