Bahamas

As a subtropical getaway, this sprawling archipelago includes some of the glitziest as well as the sleepiest offerings going. From Nassau, Freeport, and Paradise Island to the castaway Out Islands, you're sure to find your subtropical getaway here.

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Four Seasons’ Ocean Club on Paradise Island one of '9 of the Most Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day in the Caribbean'

Palm Island Resort These tropical isles usually rank high on the list of V-Day getaways, and offer an embarassment of riches when it comes to hotels and resorts. So this year a freelancer put together for USA Today a list of nine for couples to consider for a romantic Valentine's weekend. You may not agree with all of them - and, indeed, I find the list skews too much toward bigger resorts and largely ignores charming smaller inns, but I can attest to one, Palm Island (above) in…

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The top 10 Bahamian bucket list

This is an archipelago of some 700 islands, cays, and islets, although 2/3 of Bahamians live on New Providence island (the location of Nassau) and half of the remaining third on Grand Bahama island. Even so, that leaves a lot of potential alluring spots to visit. This video from the YouTube channel and Instagram account Revel boils down to ten the country's must-visits (though leaving out others like Bimini, the Exumas, and Eleuthera). Worth a watch!

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Harbour Island cited as a beach-holiday destination with the 'X factor'

That mid-winter beach holiday is important for many people. In the midst of grey clouds, cold temperatures and the daily grind, an escape to warm sun and fun sounds very appealing. So, book yourself in for a mid-winter break at one of these amazing destinations that offer more than just a beach. read post

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Exuma Cays among Linda Cooper's 'Caribbean Dreaming' Travel Snapshots

“Bermuda, Bahama, come on, pretty mama...” The Caribbean has long been famed as an idyllic vacation hotspot, inspiring not only the Beach Boys but the entire world. It’s a region that never gets old, with more than 30 countries and territories spread across hundreds of islands, each with different cultures, jungles, cities/towns, and sugary sand beaches that vary from powdery white to shades of gray. I felt an overwhelming wave of gratitude with so much natural beauty constantly surrounding…

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Dave Acton December 18, 2024 at 12:55pm

So sad - and so typical - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/27/tourism-cruise-...

Paradise lost? How cruise companies are ‘eating up’ the Bahamas | Bahamas | The Guardian

Another vast tourist resort project promising jobs and prosperity. But critics say such developments imperil the pristine environments they advertise
Helen Brown August 2, 2023 at 8:17am

The Caribbean Journal website recently came out with a nice roundup for Grand Bahama Island. Check it out: https://www.caribjournal.com/2023/07/29/the-best-things-to-see-do-a...

The Best Things to See, Do (and Eat) on Grand Bahama Island - Caribbean Journal

It’s as complete a destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean: large resorts, blindingly white-sand beaches. This is Grand Bahama.
Max Pesling July 6, 2023 at 10:47am

Any potential visitors bewildered by the variety of choices of places and stuff to do in the Bahamas might want to have a look at this recent piece in Travel+Leisure, which boils it all down fairly well, I think: https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-things-to-do-in-the-bahamas-7...
John Kipper June 30, 2023 at 11:26pm

Recently Travel+Leisure ran a helpful explanation of the "seasons" in the Bahamas:https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-times-to-visit-the-bahamas-74...
Barbara Necker May 3, 2023 at 1:34pm

Here's a great story of a land-based coral farm on Grand Bahama which besides working to save reefs gives visitors an eye-opening look at these vital and endangered ecosystems: https://www.thedailybeast.com/grand-bahama-island-is-a-new-caribbea...

This New Caribbean Experience Is a Guilt-Free Pleasure

A grand vision for restoring the region’s coral has a fun, and educational, way for you to take part.
Jordan Simon January 12, 2023 at 8:05pm

The latest luxury property in the pipeline on Cable Beach west of Nassau has just opened, adding to the beach's recent renaissance: the condo resort Goldwynn Resorts and Residences. Check it out in CaribJournal.com: https://www.caribjournal.com/2023/01/08/bahamas-cable-beach-resort-...
Helen Brown August 26, 2022 at 9:04am

In Freeport, the world’s first commercial land-based coral farm for reef restoration was opened in 2019 and is enlightening visitors as to the enormous importance of coral reefs and human efforts to save them: https://www.thedailybeast.com/grand-bahama-island-is-a-new-caribbea...

This New Caribbean Experience Is a Guilt-Free Pleasure

A grand vision for restoring the region’s coral has a fun, and educational, way for you to take part.
Jeffrey Kunst May 15, 2022 at 2:32pm

Wow, the mystery of what happened to the three U.S. citizens staying at the Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma who died on Friday May 6th is still ongoing - illness, poison,,,? Nobody yet knows, more than a week later: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/bahamas-sandals-guests-compla...

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/bahamas-sandals-guests-complained-strong-26931179
Max Pesling April 27, 2022 at 3:24pm

Bimini's 'Healing Hole" one of Travel+Leisure's top "healing spots" around the world: https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/nature-travel/healing-s...

10 Healing Spots Around the World, From Hot Springs to Salt Flats

Salve-cation awaits.
Sophia Samuel August 28, 2018 at 4:08pm

Awesome place to refresh!! best holiday place.

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