Bahamas

The Bahamas Celebrates 50 Years of Independence

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A half century ago, the Union Jack was lowered at Nassau’s Clifford Park, replaced by the Aquamarine, Gold and Black flag, signaling the birth of a new nation: the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.  And this week, The Bahamas triumphantly celebrated […]

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Margaritaville at Sea Is Back for Bahamas Cruises

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Margaritaville’s first-ever cruise ship has returned to the water after a multimillion-dollar round of improvements.  The 658-cabin Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise ship is once again sailing to The Bahamas out of the Port of Palm Beach. This summer, the […]

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10 Small Hotels to Visit in The Bahamas This Summer 

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Sailing the turquoise splendor of the Exumas. Diving blue holes in Andros. Finding new levels of chill in San Salvador. Achieving seclusion in Cat Island. Tasting new flavors in Nassau. The Bahamas is an equally vibrant destination in the summer, […]

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The Bahamas Has a New Museum of Junkanoo

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It’s the most vibrant, dynamic (and certainly loudest) art form in The Bahamas: Junkanoo, the national celebration that is a focal point of the holiday season and an essential part of celebrations across the archipelago year round.  Now, Junkanoo has […]


Bimini’s Goombay Festival Is Back

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One of the most spirited festivals of the year on the island of Bimini in The Bahamas is back this summer: the Bimini Goombay Summer Festival, which is returning from July 28-29. This year’s festival will be a “weekend full […]


Alaska Airlines Is Launching Nonstop Flights to The Bahamas 

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Fresh off the news that JetBlue would be launching its first-ever flights between Los Angeles and Nassau, another airline is planning to introduce flights between the West Coast and The Bahamas.  In another significant addition for Nassau Paradise Island, Alaska […]

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Celebrity Cruises Is Adding Two New Destinations in The Bahamas 

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Celebrity Cruises is planning a “revamped” Caribbean program next summer, one that will for the first time include stops at sister brand Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay destination in The Bahamas, along with the tiny island of Bimini.  The […]


Kingston, Jamaica and Nassau, The Bahamas Are Buzzing

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A pair of Caribbean cities are seeing sizzling growth this summer even in an increasingly competitive market, according to a new report from analytics firm Forward Keys.  Kingston, Jamaica and Nassau, The Bahamas are way ahead of where they were […]


“A Tale of Two Cays” in The Bahamas 

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It’s a rather unique opportunity in The Bahamas, easily the region’s premier market for private-island real estate.  A new listing with HG Christie in The Bahamas is a “double offering”: one, a private-island in the lagoon of Scotland Cay, Abaco. […]

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Royal Caribbean's Newest Ship Will Have a Different Focus: Short Getaways

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Royal Caribbean’s new Utopia of the Seas cruise ship is set to make its debut is planning to set sail in July 2024. Like its sister ships in the company’s Oasis class, Utopia will have resort-style pools, copious bars and […]


Why to Visit The Bahamas' Nassau Paradise Island in July 

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As visitors continue to flock to Nassau Paradise Island, the twin-island destination is readying for an unforgettable July as The Bahamas celebrates its 50th Anniversary of Independence.  Many of the island’s top resorts are ramping up activity for the celebrations, […]


The Bahamas’ Pineapple Fest Is Back in Eleuthera 

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The Caribbean’s biggest celebration of pineapples is back again for its 34th annual edition on the island of Eleuthera.  This year’s Pineapple Fest runs June 23-24 in Gregory Town Eleuthera, under the theme “preserving our heritage, sustaining our future.”  Eleuthera […]


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