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And throughout 2023,
travellers can join in on celebrations marking 50 years of Independence,
complete with larger-than-life Junkanoo festivities, special hotel deals and
endless opportunities to explore the sun, sand and sea.
Junkanoo Celebrations
Returned to Nassau — After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic,
The Bahamas' cultural festival made its highly anticipated return
to Nassau's Bay Street in December, selling more than 2,500 tickets
for its Boxing Day (26 Dec.) and New Year's (2 Jan.) celebrations. Events will
continue throughout the Out Islands in January with Junkanoo festivals in
The Exumas (6 Jan.) and on Cat Island (10 Jan.).
Hidden Worlds and The
Bahamas Debut an Immersive Miami Dining Experience — Hidden Worlds, a
company known for its immersive events, returns to Miami in
partnership with The Islands of The Bahamas to host a 13-day dining
pop-up that merges art, entertainment and conservation efforts. Tickets
for "Our Ocean, Our
World," which takes place from 15 Feb. to 4 Mar. 2023,
are now available for purchase. Part of the proceeds of the event, which is
meant to increase awareness for ocean conservation, will benefit Beneath the Waves, a
non-profit dedicated to protecting the ocean's ecosystems.
JetBlue to Launch
Daily Flights from New York City to Nassau — Beginning in
spring 2023, New Yorkers will be able to quickly and easily reach the white
sand beaches of The Bahamas with nonstop daily flights on
JetBlue from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Lynden Pindling International Airport
(LPIA).
A New International
Airport Opened on The Berry Islands — On 16 Dec., The Bahamas officially
opened its newest international airport, Great Harbour Cay Airport on The Berry Islands.
Air carriers Aztec Airways, Tropic Ocean Airways and Makers Air all offer
flights from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Bahamas
Recognized Across USA TODAY 10Best Reader's Choice Awards 2023 —
The Islands of The Bahamas scored nine accolades in USA TODAY 10Best
Reader's Choice Awards 2023. Honours include "Best Caribbean
Attraction" and "Best Caribbean Beach" which were designated
to Lucayan National Park (#7)
and Tropic of Cancer Beach (#5),
respectively.
Four of The Bahamas' Digital
Campaigns Win Platinum Viddy Awards — The Bahamas won Platinum
Viddy Awards for the following four digital tourism campaigns: Lady of the Pineapple Fields, Fly Away, Secrets of the West End,
and Welcome to Cat Island.
PROMOTIONS AND
OFFERS
For a complete list
of deals and discounted packages in The Bahamas, visit www.bahamas.com/deals-packages.
Bundle Up Savings
This Winter With Flight and Accommodation Deals From Vacation Express — In
partnership with Vacation Express,
travellers flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Freeport,
Grand Bahama Island (FPO) this January, can book a three-night vacation
package starting at $699. The package includes round-trip airfare and
accommodations at the all-inclusive Lighthouse Pointe at
Grand Lucayan.
Winter Deal from
the U.S. and Canada only for U.S. and Canada Residents
Travelling to the Out Islands — Pre-book a 4-night or longer stay at a
participating Out Islands property and receive a $250 air credit.
The promotion is available to book now through 31 Jan. 2023 for
travel until 31 Aug. 2023. Blackout dates and terms apply.
Celebrate The Ocean
Club's 60th Anniversary in Style — The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons
Resort, Bahamas, is commemorating its 60th anniversary
from 10 – 12 Feb. 2023. To join in on the celebrations, guests can book
the "Diamond Anniversary Celebration
Package," which includes one night at the resort as well as
tickets to the "Diamonds are Forever" dinner reception, themed after
the resort's 007 James Bond legacy. For pricing and more information, guests
can reach out to the reservations team at reservations.oceanclub@fourseasons.com
Join Atlantis
Paradise Island's 25-Year Celebrations for a 25% Discount — In celebration
of Atlantis Paradise Island's
25th anniversary, the resort is offering guests at The Coral, The Royal,
and The Reef up to 25% off a 5+ night stay. The booking window is from 1
– 25 Jan. 2023 for travel through 15 Dec. 2023.
Image Credit: © The Bahamas Ministry
of Tourism, Investments & Aviation
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