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Pendry Is Opening Its First-Ever Caribbean Resort in Barbados 

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Luxury boutique brand Pendry is opening its first-ever Caribbean hotel on the island of Barbados. The company is rebranding — and transforming – the former Port Ferdinand residential resort into what is now one of the region’s most anticipated debuts.  So what’s in store?  An 80-room retreat, with a marina, several eateries, a spa, a kids’ […]

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How to Live on Cable Beach in Nassau

There will soon be a new way to live on one of the region’s best beaches. A major real estate project is making progress on Cable Beach in Nassau. And the $70 million ONE Cable Beach project is on track for its 2017 delivery date. “There is definitely more traffic on property with the construction […]

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This Is Nassau's Must-Try Cocktail

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor So you’ve already tried conch salad and guava duff. But there’s another local specialty you can sample the next time you’re in the Bahamas. Sky juice is a popular cocktail in the 700-island archipelago, a creamy concoction made with an unlikely (but delicious) combination of gin, coconut water and […]

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JetBlue Adding Two More Daily Flights to Nassau

By Alexander Britell JetBlue Airways is expanding its flight service to the Bahamas. The carrier announced that it would be adding two additional daily flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Nassau. The flights, which will launch Aug. 1, will mean JetBlue will offer a total of five daily nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau. The […]

This Is Nassau's Must-Try Cocktail

 Enjoying the view at The Cove on Paradise Island By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor I’ve come to the conclusion that this view, from my room at The Cove at Atlantis in the Bahamas, is the reason why balconies were invented. What better vantage point from which to take in the view of turquoise waves […]

A Nassau Art Studio Heads to New York

 By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Nassau-based gallery and artist cooperative Popop International Center for the Visual Arts has announced it will be exhibiting at international art fair Volta NY for the fourth consecutive year. The selected galleries hail from 50 cities around the world and feature artists of 43 nationalities. This year, the featured artist […]
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Haiti’s Sunrise Airways Adds New Plane

 Haiti’s Sunrise Airways has announced the expansion of its fleet with a new ATR 42-320 aircraft. The company said it would accept delivery in late February 2016. “Bringing an ATR into the Sunrise fold represents a bright new beginning for our airline; one that will see us branching out swiftly to serve longer-haul routes connecting more of the […]

A New Boutique Hotel in Nassau

 There’s a new boutique hotel on the scene in the western corner of New Providence. Nassau’s new Ocean West boutique hotel opened its doors in the summer and is now open about four miles from Cable Beach. The property has indoor and outdoor bars, along with a massage suite, conference space and  a pool. All of […]

Courtyard by Marriott Coming to Nassau

 An old hotel gets a new brand By Alexander Britell NASSAU  —One of Nassau’s best-known hotels is getting a new look and a new brand. The former Nassau Palm hotel in downtown Nassau will soon become a Courtyard by Marriott, according to Joy Jibrilu, director general of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. The announcement was made […]

Nassau’s Police Force Now Has a Jet Ski Unit

 Bahamian police now have a new way to get around. The Royal Bahamas Defence Force has launched its newest patrols — on jet skis. The Jet Skis are being used to conduct beach patrols in the wake of reports concerning criminal activities occurring on beaches on or near New Providence, the government said in a […]

VIDEO: Twilight in Nassau Harbour

 it’s one of the more colorful views you can find in Nassau — the island’s maritime hub — Nassau Harbour. Set between Paradise Island and New Providence, it’s a bustling home to Mailboats, ferries, freighters, pleasure craft and, yes, the delicious conch capital called Potters Cay. It’s a window into what makes Nassau tick. Here’s what it’s like […]

How to Experience Nassau Like a Local

 Nadine Ramphal’s guide to Nassau By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor As a co-owner of Craft Cottage – arguably the best local handicraft store in Nassau – my friend Nadine Ramphal meets her fair share of visitors. They come to the Village Road shop to browse her collection of island mementos, which includes everything from […]