Category: Bahamas travel news
The Bahamas, known officially as the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, is a country within the Lucayan Archipelago in the West Indies.
The Bahamas poised to seamlessly integrate new CDC order into existing protocols
Yesterday, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that all air passengers flying to the U.S. from a foreign country will be required to show proof of ... Read More
What’s new in the Islands of The Bahamas in 2021
The Islands of The Bahamas are kicking off the New Year with new hotel opening, continued reopenings and increased airlift from major international markets, giving travelers plenty of reasons to ... Read More
Santa Arrives in The Bahamas for an Extended Stay on Stocking Island
This year has been long and taxing for everyone — even the world’s jolliest. As an essential worker, Santa’s annual duties this year came with the added pressure of spreading ... Read More
Sandals Foundation and Hasbro Spread Holiday Cheer to Caribbean Children
More than 10,000 children experienced a little more joy this holiday season with brand-new toys and games donated by the Sandals Foundation in their annual Christmas Toy Drive. As the ... Read More
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Reflects on Difficult Year and Brighter Days
As 2020 comes to an end, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is once again reflecting on a remarkably historic and challenging year. After celebrating a record-breaking seven million ... Read More
The Islands of The Bahamas Swept the 2020 Travel Award Circuit
Despite an unprecedented year, The Bahamas continues to position itself as a leading Caribbean travel destination and received top accolades from consumer, trade and niche vertical award shows. With its ... Read More
Bahamas Resorts World Bimini re-opening on December 26
Resorts World Bimini, located in the Bahamas just 50 nautical miles from Miami, will re-open on Saturday, December 26th, 2020. Thanks to the resort’s comprehensive “Safe in the Sun!” health ... Read More
Sandals Royal Bahamian: Most Luxurious Adults Only All-Inclusive Destination
It’s no secret that Nassau in The Bahamas is one of the best places in the world to go on a worry-free all-inclusive vacation. This is because of all the ... Read More
What’s New in the Islands of The Bahamas this Winter
It’s Better in The Bahamas this winter as the country welcomes international visitors to enjoy the sun, sand and sea. From hotel reopenings with exciting deals to the Bahama Out ... Read More
The Islands Of The Bahamas announces updated travel and entry protocols
The Islands of The Bahamas today announced streamlined entry protocols that will enable visitors to better and more seamlessly enjoy The Bahamas vacation experience. Effective 1 November 2020, The Bahamas ... Read More
Nothing Beats The Bahamas
The days of daydreaming of paradise from your makeshift home office or classroom are over. The Islands of The Bahamas announced its new Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) program, ... Read More
Sandals Beaches and Resorts Halloween Sale
As it’s spooktacular gift for resort guests, Sandals Beaches and Resorts Halloween Sale offers a free romantic private candlelight dinner for two. Couples will be seated at a table specially ... Read More
Sandals and Beaches Resorts: Travel Insurance Is On Us
Trust and confidence are increasingly becoming top priorities for consumers as they begin to safely travel to their dream destinations once again. This is why Sandals® Resorts and Beaches® Resorts are giving guests sun, ... Read More
Grand Bahama Island ready to welcome visitors on October 15
After a phased opening in July, the Government of The Bahamas closed the islands’ borders in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases, to bring the infection rate under control ... Read More
Sandals Resorts Announce More Resort Openings This Month
Signaling the continued strength for Caribbean Tourism, Sandals Resorts International announced that it would usher in four more resort openings throughout October. Beginning this week, Sandals Grenada and Sandals South ... Read More
Sandals Resorts: Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!
As the weather starts to cool in a lot of places around the world, Sandals Resorts in the Caribbean is welcoming fall with special offers. For a limited time, guests ... Read More
Government of The Bahamas Introduces New Travel and Testing Protocols
The Islands of The Bahamas remains committed to welcoming visitors to its shores and providing an exceptional tropical vacation coupled with our world famous warm and friendly hospitality, while, responsibly ... Read More
Sandals Resorts: We’re Back!
All Sandals Resorts are reopening, in fact, many are already open with the rest due to open soon. The time is right for so many reasons to make travel plans ... Read More
Sandals Resorts Wedding: “Virtually Perfect” Solutions
Over the past few months, one thing has remained truer than ever before – love hasn’t faltered, and neither have couples’ dreams of getting married. According to a recent survey from ... Read More
Sandals Resorts South Coast Unveils New Design Plans
Sandals Resorts International, all-inclusive company, unveiled design plans of a multi-million-dollar renovation at its picturesque Jamaican oasis, Sandals South Coast. Set to debut this December, guests can expect a new ... Read More
Bahamas Minister of Tourism Presents Forward-Looking Tourism Plan
In a national address today, Monday, September 7, Minister of Tourism & Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar announced additional details of the forward-looking recovery and reopening plan for The Islands of The ... Read More
Sun, Sand and Social Distancing at Sandals Resorts
Yes, Sandals Resorts has taken safety measures to another level. But take a long look and you’ll notice that the qualities travelers crave more than ever have actually been at these resorts ... Read More
Where Every Week is “Shark Week”
The runaway success of The Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” has led to a newfound love, respect and admiration for these majestic creatures of the deep blue. “Shark Week” has been ... Read More
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Statement on Updated COVID-19 Measures
In a continued effort to ensure the safety for all in The Bahamas during the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis issued updated measures and protocols ... Read More
Sandals Foundation Implements Water Harvesting and Sanitation for Schools
Ahead of the start of the 2020/2021 academic year, work is far advanced to improve the drought management strategy and enhance the sanitation systems within seven infant and primary schools ... Read More
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism announces Virtual Golf Shootout on YouTube
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism announced Monday, the launch of a first-of-its kind virtual Closest to the Pin golf shootout. This unique competition will feature LPGA Tour professionals and golf ... Read More
Sandals Foundation Invests in Community Youth Center
The basketball and multi-purpose playing courts at Buckfield Playfield, located in the heart of Ocho Rios in Jamaica, have received a major facelift and renovations to better serve residents across ... Read More
Sandals Foundation Gifts Princess Margaret Hospital Pediatric Ward
Patients of the Pediatric Department at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Nassau, Bahamas, will now be examined by and treated with state-of-the-art equipment thanks to a sizable donation from the ... Read More
LOCALiQ Series Announces Season-ending Event in Bahamas
The PGA TOUR announced Tuesday that the Ocean Club Golf Course at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas will be the host site of the LOCALiQ Series Championship, the season-ending event of ... Read More
Hurricane Isaias and the islands of The Bahamas
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation continues to track the progress of Hurricane Isaias, a Category 1 hurricane. Hurricane warnings have been discontinued for the Central and Southeast Bahamas, ... Read More
A life or death appeal by the Bahamas PM pleading for Americans to unite
We do not know the long-term effects of this virus. Do not listen to people who tell you it is like the mild flu and that you will be fine. ... Read More
The Bahamas is closed to Americans: A brave move!
The bahamas.com website published the following travel restriction after a moving National Address by the Bahamas Prime Minister The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis on Sunday. International commercial flights and ... Read More
Bahamas PM reinstates Travis Robinson as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation
The Bahamas Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is counting on young Travis Robinson to help the essential travel and tourism industry out of the enormous challenges the country is facing. ... Read More
Countries Americans can travel to on vacation during COVID-19
With 3,844,271 Americans were sick with the Coronavirus after 47,5 million were tested out of a total population of 331 Million. The undetected number of COVID-19 sick may be significantly ... Read More
The Bahamas is Welcoming Visitors: What Travelers Need to Know Before They Go
The Bahamas is pleased to be welcoming international travelers back to the beautiful island nation. Just a short flight or boat ride from the U.S., The Islands of The Bahamas ... Read More
Sandals Foundation and Sweet Water Providing COVID-19 Counseling
Persons struggling to cope with COVID-19 related issues can now seek online help at the Sweet Water Foundation. The helpline which was launched in 2018 by the Sandals Foundation and ... Read More