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Top Bahamian Resort Sold

The Cove, Eleuthera changes hands By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the Bahamas’ leading resorts has been sold. The Cove, a beachfront property on the island of Eleuthera, recently was acquired by the Enchantment Group. “Eleuthera offers the appeal […]

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The Best Caribbean Beaches for Weddings

It’s one of the great Caribbean fantasies — getting married on a Caribbean beach. But it’s much easier than you think. But when you think about planning a Caribbean beach wedding, why not start with the beach itself? We have you […]

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Swimming With Pigs in the Bahamas

Finding one swine day in the Bahamas By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor EXUMA — We’re in the Exuma Cays, a 365-island chain within the Bahamas’ archipelago that draws snorkelers, divers and fishermen. Our captain Ray Lightbourn, is leading our […]

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A Secret Sandbar in the Abacos

Finding Tahiti in the Bahamas By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’re in the Bahamas. So why are we headed for Tahiti? I was perfectly happy on the beach at my hotel, Abaco Beach Resort, where a sandy sweep just […]


A $90 Milllion Caribbean Island

It is the most expensive private island on the Bahamian market By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the ultimate dream of ultimate dreams: your own private Caribbean mega-island. And Cave Cay is it. The 222-acre island just might be the […]


The Baha Mar Battle Continues

The fight over the Baha Mar heats up By the Caribbean Journal staff The Battle for the $3.5 billion Baha Mar is getting hotter. It’s been a little more than three weeks since Baha Mar Ltd filed for Chapter 11 […]

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Caribbean Home: How to Buy Your Own Private Island in the Abacos

Our latest Private Island report heads to the Abacos chain of the Bahamas, home to a 220-acre island called Cave Cay. This North Abaco private island has white sand beaches, lagoons and two natural harbours. It’s listed with HG Christie […]


The Best Caribbean Resort Perks

Unique Caribbean inclusions, from free spa treatments to your own boat By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor At some all inclusive resorts, it’s not just all food, drink and a few activities – it’s all you can everything! Here are few all-inclusive […]


Support Grows for CARICOM Tourism Platform

Bahamas’ Christie gains fans after recent speech on tourism By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie’s recent speech underscoring the importance of tourism to the regional economy is finding support from the region’s hotel industry. The Caribbean Hotel […]

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Carnival Expanding Shore Offerings

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its shore excursion offerings, with new exclusive landside experiences, customized private tours and additional enhancements for families, the company said this week. With these additions, Carnival now offers nearly 1,200 […]


Bahamas Gets $20 Million IDB Loan for Crime Fighting Efforts

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By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $20 million loan to aid in reducing crime and violence in The Bahamas. The loan will be particularly targeting at-risk youths and improving the institutional functions of […]


In Grand Bahama, The Spirit of Goombay

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Goombay Summer Festival kicked off in Grand Bahama at the beginning of this month, and will continue for the next month. Bahamas Director General of Tourism Joy Jibrilu officially launched the festival and invited […]


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