Bahamas
American Airlines Launches New Routes to Cozumel, Mexico and Jamaica
A New Eatery at The Bahamas’ Bimini Big Game Club
The legendary Bimini Big Game Club in The Bahamas has debuted a new eatery. It’s called the Bimini Seafood Company and Conch Bar, and while it’s set in the same location at the resort’s signature upstairs restaurant, it’s a brand …
The 15 Best Luxury Boutique Hotels in the Caribbean 2022
Being a boutique hotel isn’t just about size. Sure, the hotels on this list, all of which have 40 rooms or less, are not big. But boutique is about more than that. It’s about character, about personality; about identity. It …
Sandals Relaunches Bahamas All-Inclusive After $55 Million Renovation
Sandals Resorts International has officially relaunched its Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort on Nassau’s Cable Beach. The 404-room property, set on a 15-acre site, has reopened following a dramatic $55 million renovation. “The new Sandals Royal Bahamian encompasses a new era …
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In Nassau, The Bahamas, the Crossroads of Conch
The clack of dominoes; the knock of stringed shells; the cut of fresh Queen Conch. There’s a percussive ritual to Potters Cay, the historic fishing dock under the Paradise Island Bridge that just so happens to be the crossroads of …
The Bahamas, Emirates to Partner on Tourism Initiatives
The Bahamas has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai’s Emirates Group. The agreement was signed by Emirates Chief Executive Officer Sheikh Ahmed bin Said Al Maktoum and Bahamas Foreign Minister Frederick Mitchell at Emirates Headquarters in Dubai. As part …
Bahamas Names Acting Director General of Ministry of Tourism
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has named a new Acting Director General, under the leadership of Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper. Bahamian business professional Latia Duncombe has been appointed to the position, succeeding former Director General Joy …
Margaritaville to Launch Bahamas Cruises in April
The new Margaritaville at Sea cruise line is planning to launch in April, Caribbean Journal has learned. The cruise line, the product of Margaritaville’s acquisition of the former Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, will launch its first sailings to Grand Bahama …
Bahamas’ Baha Mar to Continue “Travel With Confidence” Program
The Baha Mar megaresort in The Bahamas says it will continue its “Travel With Confidence” program, which is highlighted by up to 14-days of courtesy accommodations for travelers who happen to test positive for Covid during their stay. The plan …
Caribbean Mourns Sir Sidney Poitier, a Son of The Bahamas
The Caribbean is mourning one of its shining lights, following the passing of legendary actor, director, humanitarian and ambassador Sir Sidney Poitier, who passed away this weekend at the age of 94. Poitier was a native of Cat Island in …
Bahamas Updates Rules for Vaccinated Travelers
The Bahamas has updated its recently-announced rules for vaccinated travelers. That includes the suspension of a PCR requirement for vaccinated travelers — vaccinated travelers can continue to present a negative rapid antigen test or PCR test within 72 hours of travel …
Seven Small Resorts for Your Next Bahamas Vacation
You may know the two mega resorts in The Bahamas — Atlantis Paradis Island and Baha Mar. They’re both outstanding, with world-class amenities and a truly unforgettable experience. But if you’re looking for a different kind of Bahamian vacation, there are …
VIDEO: Wading in the Shallow Waters of Shark Creek
Hidden away on Shark Creek in the Berry Islands is one of the best beaches you will ever see. This is what it’s like to walk there. This is just one of the multitude of amazing beaches hidden away in …
VIDEO: Watch This Dog Swim in the Bahamas
It’s not just swimming pigs. While the Bahamas is famous for its maritime pigs in the Exumas archipelago, they aren’t the only animals that take to the sea. The Bahamas even has swimming dogs. Watch Dolly, the most popular dog …
How Sammi Starr Is Giving a New Soundtrack to Bahamian Travel
Bahamas-born Sammi Starr, Sony Music recording artist, has announced the launch of “#Bahamas, Your Best Picture Deserves My Best Song,” a grassroots social media campaign aiming to share with the world Sammi’s love his country and the sounds of its …
VIDEO: On the Sand in the Exumas
It’s one of the far-out cays of the Exuma chain of the Bahamas, a tiny oasis far from the bustle of the world, a place for you and yours to truly escape. This is Channel Cay, accessible by bonefish charter …
Delta Expands Caribbean Flights
Delta Airlines has expanded its Caribbean network for the peak holiday season, the company announced this week. The expansion focuses on the peak holiday period through the first half of January; Delta serves 26 destinations in the wider Caribbean region and …
Lumina Point Resort Opens in Exuma
There’s a new hotel in the Out Islands of the Bahamas: Lumina Point, which has officially opened its doors. The property, whose planned debut was first reported by Caribbean Journal earlier this year, is a boutique resort located on Stocking …
The 10 Best Vacations for Caribbean Getaways
If you are heading to the Caribbean for all-inclusive vacations, we’re here to help. It’s the perfect marriage of romance and convenience, of luxury and comfort. So if you need to get away with your favorite travel companions, this is …
