Updates

What’s happening on Andros…

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.

 Photo Credit: Troy House



What’s New in The Islands Of The Bahamas

From new air service to Nassau to the re-opening of the renowned Tiamo Resort, exciting things are happening on the tropical shores of The Islands Of The Bahamas. The following are some highlights of the new developments, special offers and activities in The Bahamas…

This fall, hotels and resorts throughout Nassau/Paradise Island are offering travelers special deals starting as little as $79. Rates are based on double occupancy, per night (www.bahamas.com/offers).

Knowledgeable and helpful tourism ambassadors in bright green “Ask Me” vests have been dispatched into the streets of downtown Nassau to provide personal attention in identifying attractions and addressing questions from visitors.

The Bahamas launched Club Grand Bahama, the first island-inclusive vacation experience, which includes accommodations at one of five resorts, roundtrip airport transfers, a shuttle bus service to 50 activities, a choice of up to 21 dining venues for breakfast and dinner each day, plus special beach parties, casino gaming and shopping discounts (www.clubgrandbahama.com).

Opening Jan. 22, 2010 along a one-mile stretch of white sand beach, the all-inclusive Sandals Emerald Bay will bring “grand estate”-style vacationing to the island of Great Exuma at the 500-acre resort that was previously a Four Seasons (www.sandals.com).

Following an extensive renovation, Tiamo Resort, the much-loved eco-retreat on South Andros island, will reopen on Oct. 20th, unveiling a new spa and rooming option - The Cool Cottages (www.tiamoresort.com).

Starting Nov. 18, Ft. Lauderdale-based Locair, an air taxi airline, will offer service between South Florida and Tampa, Fla. to The Abacos and Long Island, and flights from St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport to The Abacos (www.locair.net).