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Two arrested over Exuma boating accident that injured tourist

The Nassau Guardian ·

Police in Exuma arrested two men in relation to grievous harm by negligence following a boating accident that left an American tourist severely injured last week. The Exuma residents, 55 and 21, were being questioned in connection to the incident...

Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club now available to book

Travel Press · July 7, 2025

Royal Caribbean has opened bookings for the first-of-its-kind beach club experience in The Bahamas. Vacationers booked on sailings visiting Nassau beginning late December 2025 can purchase their all-inclusive day passes on Royal Caribbean’s...

CTO launches plan to reimagine Caribbean tourism

Travel Press · July 7, 2025

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is planning to transform the region’s tourism sector with a new three-year plan that outlines a strategic vision that will position the Caribbean as a global leader in sustainable tourism, while...

Wedding bookings decline in July and August

The Nassau Guardian ·

Members of the Bahamas Bridal Association (BBA) are experiencing a soft summer. Lesley Pinder, president of the BBA, told Guardian Business that there was a decline in summer wedding bookings in July and August. “Some of our members have said that...

Educators and industry leaders celebrate 20 years of transformative tourism internship program

Eye Witness News · July 6, 2025

NASSAU, The Bahamas — Industry partners, The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), The Bahamas Ministry of Education & Technical & Vocational Training (MOETVT), The University of The Bahamas (UB), The College of Tourism, Hospitality,...

Body found in Turks and Caicos as search continues for missing New York tourist

Fox News ·

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Police in the Turks and Caicos Islands have discovered the body of a man while searching for a New York man who went...

The 8 Best Cruises for Solo Travelers, Experts Say

Best Life - New York · July 6, 2025

If you've ever dreamed of setting sail on your own—no travel companions, no compromises—2025 is the perfect time to make it happen. With more cruise lines than ever rolling out solo cabins, no single supplement fees, and curated events just for...

A New Plan to “Reimagine” Caribbean Tourism

Caribbean Journal · July 6, 2025

The Caribbean has long been a mosaic of sun, sea, and culture — but now it wants to be something more. With a bold new roadmap unveiled in New York last month, the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization is charting a path not just to...

Beach weather: tracking the tropics in the Carolinas from Myrtle Beach to the Outer Banks

WXII 12 - North Carolina · July 5, 2025

Beach Forecast in the Carolinas from Myrtle Beach to the Outer Banks Heading to the beach soon? Take a look at the forecast for beaches in North Carolina and South Carolina. WEATHER GOING INTO OUR SATURDAY, CHRIS, BUT NOW WE’RE TALKING ABOUT...

Army Ranger nearly sliced in half after being struck by hit-and-run boat in Bahamas

Daily Mail · July 6, 2025

A former Army Ranger is enduring a grueling recovery after a family vacation to the Bahamas went horribly wrong. Brent Slough, 42, was nearly sliced in half in a boat hit-and-run incident on the first day of a trip he was on with his wife,...

CTO Launches Reimagine Plan for Caribbean Tourism at Caribbean Week in New York

I News Cayman · July 6, 2025

Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization CTO Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill addressing delegates during the launch of the Reimagine Plan in New York NEW YORK, NY (July 5, 2025) — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled a bold three-year...

Bahamasair and Jamaica Tourist Board Celebrate Tourism Synergy

Bahamas Local ·

Two of the Caribbean’s most iconic tourism powerhouses, The Bahamas and Jamaica, recently came together for a high-impact Sales Blitz designed to deepen regional ties and redefine intra-Caribbean travel. The multi-day Sales Blitz brought together...

Former Army Ranger struck by boat propeller in hit-and-run during Bahamas vacation: ‘His bottom was almost completely detached’

New York Post · July 6, 2025

A former Army Ranger was nearly sliced in half when he was struck by a propeller of a boat that ran him over in a disturbing hit-and-run as he snorkeled off the coast of the Bahamas during a family vacation. Brent Slough, from Prosper, Texas, is...

'Hidden paradise' island has white sand beaches and turquoise waters

Nottingham Evening Post · July 6, 2025

A stunning island has garnered acclaim for its powdery white sand beaches' and 'vibrant turquoise waters', earning the title of a 'hidden piece of paradise' with a diverse array of wildlife. Globetrotters have an impressive selection of...

PHOTOS: Celebrity Xcel debuts four new spaces

Travel Press · July 9, 2025

Celebrity Cruises reveals four brand new venues, creating even more ways to restore and explore while on vacation on Celebrity Xcel. “Celebrity Xcel will set sail with seven new elevated experiences that invite guests to escape their daily routine...

You Can’t Get Anymore Bahamian Than Bahama Hand Prints

Our News Bahamas · July 5, 2025

Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In 1966, Bahama Hand Prints started bringing unique, handmade, colourful prints to The Bahamas. The late Helen Astarita and Berta Sands started this small manufacturing business, and now nearly 60 years later, it...

The $1.3 Billion Utopia Of The Seas Is Royal Caribbean’s Big Bet On Short Cruises

Maxim · July 9, 2025

Royal Caribbean’s gamble on packing more fun into a shorter cruise is paying off. (Royal Caribbean International) Cruising is now doing more with less. Royal Caribbean’s $1.3 billion gamble—the Utopia of the Seas—set sail last summer as a big bet:...

Cameron Boozer's girlfriend Yva Lauren Cao, shares 3-word reaction to wholesome snaps with her 'bestie'

Sportskeeda · July 9, 2025

Cameron Boozer, the son of the two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, signed with the Duke Blue Devils after concluding his impressive high school career at the Columbus Explorers. The 6-foot-9 power forward led the school to their fourth...

The Rum-Soaked History Of Key West's Most Famous Cocktail

Southern Living ·

On the southernmost edge of Florida—and just 100 miles from Havana, Cuba—is Key West, an island community beloved for its relaxed vibes, bohemian history, and top-notch barhopping scene. Key West bars take several cues from their not-so-distant...

North Texas family’s dream Bahamas vacation turns into nightmare after husband and father nearly cut in half by boat propeller

KVIA - Texas · July 5, 2025

By J.D. Miles Click here for updates on this story Texas (KTVT) — A dream summer vacation in paradise this week has turned into a nightmare for a Prosper family. A 42-year-old husband and father is in intensive care in a Miami hospital after a...