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Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line to Resume Sailings in June
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Says It Will Relaunch in May
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line says it is planning to resume sailings on May 8, the company said this week. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which operates cruises to destinations in The Bahamas including Grand Bahama and Nassau, has canceled its sailings …
The 25 Best Beaches in The Bahamas
People sometimes forget the sheer vastness of The Bahamas. You may know there are 700 islands and cays, but you may not realize that The Bahamas covers an expanse of almost 655,000 square kilometers. It is not just a country …
Royal Caribbean Buys Grand Lucayan Hotel in The Bahamas
A partnership between Royal Caribbean International and Bahamas Port Investments has purchased the Grand Lucayan Resort on Grand Bahama in The Bahamas. The government of The Bahamas was the seller of the property, which it had originally purchased the resort …
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American Airlines Returns to Grand Bahama
In a tremendously important step for Grand Bahama’s post-Dorian recovery, American Airlines has officially resumed its flights to the island. American has relaunched daily nonstop flights between Miami and Freeport, Grand Bahama. “American has proudly served the Bahamas for more …
A New $300M Resort Project Is Coming to Abaco in The Bahamas
Just a few months after Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas, Abaco is poised for a major new investment. The government of The Bahamas has signed a heads of agreement with Tyrsoz Family Holdings for the development of an estimated $300 …
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 …
The 20 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2020
The islands of the Caribbean are in the middle of a new age, as dynamism, optimism and investment sweep across destinations as diverse as they are beautiful. And that means the world of places to visit in the Caribbean keeps …
The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean 2020
The number of world-class Caribbean restaurants continues to multiply, making this landmark selection, which first launched back in 2013, more and more difficult each year. The Caribbean food sector continues to send a strong message to the world that this …
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 …
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, …
Balearia Resumes Grand Bahama Ferry Service
Spanish firm Balearia has resumed its regular sailings to Grand Bahama, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism confirmed this week. The fast ferry service has has also increased service with an additional Saturday sailing, officials said. The company operates two ferry …
Grand Bahama Airport Receives First International Flight Since Dorian
In a significant step for Grand Bahama’s recovery, the island’s airport has received its first international flights since Hurricane Dorian. The first U.S. flight to Grand Bahama since Hurricane Dorian arrived from Bristol, Tenn. on Nov. 27. The Boeing 737 …
Vote for Caribbean Journal’s Bahamas Travel Awards
The Bahamas is one of the most fascinating travel destinations on earth. From its incredible people to its remarkable natural beauty, there’s a reason why The Bahamas continues to be one of the world’s trending getaways. And that’s why we …
U.S. Flights Could Soon Return to Grand Bahama
Flights from the United States are set to return to Grand Bahama, according to a statement from the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board. Officials are targeting the middle of this month for the resumption of flights from the United States. …
Grand Bahama’s Old Bahama Bay Reopens
One of the most popular places to stay in Grand Bahama has officially returned in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. The island’s Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Club reopened its doors over the weekend. “We are officially open,” the …
Grand Bahama Hotels Are Making a Comeback
Grand Bahama’s tourism comeback has begun in earnest. After major cruise lines like Bahamas Paradise and Carnival have already resumed sailings to the destination, a number of hotels have also reopened their doors in Grand Bahama. That includes the Lighthouse …
Grand Bahama All-Inclusive to Reopen in November
In a major step for the recovery of Grand Bahama’s crucial tourism industry, the island’s Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort is reopening. The all-inclusive resort will be reopening on Nov. 1, tourism officials confirmed to Caribbean Journal. The property will …
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 …
