Posted by: travadmin on Dec 14, 2003 – 02:22 PM diving  The Bahamas, boasting the third longest set of coral reefs in the world, has prime scuba diving and snorkeling venues. New Providence Island: Many ships have sunk near Nassau in the past 300 years, and all the dive outfitters here know […]

         Posted by: Editor on Jan 05, 2005 – 09:20 PM newsandinfo  Spirit Airlines, the low-fare leader, is offering a sale with fares starting at $44*. Fares are available for travel January 10 through March 10, 2005, and are valid Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday southbound, and Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday northbound. Blackout dates: 1/17/05, 2/18/05, and 2/21/05.“Everyone should start […]

         Posted by: Editor on Sep 26, 2006 – 10:32 AM newsandinfo  The Ministry of Tourism welcomed a group of 6,500 from Latin American countries to The Bahamas on Sunday. Omnilife de Mexico, a multi- services company headed by Jorge Vergara, has a presence in 15 Latin American countries as well as the […]

         Posted by: travadmin on Feb 02, 2003 – 10:13 PM ecotourism  The Parks are protected under these Bahamas National Trust Act By-laws. Bahamas National Trust volunteers and park rangers are available to give tours of the parks and their inhabitants. Arrangements must be made with the BNT in Nassau: The Bahamas National […]

         Posted by: Editor on Oct 12, 2006 – 10:39 AM newsandinfo  Howard “Butch” Kerzner, chief executive of hotel and casino operator Kerzner International Holdings Ltd., was killed on Wednesday in a helicopter crash in the Dominican Republic. Kerzner was surveying potential development sites for his company when the helicopter went down near […]

         Posted by: Editor on Jan 04, 2007 – 12:43 PM shows  Come on and safari with the Beach Boys next week at the Cable Beach Resort & Crystal Palace Casino in The Bahamas. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have two shows scheduled, the first on Jan. 13 at the Wyndham […]

         Posted by: travadmin on Feb 08, 2003 – 09:20 PM boating  Boat – Be sure that your boat insurance covers you in the Bahamas. Many insurers require a short-term rider to cover the trip outside the U.S., while others require notification of the trip and it’s duration. Coverage is NOT automatic, and […]

         Posted by: Editor on Jul 28, 2006 – 09:51 AM newsandinfo  Kerzner International has reached a major milestone in the third phase of its billion dollar Paradise Island resort development. And Prime Minister Perry Christie predicted that there would be more phases to come, even though it had not been confirmed with […]

         Posted by: Editor on Jun 09, 2008 – 12:46 PM newsandinfo  The Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas, with seven spectacularly themed hotels that total over 4,000 rooms, is one of the world’s most stunningly unique properties – and one of the most technologically advanced. Four years ago, when most hotels had no idea […]

         Posted by: Editor on Feb 22, 2007 – 10:06 AM newsandinfo  “Horizons”, the gated, waterfront mansion where Anna Nicole Smith lived in the Bahamas has become a hot tourist attraction. Read more… Anna Nicole’s Home in Bahamas a Hot Tourist Attraction http://www.firstcoastnews.com/life/entertainment/news-article.aspx?storyid=76221