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Kimpton’s Soon-to-Debut All-Inclusive Resort in the Riviera Maya Has Four Pools, Swim-Up Rooms — and an Opening Date 

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More and more big brands have been getting into all-inclusive, from Marriott to Hyatt to even SLS and W. The category has been filling up with names that built their reputations elsewhere, each bringing a slightly different take on what an all-inclusive stay should look like. Kimpton is next. Set within a dense mangrove reserve […]

Flights

Aztec Airways Is Launching Daily Service Between Fort Lauderdale and Abaco

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The Bahamas is getting even easier to reach. Aztec Airways has officially launched new nonstop air service between Fort Lauderdale and Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new route, which will operate daily, will connect travelers directly from Aztec Airways’ private terminal at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Leonard M. Thompson International […]

News

The Bahamas' Beloved "Boating Flings" Are Back, From Bimini to Abaco to Grand Bahama

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Throttles nudge forward at sunrise, bowlines slip free, and a convoy of South Florida boats eases past the jetties into the open Atlantic. Within an hour the water fades from slate to neon aqua, radios crackle with chatter from skippers comparing fuel burn, and first-timers realize why veteran captains call a Bahamas Boating Fling the easiest—and most […]

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The Bahamas Is Coming Alive in May — With Coral Reefs, Powerboats and Marlin Tournaments

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May is when The Bahamas hits a different groove — the waters warm up, and the islands come alive with everything from powerboat runs to deep-sea fishing tournaments. It’s the perfect time to dive a little deeper, cruise a little faster, and experience the islands in their most vibrant rhythm, with the kinds of authentic, […]


The Bahamas' Beloved "Boating Flings" Are Back, From Bimini to Abaco to Grand Bahama

First light in the Abacos. Casting in Acklins. Riding horses on the sand on Long Island. Straddling two worlds at the Glass Window Bridge in Eleuthera. Dancing Junkanoo in the streets of Nassau. The Bahamas is an entire universe.  For Lenny Kravitz, The Bahamas has been a lifelong passion. He is of Bahamian descent through […]

The Bahamas Is Seeing “Tremendous Growth,” And Now It’s Even Easier to Take a Vacation to Islands like Nassau and Exuma

Pristine, uncrowded beaches. Stunning turquoise water. World-class sailing and yachting. Vibrant music. A dynamic arts movement. The Caribbean’s hottest culinary scene They’re just a few of the reasons why The Bahamas is seeing “tremendous growth” in tourism, according to Chester Cooper, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister.  That’s a trend that has continued […]

Abaco’s Montage Cay Private Island Development Just Launched 13 New “Cottages” 

With more than 700 islands and cays, it’s no surprise that The Bahamas has been the hottest private-island destination in the region for some time. That activity heated up during the pandemic, when high-net-worth buyers and developers sought out private island listings.  Now, many of those islands are full-fledged projects, including Montage Cay, the project […]

Tradewind Just Launched New Flights to Two Beach-Filled Islands in The Bahamas 

Tiny uncrowded cays. Stunning white-sand beaches. Charming, historic downtowns. From the island-hopping paradise of Abaco to the postcard-perfect cottages and villas of Harbour Island, they’re two of the most sought-after corners of The Bahamas.  But historically, they haven’t been quite so easy to get to. That’s where Tradewind Aviation comes in. The luxury airline has […]

The 15 Best Beaches in The Bahamas You’ve Never Heard Of 

They’re far from major airports, set within destinations that are nowhere near the typical tourist map. And that’s what makes them so spectacular. These are the remote, hard-to-reach beaches you dream about. And they’re all in The Bahamas.  We’ve visited more beaches (and islands) in The Bahamas than any other team of journalists on the […]

This Boutique Collection Just Added Its Second Bahamas Hotel 

A collection of unique, boutique hotel properties around the world has added its second hotel in The Bahamas.  The Enthusiast Hotel Collection has added the tiny Abaco Inn in The Bahamas to its portfolio, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The hotel, which has a mix of rooms and villas, is set in the heart of Elbow […]

35-Acre Abaco Private Island on the Market

A 35-acre private island in Abaco is now on the market, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  It’s called Joe’s Cay, and it’s now on the market for $2.95 million.  HG Christie’s John Christie has the listing on the property, which is about 24 miles southeast of Walker’s Cay, which has its own airstrip.  The island […]

The Winners of the 2024 Bahamas Travel and Sustainability Awards

There are 700 islands and cays in The Bahamas, covering a surface of area of nearly 5,400 square miles. It is its own world, a travel destination unlike any other in the Caribbean — or the world, for that matter.  With our second annual Bahamas Travel and Sustainability Awards, we sought to highlight the overwhelming […]

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