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Hilton Honors Is Getting a Major Overhaul for 2026

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Hilton is reshaping its Hilton Honors loyalty program for 2026, making it significantly easier for travelers to earn status — and adding an all-new top tier designed for the brand’s most dedicated guests. The changes arrive as Hilton continues to grow across the Caribbean, where the company now has more than 20 properties open or […]

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The Bahamas Is Booming: An Interview with Director General Latia Duncombe

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The Bahamas is firing on all cylinders. Last year was a landmark year in which the destination welcomed more than 9.65 million visitors, a nearly 33 percent increase over its prior 2019 record. With strong infrastructure and year-round appeal – spanning tourism to real estate – The Bahamas keeps travel agents ever-busy. At the helm […]

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A Tiny Solar-Powered Hotel Is Opening in Eleuthera, Built Around a Working Farm 

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You may know the Ocean View Club, the chic retreat on Harbour Island’s Pink Sand Beach. What you may not know that the sought-after little hotel is part of a broader collection, one called Little Island Hotels, that also includes The Other Side, a glamping resort in northern Eleuthera. Now, the Little Island brand is […]

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Bahamas Keeps Up Strong Tourism Numbers 

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It was a very strong first half for tourism in The Bahamas, according to the newest data released to Caribbean Journal by the Ministry of Tourism.  The destination is reporting a 14 percent increase in foreign air arrivals so far in 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.  Combined with cruise passengers, the country […]


A Tiny Solar-Powered Hotel Is Opening in Eleuthera, Built Around a Working Farm 

While the demand for travel has only increased since the early reopenings of the pandemic, so, too have travel costs.  A recent study suggested the average cost for fall vacations would be 30 percent higher than last fall, according to insurance portal Squaremouth.  So what is the top affordable choices for Caribbean vacations this fall? […]

Why Nassau Paradise Island Tourism Is Booming — And What's Next for the Destination

Tourism in Nassau Paradise Island is, in a word, booming. Whether it’s world-class large resorts like Atlantis Paradise Island and Baha Mar, boutique hotels such as Graycliff or family-friendly options like the Margaritaville Beach Resort and Comfort Suites Paradise Island (along with the reimagined British Colonial downtown), it’s a complete, multi-faceted destination that’s cemented its […]

There’s a New Beach Club in Exuma, the Coconut Club — And You Can Only Get There By Boat

Stocking Island is different. The little island off the coast of George Town in Exuma has some of the most brilliant, sparkling water you’ll ever see — met on land by shimmering white sand beach. It’s a destination that has been home to several popular beach spots, from Peace ’n Plenty’s outpost to the famous […]

Rod Stewart Is Joining The Bahamas’ Biggest Fall Event 

Legendary musician Sir Rod Stewart is joining The Bahamas’ big autumn culinary festival, which is taking place at the Baha Mar resort in October, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Stewart will headline the Beach Party at the Baha Bay Lagoon for this year’s Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival, which runs from October 22-27.  Stewart’s performance is […]

A Jimmy Buffett Weekend in Nassau

Nassau’s popular Margaritaville Beach Resort is set to honor the late Jimmy Buffett with a weekend of the legendary musician’s works.  To mark Jimmy Buffett Day on Aug. 30, the resort will host live performances of Buffett’s greatest hits from Friday to Monday of Labor Day Weekend, running from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.  The […]

American Airlines Is Adding More Daily Flights to Nassau, The Bahamas 

The beaches. The resorts. The golf. The Junkanoo. The conch salad. It’s not surprise why travelers keep flocking to Nassau — and now the capital of The Bahamas is set for another major airlift boost.  In December, American Airlines will be ramping up its service from the crucial market of Dallas-Fort Worth to Nassau, raising its […]

Nassau’s Airport Just Broke an All-Time Passenger Record

Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport just broke its all-time record for passengers in a fiscal year.  The Bahamian capital’s airport reported 4.06 million passengers in fiscal year 2024, up from the previous record of 3.99 in fiscal year 2019. The airport is also projected to surpass its previous calendar year passenger record this year.  “We’re […]

Western Air Is Adding New Flights to The Bahamas 

Fort Lauderdale-based Western Air is expanding again in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning later this month, Western Air will be kicking off a new nonstop flight between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport, Grand Bahama.  The new nonstop flights will start on Aug. 22, Bahamas tourism officials confirmed.  The best part? They’ll be operating every […]