The Winners of the 2024 Bahamas Travel and Sustainability Awards

By: - July 22nd, 2024
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This year's winners.

There are 700 islands and cays in The Bahamas, covering a surface of area of nearly 5,400 square miles. It is its own world, a travel destination unlike any other in the Caribbean — or the world, for that matter. 

With our second annual Bahamas Travel and Sustainability Awards, we sought to highlight the overwhelming diversity of this destination — celebrating the people, places and projects that make The Bahamas unique and unforgettable. 

That includes the country’s best places to stay, from luxury resorts to remote fishing lodges; its best places to eat and drink; and the leaders who help ensure a flawless experience.

This year’s Awards garnered some 30,000 votes, with travelers from around the world choosing the Best of The Bahamas: from the best taxi driver to the greatest people-to-people experience to the leaders in sustainability, from coral restoration to community tourism. 

“There is no tourism without sustainability,” said Alexander Britell, editor and publisher of Caribbean Journal. “We are proud to highlight both pillars in this year’s awards, sending a message to the world about the depth, richness and commitment to sustainability in the world-renowned tourism destination of The Bahamas.” 

You can find the full list of winners below, chosen by the general public.

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A beach on Paradise Island.

Destination of the Year: Nassau Paradise Island 

Sustainable Destination of the Year: Andros 

Best Luxury Resort in The Bahamas: The Cove at Atlantis Paradise Island

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The pool at the Graycliff hotel in Nassau.

Best Boutique Hotel in The Bahamas: Graycliff, Nassau 

Sustainable Hotel of the Year: Small Hope Bay Lodge, Andros 

Bahamas Hotel Executive of the Year: Audrey Oswell, Atlantis Paradise Island 

Best Restaurant in The Bahamas: Graycliff, Nassau 

Best All-Inclusive Resort in The Bahamas: Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas 

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The Bimini Big Game Club.

Best Fishing Lodge in The Bahamas: Bimini Big Game Club

Best Airline in The Bahamas: Makers Air 

Best Marina in The Bahamas: Palm Cay, Nassau 

Best Cruise Line in The Bahamas: Royal Caribbean

Best People to People Host/Hostess: Arlene Nash-Ferguson

Best Experience/Attraction: Coral Vita, Grand Bahama 

Community Tourism Award: Nassau Straw Market 

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The Dilly Club on Paradise Island.

Best Bar in The Bahamas: The Dilly Club, Paradise Island

Environmental Conservation Award: Bimini Shark Lab

Sustainable Energy Award: Lucaya Solar Power Project 

Best Taxi Driver in The Bahamas: Cheryl Cambridge, Nassau 

Best Chef in The Bahamas: Elijah Bowe, Graycliff

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Keyron Smith of the One Eleuthera Foundation.

Sustainable Tourism Leadership Award: Keyron Smith, One Eleuthera Foundation 

Best Bartender in The Bahamas: Keith Cash, The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort 

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The Bluff House on Green Turtle Cay is an essential stop on any Abaco charter trip.

Best Hotel in Abaco: The Bluff House, Green Turtle Cay 

Best Hotel in Andros: Small Hope Bay Lodge

Best Hotel in the Berry Islands: Chub Cay 

Best Hotel in Bimini: Resorts World Bimini 

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The beach at the Rollezz Villas resort on Cat Island.

Best Hotel in Cat Island: Rollezz Villas Beach Resort 

Best Hotel in Eleuthera and Harbour Island: Cape Eleuthera 

Best Hotel in Exuma: Sandals Emerald Bay

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The Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort on Long Island in The Bahamas.

Best Hotel in Long Island: Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort 

Best Hotel in San Salvador, Mayaguana and Inagua: The Sands, San Salvador 

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