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Eleuthera’s French Leave Joins Autograph Collection
Six Pink Sand Beaches in the Caribbean
Ranging in color from blinding ivory to exotic ebony, beaches are some of the Caribbean’s most valuable stock in trade, drawing sand-and-sea lovers from all over the world. But none are as enchanting as those pink-sand beaches, which practically beg …
A New Executive Chef at Eleuthera’s French Leave Resort
Eleuthera’s French Leave Resort has named a new executive chef. The boutique Bahamian property has appointed Joshua Huyder as its new top chef. Huyder will oversee the resort’s 1648 Bar & Grille restaurant, managing all aspects from culinary staff to …
Your Next Bahamian Rum Punch Recipe Is From Eleuthera
Set upon the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, French Leave Resort overlooks a paradise of pink sand. To accompany the view, the resort’s restaurant, 1648 Bar & Grille, offers a signature rum punch that’s as laid back as the tropics. Here’s …
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Eleuthera’s French Leave Resort to Join Autograph Collection
Tiny hotel gets big Marriott boost By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor Another property in the region is joining Marriott’s Autograph Collection: the French Leave Resort in Eleuthera. The 270-acre Bahamian hotel is slated to join the Autograph Collection by the …
The Caribbean’s Best Pineapple Tarts
A taste of Eleuthera By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor Eleuthera has long been famous for its pineapples (the island was the world’s biggest exporter during the last half of the 19th century), so when you visit you simply have to …
What to Buy When You’re In Eleuthera
Where to shop local By Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times: When you’re choosing a Caribbean souvenir, ALWAYS buy local. Something that’s actually made where you bought it, by a homegrown …
Caribbean Home: A Little Cottage in Eleuthera
The newest listing on the Bahamian real estate market is a charming three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage in Spanish Wells, Eleuthera. The 1,800-square-foot home, which is located on a .259-acre lot, is listed with Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty for $495,000 with Darrin …
Why This Hotel Is Next On My Caribbean Travel Wish List
eiy Sarah Greaves-GabbadonCJ Travel Editor Maybe it’s because it secreted on the Bahamian Out Island of Eleuthera, only 50 miles from Nassau but a world apart. Or perhaps it’s because it has a pair of pink-sand beaches I can’t wait …
Protecting a Rare Caribbean Songbird
By Dave EwertCJ Contributor The Kirtland’s warbler, one of North America’s rarest songbirds, is very picky about where it calls home. It migrates a long distance to winter in The Bahamas every year after breeding each summer in young jack …
Top Bahamian Resort Sold
The Cove, Eleuthera changes hands By Dana NilandCJ 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 of …
Is a Major Economic Boom Coming to Eleuthera?
Above: Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie at the recent Eleuthera Business Outlook By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamian island of Eleuthera is on track for a “major economic boom,” according to Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie. Christie said the …
New Four Seasons Resort Planned for Eleuthera
Above: the signing ceremony in Eleuthera (Bahamas Information Service photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new Four Seasons resort coming to the region. The government of the Bahamas, Cotton Bay Holdings and Mine Holdings have signed a “Heads …
Caribbean Home: A Private Island for Less Than $2 Million
Above: Finley Cay near Eleuthera By the Caribbean Journal Caribbean Home continues our tour across the region’s private island listings for a property near Eleuthera in the Bahamas. It’s called Finley Cay, and it’s about an hour by boat from …
Rebuilding Caribbean Coral Reefs
Above: Outplanted staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) coral after one year of growth. (Photo: Kemit Amon Lewis) By Michael W Beck, PhDOp-Ed Contributor ELEUTHERA, Bahamas (25° 8′ 22″ N; 76° 8′ 59″ W) is one of my favourite islands. Unfortunately, storms seem to …
Talking Development in Eleuthera
After suffering seriously during the downturn, the Caribbean real estate market seems to be picking up steam. That’s true on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, where a new project called French Leave Harbour Village has already completed several units. To …
The Cove, Eleuthera Begins Offering Charter Flights From Florida
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cove, Eleuthera hotel property in the Bahamas is launching charter air service for travelers from Florida. The property says it has booked 30 flights for the next two months from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport …
French Leave Marina Village Resort to Launch in Eleuthera
Above: the marina at French Leave By the Caribbean Journal staff The French Leave Marina Village resort will begin delivering units this summer on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera. The project, which will eventually consist of 37 seafront cottages, will …
The Cove, Eleuthera Officially Reopens in the Bahamas
Above: The Cove, Eleuthera By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cove, Eleuthera officially opened its doors this weekend in the Bahamas. The resort closed after it suffered serious damage due to Hurricane Irene in the fall of 2011. It has …
