Press Releases

08.19.10

FREE COMPANION AIRFARE RETURNS TO THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS

Choose from More Than 40 Participating Resorts and Travel by December
to Nassau/Paradise Island, Grand Bahama Island, Eleuthera and More

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Aug. 10, 2010 - Back by popular demand is The Islands Of The Bahamas’ most successful promotion of all time - the FREE companion airfare offer.

Travelers who book by Sept. 15, receive free companion airfare or an instant air credit up $300 for bookings of three or more nights, allowing for affordable travel and an opportunity to take advantage of unused vacation days. Choose from more than 40 participating properties throughout Nassau/Paradise Island, Grand Bahama Island, The Abacos, Cat Island, Harbour Island and The Exumas, just to name a few. The offer is valid for travel now through Dec. 22, 2010, and some blackout dates do apply.

Resorts on Nassau Paradise Island, including the luxury boutique Marley Resort & Spa, themed after the reggae legend and celebrated for its Natural Mystic Spa and Simmer Down Restaurant, are on board for the special. Looking beyond Nassau Paradise Island? Vacation at Small Hope Bay Lodge, a boutique all-inclusive on Andros offering eco-tours and underwater activities in one of the largest and most unexplored barrier reefs in the world; or try teeing off on the 18-hole championship golf course at the new, all-butler Sandals Emerald Bay in The Exumas.

Not sure which island to explore? Visit www.Facebook.com/Bahamas and take the short “Island Finder” lifestyle survey to discover which islands match travel interests. Along with the survey, visitors to the page can interact with fans and repeat guests of The Bahamas and select the “Island Explorer” tab for information, photos and to download an Island Guide.

For a full list of participating hotels and to book the FREE companion airfare offer or $300 instant air credit offer, visit Bahamas.com or call 1-800-BAHAMAS.

Life in the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas just keeps getting better. And it’s easy to see why. With world-class diving and fishing, miles of picture perfect beaches, and gorgeous turquoise water, visitors have the opportunity to do everything or nothing at all. From Exuma, Eleuthera and Abaco to exciting Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island, this tropical paradise is as culturally diverse as it is vibrantly beautiful. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bahamas. To purchase one-of-a-kind items and mementos from The Bahamas, visit www.eshopbahamas.com.

Tags: ,
Posted in Press Releases | No Comments »



05.13.10

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

Tags: ,
Posted in Updates | 1 Comment »



04.15.10

FRIDAYS FREE AT BAHAMAS RESORTS THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Celebrate Bahama Fridays with Free Accommodations and Rates as Low as $113 Per Night

NASSAU, The Bahamas - April 9, 2010 - It’s no secret that by 4:00 p.m. on Fridays, many hardworking individuals are hardly working, staring blankly at the computer screen and counting down to the weekend. So why not lose the suit and kick-start the weekend early in The Bahamas? Book a “Bahama Fridays Free Getaway” through September 30, 2010 at participating resorts and receive free accommodations on Friday nights with a minimum four consecutive night stay, breakfast for two daily and one welcome cocktail per person per booking. Rates start as low as $113 per night, based on double occupancy, subject to availability and blackout dates. Visit www.Bahamas.com/BahamaFridays to book.

Participating hotels include:

· British Colonial Hilton, Nassau Paradise Isalnd

· Grand Isle Resort & Spa, The Exumas

· Marley Resort & Spa, Nassau Paradise Island

· Our Lucaya Reef Village, Grand Bahama Island

· Pelican Bay at Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island

· Radisson and Reef Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, Grand Bahama Island

· Treasure Cay Resort, The Abacos

· Abaco Beach Resort, The Abacos

· Wyndham Resort & Crystal Palace Casino, Nassau Paradise Island

The Bahamas resorts created the “Bahama Fridays Free Getaway” offer to celebrate the fifth day of the work week by encouraging hardworking Americans to get off the clock and get on island time - tropical drinks, limbos sticks and island music in-hand.  

In addition to the Bahama Fridays offer, Grand Bahama’s Pelican Bay at Lucaya Hotel, Exuma’s Grand Isle Resort & Spa and the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort on Nassau Paradise Island are each offering a chance to win a four-night trip for two, including breakfast daily, a welcome drink and airport transfers. Entries will be received through May 23, 2010 at www.BahamaFridays.com, where visitors can also watch hidden camera footage of an office manager from the fictitious company Spark Solutions, and his bathing suit-clad colleagues, as they interview three internship candidates to see how far the candidates will go to embrace the Bahama Fridays vibe.

Life in the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas just keeps getting better. And it’s easy to see why. With world-class diving and fishing, miles of picture perfect beaches, and gorgeous turquoise water, visitors have the opportunity to do everything or nothing at all. From Exuma, Eleuthera and Abaco to exciting Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island, this tropical paradise is as culturally diverse as it is vibrantly beautiful. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. Join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Bahamas or follow us on www.Twitter.com @VisitTheBahamas. To purchase one-of-a-kind items and mementos from The Bahamas, visit www.eshopbahamas.com.

Tags:
Posted in Press Releases | No Comments »



02.19.10

THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS EXTEND FREE COMPANION AIRFARE OFFER

Travel by December to Nassau Paradise Island,
Grand Bahama Island or the Endless Beaches of The Out Islands

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Due to the overwhelming sucuccess of its FREE companion airfare offer, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism is extending this deal providing more time to escape the snow sweeping across the U.S.

Travelers who book by March 3rd will receive free companion airfare or air credit for bookings of four nights, allowing for affordable travel year-round. Choose from more than 40 participating properties throughout Nassau/Paradise Island, Grand Bahama Island and the Out Islands. The offer is valid for travel now through Dec. 22, 2010, blackout dates do apply.

Travelers looking for pure relaxation and barefoot elegance can visit any of the participating hotels in the Out Islands including the Abaco Club on Winding Bay and Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina. Those looking for soft adventure activities can visit any of the participating hotels on Grand Bahama Island including the Radisson Our Lucaya Grand Bahama Island and Pelican Bay at Lucaya. Family-friendly activities, fine dining and glamorous nightlife abound in Nassau/Paradise Island where travelers can stay at any of the participating hotels including Atlantis Paradise Island, the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort and Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island. Visit Bahamas.com or call 1-800-BAHAMAS for the full listing of participating hotels and to get additional information on how to book the offer.

Life in the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas just keeps getting better. And it’s easy to see why. With world-class diving and fishing, miles of picture perfect beaches, and gorgeous turquoise water, visitors have the opportunity to do everything or nothing at all. From Exuma, Eleuthera and Abaco to exciting Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island, this tropical paradise is as culturally diverse as it is vibrantly beautiful. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bahamas. To purchase one-of-a-kind items and mementos from The Bahamas, visit www.eshopbahamas.com.

Tags: , ,
Posted in Press Releases | No Comments »



01.25.10

BAHAMAS HIGH SEASON HOTSPOTS HARBOUR ISLAND AND ELEUTHERA INTRODUCE “ISLAND EXPLORATION” OFFER WITH RATES FROM $99 PER NIGHT

Hotels Include Complimentary Sailing, Car Rental and Breakfast Daily

NASSAU, Bahamas - Jan. 26, 2010 - Celebrities from Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz to Uma Thurman and Elle McPherson flock to Harbour Island and Eleuthera during the winter months for the kind of warm weather even Los Angeles can’t compete with. Now hotels and resorts on these islands, ranging from properties with waterfront vacation homes featuring private decks to boutique retreats nestled along a picturesque cove, are rolling accommodations, meals and activities into one and offering winter escapes with rates as low as $99 per night.

Travelers booking an “Island Exploration” vacation through Feb. 28, 2010, and staying a minimum of four nights at participating resorts receive: a fifth night FREE, one hotel credit* per room applicable toward car rentals, golf car rentals or excursions, complimentary breakfast for two daily, and one welcome cocktail for two.

Rates and hotel credits vary according to resort, which include:

Eleuthera:
• Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina, offering rates starting at $299 per night for water-view townhomes plus a $200 hotel credit applicable toward any fishing charter, educational tourism activity, or a two-hour sailing excursion to a private island
• Surfer’s Beach Manor, just steps away from the uncrowded Surfer’s Beach and offering rates starting at $99 per night plus a $50 hotel credit applicable towards a rental car
• The Cove Eleuthera, resting along a peaceful cove and offering waterfront bungalows starting at $370 per night plus a $80 hotel credit applicable for a rental car

Harbour Island:
• Romora Bay Resort & Marina, featuring unspoiled harbour views and casual, marina-side dining with rates starting at $300 per night plus a $50 credit toward a golf cart rental
• Sugar Apple Bed & Breakfast, recognized for its cozy rentals starting at $189 plus a $50 hotel credit toward a golf cart rental or hotel gift shop purchase

*Rates based on double occupancy, subject to availability and exclusive of tax and resort fee. Rates and hotel credit vary according to resort and holiday blackout dates may apply.

Flip® camera-worthy footage, including the Glass Window Bridge, where the dark blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean mingle with the turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea, and the famous Pink Sand Beach, are just some of the landmarks that continue to draw travelers from around the world, as well as recognition from The Travel Channel and Sport Illustrated’s swimsuit issue.
-more-

Harbour Island and Eleuthera are easily accessible via scheduled flights on a number of carriers, including Continental Connection, Bahamasair and Lynx Air, a number of chartered flights, and by ferry from Nassau. For more information on participating resorts, corresponding rates and to book travel to Harbour Island or Eleuthera, visit www.Bahamas.com.

Life in the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas just keeps getting better. And it’s easy to see why. With world-class diving and fishing, miles of picture perfect beaches, and gorgeous turquoise water, visitors have the opportunity to do everything or nothing at all. From Exuma, Eleuthera and Abaco to exciting Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island, this tropical paradise is as culturally diverse as it is vibrantly beautiful. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. To purchase one-of-a-kind items and mementos from The Bahamas, visit www.eshopbahamas.com.

# # #

Media Contacts:

Judith HoSang
Weber Shandwick
(212) 445-8122
jhosang@webershandwick.com

Anita Johnson-Patty
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
(954) 236-9292
ajohnson@bahamas.com

Tags: ,
Posted in Press Releases | No Comments »



01.12.10

THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS OFFER FREE COMPANION AIRFARE

Bring the whole family to paradise with the winter’s hottest deal

NASSAU, The Bahamas - Jan. 8, 2009 - With the winter chill in full swing and cabin fever setting in, what could be better than a free ticket for a sun-drenched escape?

The Islands Of The Bahamas have just announced the season’s hottest offer - FREE companion airfare to a Bahamas island destination of choice. Travelers who book by March 3rd receive free companion airfare for bookings of four nights, allowing for an inexpensive tropical getaway in the middle of the frosty winter months. Choose from more than 40 participating properties throughout Nassau/Paradise Island, Grand Bahama Island and the Out Islands, each offering idyllic crystal-clear blue waters and soft white sand.

In the Out Islands (known for barefoot elegance, endless beaches and pure relaxation), participating hotels include the Abaco Club on Winding Bay and Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina. On Grand Bahama Island (home to assorted ecological wonders and soft adventure activities), participating hotels include the Radisson Our Lucaya Grand Bahama Island and Pelican Bay at Lucaya. Participating hotels on Nassau/Paradise Island (which offers family-friendly activities, fine dining and glamorous nightlife) include Atlantis Paradise Island, the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort and Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island. Travelers can visit Bahamas.com or call 1-800-BAHAMAS to learn about the full listing of participating hotels and to get additional information on how to book the offer.

Life in the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas just keeps getting better. And it’s easy to see why. With world-class diving and fishing, miles of picture perfect beaches, and gorgeous turquoise water, visitors have the opportunity to do everything or nothing at all. From Exuma, Eleuthera and Abaco to exciting Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island, this tropical paradise is as culturally diverse as it is vibrantly beautiful. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bahamas. To purchase one-of-a-kind items and mementos from The Bahamas, visit www.eshopbahamas.com.

 

# # #

Media Contacts:

 

Meredith Phares
Weber Shandwick
(212) 445- 8110
mphares@webershandwick.com
Anita Johnson-Patty

 
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
(954) 236-9292
ajohnson@bahamas.com

Tags: , ,
Posted in Press Releases | No Comments »



11.11.09

ABACO RESORTS OFFER 20% OFF ACCOMMODATIONS + BREAKFAST DAILY

Golfers, Bird Watchers and Boaters Paradise Launches Winter Deal from $128 Per Night

NASSAU, Bahamas - Nov. 11, 2009 - It’s impossible to please everyone, unless you are The Abacos. This collection of cays in The Islands Of The Bahamas has been a haven for boaters, bird watchers, golfers, snorkelers, scuba divers and fly fishing and deep sea fishing enthusiasts, and now for travelers in search of a winter deal.

Through Jan. 31, 2010, resorts throughout The Abacos are offering 20% off accommodations, complimentary breakfast for two daily and one welcome gift per room with rates starting at $128 per night based on double occupancy.

Participating resorts include:

• The Abaco Beach Resort, Marsh Harbour
• Bahama Beach Club Resort, Treasure Cay
• The Conch Inn Hotel & Marina, Marsh Harbor
• Green Turtle Club, Green Turtle Cay (or 20% off dockage + welcome gift)
• Hope Town Harbour Lodge, Hope Town (or 20% off dockage + welcome gift)
• Sea Spray Resort & Marina, Elbow Cay
• Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina, Treasure Cay

*Rates based on double occupancy, subject to availability and exclusive of tax and resort fee. Rates and welcome gift vary according to resort, and holiday blackout dates may apply.

This savings means more money for activities in and on the water, from diving and snorkeling with the legendary Brendal’s Dive Center or a beach picnic with tour guide Lincoln Jones to boating through Pelican Cays Land & Sea Park and relaxing on any number of The Abacos beautiful beaches. Travelers can also enjoy the view from the top of the candy-striped Hope Town Lighthouse or chat up friends during the Sunday Pig Roast at Nipper’s Beach Bar & Grill.

The Abacos are easily accessible via scheduled flights on a number of carriers, including American Airlines, Continental Connection and Bahamasair and a number of chartered flights. For a list of participating resorts, corresponding rates and to book travel to The Abacos, visit www.Bahamas.com.

Life in the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas just keeps getting better. And it’s easy to see why. With world-class diving and fishing, miles of picture perfect beaches, and gorgeous turquoise water, visitors have the opportunity to do everything or nothing at all. From Exuma, Eleuthera and Abaco to exciting Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island, this tropical paradise is as culturally diverse as it is vibrantly beautiful. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. To purchase one-of-a-kind items and mementos from The Bahamas, visit www.eshopbahamas.com.

Media Contacts:

Judith HoSang

Weber Shandwick

jhosang@webershandwick.com

(212) 445-8122

 

Anita Johnson-Patty

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism

ajohnson@bahamas.com

(954) 236-9292

Tags: , ,
Posted in Press Releases | 1 Comment »



07.23.09

INTRODUCING “CLUB GRAND BAHAMA,” THE WORLD’S FIRST ISLAND-INCLUSIVE VACATION

The Islands Of The Bahamas Redefine All-inclusive Vacations on Grand Bahama Island

GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas – July 6, 2009 – Where could travelers choose to sleep at one resort, feast on fresh local seafood and steaks at restaurants, snorkel and scuba dive top coral reefs, kayak through mangroves, sail and enjoy cocktails on the ocean at sunset and do it all without opening their wallets?  Nowhere, until now, with the launch of the first all-inclusive island destination.  The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has teamed up with the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board to unveil Club Grand Bahama – a flexible, affordable travel (or holiday) experience that has redefined the “all-inclusive” vacation.

Travelers can book a getaway to Grand Bahama Island with absolute freedom of choice: deciding for themselves where to stay, eat and play for one set price. Breaking the mould on the traditional, individual resort all-inclusive vacation, Club Grand Bahama guests select accommodations at one of five resorts, including the conveniently located Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club, the boutique Flamingo Bay Resort & Marina, oceanfront resorts Our Lucaya Reef Village and the Radisson at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, or charmingly decorated harbor-side Pelican Bay at Lucaya Hotel. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with roundtrip airport or harbour transfers to the hotel or resort of their choice. The package includes shuttle bus service connecting the guests to as many as 50 sports and recreational activities from golf and scuba diving to fishing and adventure experiences. The guests will choose from up to 21 dining venues for breakfast and dinner each day of their stay from seaside to elegant indoor dining; plus special beach parties; casino gaming; and exclusive shopping discounts. Club Grand Bahama vacationers will have options in their all-inclusive experience that span the entire destination. To satisfy varying budgets, Club Grand Bahama packages have been divided into Silver, Gold or Platinum levels, with the number of activities and dining options increasing exponentially with each level. Travelers purchase a package and then receive a Club Grand Bahama Card that will be activated at check-in and swiped for meals and activities throughout the vacation. Rates start at $88 per person per night for Silver; $149 per night for Gold and $198 per night for Platinum, excluding tax and resort fees. Complete Club Grand Bahama packages including transportation are now available. For those who wish to cruise to Grand Bahama Island, Discovery Cruise Line now offers Club Grand Bahama from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. On-site help will be available around the clock from Club Grand Bahama hosts, who will be stationed at all hotel locations and key attractions sites, as well as being available via a toll-free phone number, (888) 270-1205.

For information or to book a Club Grand Bahama vacation, visit www.bahamas.com or call 1-800-8-BAHAMAS. Located 55 miles from the coast of Florida, Grand Bahama Island offers a congenial atmosphere and soft-adventure water sports for travelers seeking a family-friendly getaway or romantic escape.  As the fourth largest island of The Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island is a 96-mile stretch of white sand beaches, colorful resorts, national parks perfect for nature walks and kayaking, and is home to the world’s largest underwater cave system.  To learn about Grand Bahama Island, call 1-800-8-BAHAMAS or visit Bahamas.com. To purchase one-of-a-kind items and mementos from The Bahamas, visit www.eshopbahamas.com.

# # #

Media Contacts:

Meredith Phares

Weber Shandwick

(212)445-8110

mphares@webershandwick.com

Terrance Roberts

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism

(242)373-2582

troberts@bahamas.com

 

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Press Releases | No Comments »