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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 Nassau Cruise Port Just Made History Again 

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Nassau’s booming cruise port just made history again on Tuesday, when a record-breaking seven ships called on the recently-revamped downtown port.  More than 20,000 passengers came to Bahamian shores on ships including Carnival Liberty, Vision of the Seas, Disney Wish, Independence of the Seas, Sea Cloud Spirit, Carnival Paradise, and Carnival Elation. It was a […]

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Tipsy Scoop Is Coming to Downtown Nassau 

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Popular liquor-infused ice cream shop Tipsy Scoop is opening its first-ever international location in The Bahamas next month.  Tipsy Scoop, which has three locations in New York State and another in Washington, DC, is opening its Bahamian location in Calpyso House in downtown Nassau, right across from the British Colonial hotel.  The company’s famous “barlours” […]

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Why Christina Aguilera Is Coming to The Bahamas 

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It’s become one of the most prominent concert series in the wider Caribbean: Atlantis Live, the Paradise Island’ resort’s increasingly popular music program.  This summer, Atlantis Live will add another big name to its lineup: Christina Aguilera, who will be performing at the property’s Casuarina Beach on July 13.  The concert places Aguilera the latest […]


Tipsy Scoop Is Coming to Downtown Nassau 

From a boom in Grand Bahama to continued growth in islands like Abaco, Andros and Cat Island, The Bahamas is in the midst of a tourism renaissance, according to new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism.  Last year, foreign air arrivals to The Bahamas grew by 17 percent, with a total of 1.719 million […]

The Bahamas Is the Caribbean’s Hottest Spring Destination 

The Bahamas is the most popular destination in the Caribbean for spring travel, according to a new report from travel insurance company Squaremouth.  The Bahamas was the only Caribbean destination to make the top 10 among the most popular destinations for a spring break period in 2024, joined by tourism heavyweights like Italy, Mexico, Spain […]

How to Take a “Barbie” Vacation to The Bahamas 

Barbie been the biggest cinematic event of the last year, and Barbie-mania continues to take over the popular consciousness. Now, Barbie is coming to The Bahamas.  Mattel has partnered with the Atlantis Paradise Island resort to launch a special “Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation: Where Atlantis Dreams Come True,” which will include a host of special […]

Another Reason for Wine Lovers to Come to Nassau  

Nassau has long been a haven for wine lovers, with a host of restaurants with impressive wine lists — none more so than the Graycliff Hotel, which has the third-largest wine cellar in the world.  Now, wine lovers have another great reason to visit The Bahamas’ capital: the Rosewood Baha Mar will welcome Michael Kennedy, […]

The Bahamas Just Named NBA Star Buddy Hield a Sports Ambassador

NBA star and Grand Bahamian Chavano “Buddy” Hield has been appointed an Ambassador-at-Large for Sports and Cultural Advancement for The Bahamas. Hield was presented credentials during a ceremony this week by Prime Minister Philip Davis at the Office of the Prime Minister. “Buddy’s journey from the shores of Eight Mile Rock in Grand Bahama to […]

Downtown Nassau Is Getting Free High-Speed Wi-Fi 

The next time you’re strolling the streets of downtown Nassau in The Bahamas, you may be getting free high-speed Internet service.  The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism has signed a deal with telecom firm Aliv for a program called “Smart City Pilot,” which will give tourists and locals free unlimited internet access in the heart of […]

Why to Visit Nassau and Paradise Island in The Bahamas Right Now

Just take a short stroll around downtown Nassau and you see it. On one corner, a sparkling new Margaritaville-branded resort anchoring a new mixed-use development. A few steps away, a cutting-edge gallery by one of The Bahamas’ greatest artists. Just up the hill, a colorful, vibrant heritage village celebrating the best of Bahamian culture. A […]

New Life for the Landmark Queen’s Staircase in Nassau

It’s one of the most iconic spots in all of Nassau and Paradise Island in The Bahamas: the Queen’s Staircase, which was built in the mid-1830s and eventually named for Queen Victoria.  The staircase in the heart of downtown Nassau was hand-carved by 600 formerly-enslaved people, who carved an impressive 66 steps using only rudimentary […]