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Bahamasair Relaunching Raleigh-Durham-Grand Bahama Flights 

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Bahamian national flag carrier Bahamasair is relaunching its service between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Grand Bahama, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The service between Raleigh and Grand Bahama International Airport will resume on Nov. 12, Bahamian tourism officials confirmed this week.  […]

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The Best Things to See, Do (and Eat) on Grand Bahama Island

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It’s as complete a destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean: large resorts, blindingly white-sand beaches, spectacular eco-attractions and a vibrant dining scene (including the popular Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Month). But Grand Bahama still flies under the radar. That’s despite […]

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Grand Bahama’s Big Restaurant Festival Is Back 

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Grand Bahama’s Island Restaurant Fest is back for its second edition this year, bringing together the island’s hottest restaurants for a month of culinary exploration.  More than 10 eateries on Grand Bahama will be participating in the Grand Bahama Island […]

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Margaritaville at Sea Is Back for Bahamas Cruises

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Margaritaville’s first-ever cruise ship has returned to the water after a multimillion-dollar round of improvements.  The 658-cabin Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise ship is once again sailing to The Bahamas out of the Port of Palm Beach. This summer, the […]


More Travelers Are Taking Ferries to The Bahamas 

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More and more travelers are traveling to The Bahamas via ferry from Florida, according to Spanish firm Balearia, which operates a pair of ferry routes to the country.  Baleria, which runs ferries from Fort Lauderdale to both Grand Bahama and […]


In The Bahamas, A New Kind of Conch Farm 

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A new project by Florida Atlantic University aims to help restore the population of Queen Conch in Grand Bahama.  The school’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has received a $2.8 million grant from Builders Initiative to establish a new queen conch […]

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Grand Bahama Is Getting a New Airport 

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Grand Bahama is getting its long-awaited new airport terminal.  Grand Bahama Airport has officially announced the transformation of its international airport terminal, according to The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism.  United Orca Construction Company has been awarded the contract on the […]


New Flights from Raleigh-Durham to The Bahamas 

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Bahamian national carrier Bahamasair has officially kicked off its new service between Raleigh, North Carolina and the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas.  The new nonstop route began operating on Nov. 17, with service twice weekly, on Thursdays and […]


American Airlines Just Launched a New Route to The Bahamas 

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American Airlines has launched a new nonstop route to the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas.  The world’s largest airline has kicked off new service between Charlotte, North Carolina and Freeport, Grand Bahama.  The inaugural flights was welcomed this […]

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American Airlines, Bahamasair Adding New Grand Bahama Flights

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The island of Grand Bahama is set for a serious tourism boost next month, with the debut of a pair of new nonstop routes.  On Nov. 5, American Airlines will be flying nonstop from Charlotte, North Carolina to Freeport, Grand […]


Grand Bahama's Grand Lucayan Resort Sale “Continues to Progress” 

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The sale of the Grand Lucayan resort in Grand Bahama is expected to close on Nov. 15, 2022.  Owner Lucayan Renewal Holdings says the sales process “will be completed consistent with our revised timelines.” The buyer is Electra America Hospitality […]


Sunwing Is Returning to Grand Bahama This Winter 

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Canadian travel company Sunwing is returning to the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama this winter.  On Dec. 17, Sunwing is kicking off service to Grand Bahama from both Toronto and Montreal.  Both routes will be operating once weekly, with nonstop […]