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The Warmest Place in the Caribbean Has Electric Blue Water, Cactus-Filled Deserts, and Sun-Baked Salt Flats

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The moment you step outside your room, you feel the heat. It’s not warm. It’s hot. The air presses in immediately. The sand scalds your feet the first time you step onto it. You move faster without thinking. Winter feels far away, like something you left behind on another calendar. This is Bonaire at its most […]

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A Hot New Eatery in Grand Bahama 

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Grand Bahama has quietly been a foodie destination for years, led by Chef Tim Tibbitts’ world-renowned Flying Fish Bahamas.  And now the island is home to another hot new eatery: Sabor Restaurant and Bar.  Set on the marina at the Pelican Bay Hotel, Sabor is a fusion eatery, with a mix of Bahamian specialities and […]

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New Flights from Orlando to The Bahamas 

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Bahamasair, has relaunched a major route between Florida and The Bahamas.  The Bahamas’ national flag carrier just restarted service between Orlando International Airport and Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport.  The flights, which resumed this week, will be operating twice each week, with service on Mondays and Thursdays.  The flights will be operating through Sept. […]

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Carnival Breaks Ground on New Grand Bahama Cruise Port 

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A significant new cruise port project has broken ground on the island of Grand Bahama.  Carnival Cruise Line’s new port will include a pier able to accommodate up to two of Carnivals’ Excel-class ships simultaneously.  The cruise port itself will include an area designated as a nature reserve and an interior pool feature, along with […]


New Flights from Orlando to The Bahamas 

Jimmy Bufett’s ever-expanding Margaritaville empire has launched its newest offering: a cruise line. It’s called Margaritaville at Sea, and the brand’s new Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise ship officially launched this week. The first cruise on the ship will be a VIP sailing on May 12, following the inaugural cruise on May 14. This week, […]

Grand Bahama’s Cutting-Edge Coral Farm Is Now Open to the Public  

There’s a new eco-tourism destination in The Bahamas.  The celebrated Coral Vita coral farm in Grand Bahama is now open to the public.  The farm, which debuted in 2019, has a mission to restore dying coral reefs in the region.  Using cutting-edge “microfragmenting” technology, the farm grows coral 50 percent faster than at normal rates.  […]

A New Cultural Experience in Grand Bahama 

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 […]

Grand Bahama Beachfront Development Site Lists for $7.5 Million 

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 […]

Margaritaville to Launch Bahamas Cruises in April

The new Margaritaville at Sea cruise line is planning to launch in April, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The cruise line, the product of Margaritaville’s acquisition of the former Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, will launch its first sailings to Grand Bahama Island on April 30.  The cruises will run for three days and two nights, sailing […]

Bahamas Eyes Partner to Operate, Update Airports on Seven Islands

The Bahamas is looking for a private partner to update, operate and maintain a portfolio of eight airports across the country.  The country is set to launch a Request for Pre-Qualifications for The Bahamas Airport PPP Program.  In a statement, the government said it was “focused on the development of sustainable and resilient airport infrastructure […]

Jimmy Buffett’s New Cruise Line Will Sail to The Bahamas

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville brand, which has been rapidly expanding in the resort space in recent years, is now heading for the sea, too.  The company has announced the launch of its new Margaritaville at Sea cruise line, following the acquisition of the former Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line.  The first ship, Margaritaville Paradise, will “offer the […]

A New Glass Bottom Boat Trip in Grand Bahama

There’s a new way to explore the island of Grand Bahama, with the launch of a new Glass Bottom Boat Trip by the Underwater Explorers Society.  The company’s newest excursion in The Bahamas takes guests on a 90-minute journey on a 56-foot glass-bottom vessel across the undersea world of the island. The trip includes stops […]