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Guy Harvey and Neal Watson have recently joined forces to form Neal Watson’s Dive Bimini! To celebrate the purchase of a new 60-foot dive boat, Neal & Guy asking the public to come up with a name. To enter, post your suggested name to www.biggameclubbimini.com by October 1, 2010.
Check out the Greg Norman Champions Golf Academy from November 10-17, 2010 at the Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club.
Planning a destination wedding? Take it from Javier & Penelope - It’s Better In The Bahamas!
According to People, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem tied the knot at a small, private ceremony held at a friend’s home in the Bahamas earlier in July.
Read the full article here: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20401626,00.html
Get an adrenaline rush this summer at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort with the new “Adventure Package,” which offers guests their choice of two complimentary, unforgettable excursions for two. Hurry - bookings must be made by July 31, 2010!
The Adventure Package’s excursion options include:
For more information on the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort or to book the Adventure Package by July 31, 2010, call (866) 716-8106 and mention rate code PICK2 or visit www.sheratonnassau.com/AdventurePackage
The 12th annual Rake ‘N’ Scrape music festival will take place June 3rd - 6th on Cat Island. The festival features a battle of the banks, dancing and farmer’s market.
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Travel Deals Available in Time for Andros Crab Festival and Annual Regatta;
Former Estate Added to Roster of Boutique All-Inclusives
In upcoming months, Andros is hustling, bustling, and full of cultural activity with annual island events. Known as the land of crabs, Andros and its people are honored for their crab-catching expertise at the
All Andros Crab Festival, June 10-13, 2010. High-energy Bahamian rake ‘n’ scrape music accompanies all event activities, including the crab cultural show, the releasing of the crabs and a crab culinary contest. During July 8-11, 2010, the entire Andros community unites as it celebrates the All Andros and Berry Islands Regatta Festival with boat races featuring traditional Bahamian wooden sailing sloops and live local entertainment.
To experience these cultural events and other hallmarks of Andros, book air-inclusive packages by June 4, 2010 and receive free companion airfare offered roundtrip from the U.S. when traveling by December 22, 2010. Resorts throughout Andros are offering this special, including Small Hope Bay Lodge, a boutique all-inclusive hotel offering eco-tours and underwater activities in one of the largest and most unexplored barrier reefs in the world; Swains Cay Resort, formerly a private oceanfront estate, is a newly renovated all-inclusive; and Andros Bay Cottage Fishing Lodge, an all-inclusive “real deal” fishing lodge where a stay includes accommodations, meals and bonefishing excursions with some of the best guides in the business. Visit www.MyOutIslands.com or call 1-800-OUT-ISLANDS to book now.
“It’s been more than 30 years since The Bahamas hosted a movie premiere of such magnitude. The last time was in 1972 for Sir Sidney Poitier’s ‘Buck and The Preacher’. But the premiere of Tyler Perry’s sequel Why Did I get Married Too? at the Atlantis Theater on Monday night rivaled any Hollywood red carpet.” -The Nassau Guardian, March 31, 2010
The film hits U.S. theaters tomorrow!
Tyler Perry at Nassau premiere of "Why Did I Get Married Too"
Movie buffs can experience the soft white sand and turquoise-blue waters of The Islands Of The Bahamas on the big screen in Why Did I Get Married Too, in theaters April 2. To get your own taste of the island paradise, enter our sweepstakes on Twitter for a chance to score free tickets for opening weekend! Follow @visitthebahamas on Twitter (http://twitter.com/visitthebahamas) and then retweet: “Just entered to win 2 tix to see Why Did I Get Married Too, filmed in #TheBahamas! Follow @visitthebahamas and RT http://tinyurl.com/ybhy2yq.”
Click here to view the official rules for this sweepstakes. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
The sweepstakes is open from 12:00 p.m. on March 29 to 11:59 a.m. on March 30. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism will contact the winner via direct message and will send movie passes the next day. Not a member of Twitter? Sign up at Twitter.com today!
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As the 2010 fishing season casts off, hundreds of anglers, their boats, and their families will head to Abaco for unbeatable fishing. Check out some of the highlights below:
The season kicks off April 14-17 with the launch of the inaugural All-Release Boat Harbour Billfish Challenge. One of the only all-release tournaments in the Bahamas, the Challenge is dedicated to billfish conservation, and will raise money for the Marsh Harbour Fire Department. For anglers of all levels, the tournament is sure to attract top-notch competition. With a schedule that is packed full of events, this Challenge aims to get back to basics, through traditional and keen cash competition. Check out www.AbacoBeachResort.com for all the details.
At the Bertram-Hatteras Shoot Out this April 27-May 1, tradition is king! The rivalry between the two legendary sport-fish manufacturers is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. In what has long been considered a first class event, attendees expect a big party, but even bigger competition. Honored boat owners, captains, and anglers will be coming from all over to experience non-stop fishing action and high class living. Visit www.FishTheShootout.com for more information.
Come Memorial Day Weekend, fireworks will launch the Abaco Beach Resort & HMY Billfish Blast, May 31-June 4, a top-ranked tournament of camaraderie and competition. Celebrating its 11th season, the Billfish Blast continues to grow every year. Sign up soon, as participation is limited to ensure first-class treatment for all parties involved. Visit www.BillfishBlast.com for more information.
Next up, it’s the Abaco Beach Resort leg of the Bahamas Billfish Championship (BBC). Join the Abaco Beach Resort’s leg of the five-tournament series from June 9-12 to experience one truly unique tournament. Participants can accumulate points for sailfish, spearfish, white marlin and blue marlin, which in turn determines the overall BBC Champion for the year.
The Penny Turtle Invitational will be held June 15-19th in honor of Penny Turtle, a woman who has run Abaco Beach Resort’s tournaments for so many years. The tournament’s host, named “Queen of the Caribbean” by Southern Boating, is a living legend and the feature attraction. This unique invitational for her friends and loved ones will include numerous events, all with a truly lavish and vibrant flavor. More information is available at www.AbacoBeachResort.com.
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