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Bahamasair Launching New Orlando Flights
The State of Coral Reefs in the Bahamas
By Felicity BurrowsCJ Contributor When you think of The Bahamas, you may think of stunning coral reefs, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. This island chain is popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, with many visitors coming from near …
How to Travel to Nassau, For Less
It’s one of the easiest places to get to in the region: Nassau, the always-popular destination in the Bahamas, a beach-filled paradise with something for everyone. Whether you’re sunning on Cable Beach, jetting off on a day trip to the …
New Flights From Orlando to the Bahamas
There will soon be a new way to get to the Bahamas from Orlando. Bahamian national carrier Bahamasair has announced the impending launch of new flight service from Orlando to Freeport, Grand Bahama. Flight UP 219 will officially launch on …
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How to Move to the Bahamas
It’s close to the US, it’s got a great tax infrastructure and, well, then there’s that water. It’s no surprise that the Bahamas is a popular vacation home market — but what about actually moving there? We continue our How …
How to Live on Cable Beach in Nassau
There will soon be a new way to live on one of the region’s best beaches. A major real estate project is making progress on Cable Beach in Nassau. And the $70 million ONE Cable Beach project is on track …
How to Own This Private Island in the Bahamas
We all dream of the Crusoe life, the castaway fantasy, the true escape from the real world. In the Caribbean, that means owning your own private island. And while there aren’t multitudes of private islands on the block in the …
The Newest Bar in Bimini
The newest Bar in Bimini has officially opened. And it’s already one of the island’s best. It’s called Sharkies Bar, and it’s the newest addition to the Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina. The beach-bar-style bar is set right …
VIDEO: White Sand and Seashells in the Bahamas
Paradise Beach is a seemingly endless stretch of perfect white-sand beach in North Bimini, home to Hilton at Resorts World Bimini. It’s got waves with just enough energy to keep things interesting, and innumerable shells dotting its shores. Here’s what …
How to Stay All-Inclusive at This Megaresort Right Now
It’s not really a hotel, is it? The Atlantis, Paradise Island resort has long been more than a resort – it’s a destination in its own right. And that’s what the hotel’s executives themselves will tell you — for a …
VIDEO: On the Road in Bimini
Bimini is a small island with a big heart. And what it lacks in hustle and bustle it more than makes up for with the charms of island living. Here’s a quick tour down the main road in North Bimini. …
JetBlue Adding Two More Daily Flights to Nassau
By Alexander Britell JetBlue Airways is expanding its flight service to the Bahamas. The carrier announced that it would be adding two additional daily flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Nassau. The flights, which will launch Aug. 1, will mean JetBlue …
This Is Your View at The Cove Atlantis
Enjoying the view at The Cove on Paradise Island By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor I’ve come to the conclusion that this view, from my room at The Cove at Atlantis in the Bahamas, is the reason why balconies were invented. …
Cape Air Launches New Flights to the Bahamas (On a Seaplane)
It’s one of the region’s quickest flights — and also one of the coolest. Cape Air, the US-based carrier that has long had a hub in Puerto Rico, has expanded its operations to Florida. Now the carrier is offering three …
VIDEO: This Is Your Room at Hilton at Resorts World Bimini
It’s the newest hotel in the Bahamas: Hilton at Resorts World Bimini. And while it’s not entirely complete yet (construction is slated to finish later this year) Caribbean Journal recently got an inside look at the property, which boasts some …
VIDEO: On the Beach in North Bimini
There’s a reason Hemingway came here, a reason boaters flock here. Because the water and the feeling of being in Bimini are somehow different from the rest of the region. There is a kind of mystical quality here. But you …
This Caribbean Airport Is Expanding
One Bahamian island could soon get a major boost thanks to a major expansion of its airport. San Salvador in the Out Islands is undergoing a $1.5 million expansion and upgrade project, following damage from Hurricane Joaquin last year. “We …
How to Stay on the Beach on Harbour Island
A great beachfront option right on the pink sand By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor In the Out Islands of the Bahamas, Harbour Island’s claim to fame is the three-mile swath of pink sand that fringes its Atlantic coast. So when …
The Real Estate Market in the Bahamas Is Surging
While real estate sales are mixed around the region, one market is performing very strongly: the Bahamas. The 700-island archipelago seems to be surging, according to a new report from Integra Realty Resources. The Bahamas saw a 20 percent increase …
