Travelers heading to the Caribbean are increasingly purchasing travel insurance, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal by travel insurance comparison platform Squaremouth. Between December and February, interest in travel insurance for Caribbean trips rose 28 percent year-over-year, outpacing the roughly 20 percent increase across all destinations during the same period. The increase reflects strong demand for winter […]
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 for guests, with a number of restaurants now open for guests as well. Irma Lewis, […]
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 will follow next week’s reopening of the Lighthouse Pointe all-inclusive at the Grand Lucayan complex […]
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 travelers regain confidence. The temporary facility at Grand Bahama International Airport has now doubled in […]
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 196 guest rooms, along with a Senses Spa and Fitness Center and four eateries: Portobello’s, […]
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 dining concepts and its Senses Spa and Fitness Center. “We are delighted to welcome 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 Thursdays. The journey takes about four hours. Balearia has also relaunched its service to Bimini. […]
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 service will operate once a week on Thursdays. It’s anticipated that a second sailing will […]
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 off the coast of the island of Andros. “Recovery of the Family Islands will be […]
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 programs, both for BEATS visa holders and those looking to take longer vacations on the […]
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 Airlines is now operating daily flights between Charlotte and North Eleuthera and George Town, Exuma […]
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 monotony, they teach us, they bring us together — and they make us happy. And […]
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