The Bahamas Travel Awards 2016

By: - September 28th, 2016
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It’s one of the wider region’s most popular destinations, and the Bahamas remains a tourism power in the Caribbean. That’s because the Bahamas isn’t just a single destination — it’s a multitude of destinations from the urban appeal of downtown nassau to remote, exotic getaways like Cat Island and Andros.  So with our inaugural Bahamas Travel Awards, we’re celebrating the best and brightest in the 700-island destination’s travel industry, from the best hotels to the hotelier of the year. Here are the first-ever Bahamas Travel Awards.

Bahamas Travel Awards

Hotel of the Year: One & Only Ocean Club

This Paradise Island standout is one of the Caribbean tourism industry’s signature hotels, and thanks to its recent renovations, it’s better than ever. From its famous Versailles Gardens to its perch on spectacular Cabbage Beach to its simply stunning service, the One & Only continues to set a standard for hotels in the Bahamas — and the world. This is the Bahamas Hotel of the Year and the continued leader among Bahamas hotels.

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