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There’s a new Diving Festival in The Bahamas
Royal Caribbean Returns to Grand Bahama
Royal Caribbean International has officially returned to Grand Bahama. The cruise line’s Adventure of the Seas completed its inaugural home-porting ceremony on the island this week, with 1,000 passengers sailing out of the ship’s new homeport in Nassau. It marked …
It’s Easier Than Ever to Fly to The Bahamas
The Bahamas has seen the beginnings of a tourism boom since easing its tourism requirements for vaccinated travelers — waiving pre-testing requirements for the fully vaccinated. And that’s in large part thanks to a wave of airlift now available to the …
Royal Caribbean Returns to The Bahamas
Royal Caribbean has made its return to The Bahamas, with the home-porting of Adventure of the Seas in Nassau. The ship arrived this week to the port of Nassau, following a year-long shutdown of the cruise industry amid the global …
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Bahamian Government Buys Grand Bahama Airport
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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 …
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 …
