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Bahamian Government Buys Grand Bahama Airport
Viva Wyndham Reopens Bahamas All-Inclusive
Viva Wyndham Resorts has officially reopened its Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach all-inclusive resort in The Bahamas. The resort is set on 26 acres of beachfront property in Freeport on the island of Grand Bahama. The resort has amenities including an …
The Island of Grand Bahama Is Heating Up
As travel continues to climb to the Caribbean, one of the wider region’s closest destinations to the United States is heating up. The island of Grand Bahama is seeing a wave of activity, with hotel reopenings, a relaunch of cruising …
Lighthouse Pointe Resort Officially Reopens in Grand Bahama
The Lighthouse Pointe resort has officially reopened in Grand Bahama, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The all-inclusive resort at the Grand Lucayan complex has begun what is expected to be a phased reopening. For now, the property has 200 rooms available …
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Another Grand Bahama All-Inclusive Is Reopening
Another all-inclusive resort is set to reopen in Grand Bahama next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach resort is reopening its doors to guests on on the island’s southern coast on April 25. The resort’s relaunch …
Grand Bahama Expands Airport Facilities
Grand Bahama has taken a series of steps to expand its airport facilities, officials said this week. The existing temporary terminal at Grand Bahama International Airport is undertaking additional work to help prepare for an expected influx of visitors as …
Grand Bahama’s Top All-Inclusive Is Reopening This Month
The leading all-inclusive in Grand Bahama is set to reopen this month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Lighthouse Pointe all-inclusive at the Grand Lucayan resort complex will reopen to guests on March 25. The Freeport-area resort has a total of …
The Grand Bahama Ferry Is Back
Balearia Caribbean has relaunched its ferry service between Fort Lauderdale and the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The ferry is operating twice weekly from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama, with service on Sundays and …
Grand Bahama’s Lighthouse Pointe to Reopen in March
The Lighthouse Pointe all-inclusive resort in Grand Bahama is planning to relaunch in March, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Grand Bahama resort has targeted a March 25 reopening date. The property will resume operation of its 196 guest rooms, four …
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 …
A New Seaplane Airline Is Coming to The Bahamas
A new airline is coming to The Bahamas with a fleet of seaplanes, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called COCO Bahama Seaplanes, and it’s the brainchild of Brian Hew, the chairman and founder of the legendary Kamalame Cay private-island resort …
Delta, American Relaunch More Flights to The Bahamas
More flights have resumed to The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes the return of daily flights between Atlanta and North Eleuthera on Delta Airlines, along with resumed service between Atlanta and George Town, Exuma, also on Delta. American …
How to Take an Extended Vacation in Grand Bahama
The Bahamas recently launched its BEATS, or Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay, which allows visitors to live and work remotely in the country for up to a year. And now a host of properties in Grand Bahama have launched special …
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2021
Restaurants are about more than just food. When we go out to eat, we aren’t doing so because we have to — we do it because we want to. Because restaurants make our lives more interesting. They break up the …
Top Grand Bahama All-Inclusive to Reopen in February
The top all-inclusive resort in Grand Bahama will be reopening in February, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Lighthouse Pointe resort at the Grand Lucayan resort complex will be officially opening on Feb. 1, 2021. The property will resume operation of …
Grand Bahama’s Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort to Reopen
The Viva Wyndham all-inclusive resort in Grand Bahama is slated to reopen in November, Caribbean Journal has learned. The 26-acre property on the south shore of Grand Bahama will reopen Nov. 1, Grand Bahama tourism officials confirmed. The 274-room resort …
Grand Bahama, The Bahamas’ Secret Luxury Villa Destination
As The Bahamas continues its multi-phased tourism reopening, the country is currently requiring a 14-day quarantine for travelers in the destination. That means travelers are looking for places where they can “quarantine” with all of the amenities they need for …
Grand Bahama’s Lockdown Lifted
The island of Grand Bahama’s lockdown has been lifted, the island’s tourism board confirmed. The changes mean essential businesses like food stores, pharmacies and gas stations are now open every day, while restaurants are now able to provide outdoor dining, …
Balearia Relaunches Ferries from Florida to The Bahamas
Balearia Caribbean has relaunched its ferry service from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas. The South Florida-based company runs ferry services from Port Everglades to Bahamian destinations including Bimini and Freeport. The company will be offering three sailing services a week, …
