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This Tiny Caribbean Island Isn’t For Everyone — And That’s What Makes It Cool. 

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Some Caribbean islands are shaped by beaches, resorts, and easy shorelines. Saba is shaped by edges — sharp cliffs, climbing roads, and an island silhouette that doesn’t resemble anywhere else in the region. It’s the sort of place travelers hear about long before they ever meet someone who’s actually been, a huge volcanic peak rising […]

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A New Cultural Experience in Grand Bahama 

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There’s a new way to experience the tastes, sounds and culture of Grand Bahama.  It’s called Port Lucaya XPERIENCE, and it’s a new regular event at the Port Lucaya Market Place.  Port Lucaya XPERIENCE, which runs every Tuesday and Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM, features Bahamian cooking demonstrations, Junkanoo performances and other local […]

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There’s a New Rum Distillery in The Bahamas 

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It’s the home of some of the world’s most greatest cocktails, from the Bahama Mama to the Goombay Smash.  And The Bahamas has been an epicenter for rum from the days of swashbuckling to the age of rum running to its longtime place as the home of much of Bacardi’s operations.  And now, for the […]

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Grand Bahama Beachfront Development Site Lists for $7.5 Million 

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A significant beachfront opportunity has hit the market in Grand Bahama, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  Acacia Road, an 18-acre site in greater Freeport, is listed with HG Christie for $7.5 million.  The site, which includes a direct path from the main road to the beach, has 660 feet of canal frontage and 930 feet […]


There’s a New Rum Distillery in The Bahamas 

Carnival Cruise Line has launched another ship to the Caribbean, with the restart of Carnival Pride from Baltimore.  Carnival Pride is sailing seven-day cruises to The Bahamas, with stops in Nassau, Freeport and the company’s private-island destination, Half Moon Cay.  “We’re thrilled to be back in Baltimore, providing our guests with the relaxing vacation they’ve been […]

The 21 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2021

The past year has changed a lot about the travel industry. What hasn’t changed is the world’s love affair with the Caribbean — and while intrepid travelers have already been returning to the region’s shores, demand (and arrival numbers) are expected to surge this year. The Caribbean took a calculated risk in reopening last summer, and […]

Fort Lauderdale-Grand Bahama Ferry Service Is Returning

Ferry service between Florida and Grand Bahama is returning, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Ferry operator Balearia Caribbean will be relaunching its ferry service between Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades and Freeport, Grand Bahama on Feb. 11.  During the first phase, the service will operate once a week on Thursdays.  It’s anticipated that a second sailing will […]

Sunwing Relaunches Grand Bahama Flights

Canadian travel giant Sunwing has made its return to the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas.  The carrier is now operating two nonstop routes from Canada to Freeport, with weekly flights from both Toronto and Montreal.  Each flight will operate on Saturdays, with service running for the high season through April.  It’s the first […]

Bahamasair Relaunches Fort Lauderdale-Grand Bahama Flights

Bahamian national carrier Bahamasair has relaunched commercial services to Grand Bahama.  The first international commercial flight to Grand Bahama since Hurricane Dorian arrived in Freeport on Monday, Dec. 16. It was the second international flight to Grand Bahama in three days, following Sunwing’s return to the destination.  “[The flight] means that we’re getting to back […]

Royal Caribbean Cruises Set to Surge

Royal Caribbean International is predicting a massive surge in its cruise tourism business in the Caribbean over the next decade.  Speaking at the recent Caribbean Tourism Outlook forum in Antigua, Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley said he was predicting the company’s Caribbean cruise tourism business to grow by 50 percent by 2030.  “The Caribbean […]

Silver Airways Resuming Abaco, Grand Bahama Flights

In a crucial step for a pair of destinations in The Bahamas, Silver Airways is resuming flights to Abaco and Grand Bahama this week.  The Fort Lauderdale-based carrier will be relaunching service to both Freeport, Grand Bahama and Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Dec. 19.  Silver will be running daily flights between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport, […]

A Must-Visit Junkanoo Festival in The Bahamas

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of the icons of The Bahamas: the energy and sound of Junkanoo, The Bahamas’ famous musical mix of carnival, masquerade dance and parade. And while you can find Junkanoo across The Bahamas during the year, Grand Bahama is right now home to one of the region’s coolest events: […]