Why Semi-Private Flying Is Taking Off

Our annual Readers' Choice Awards winners have been announced! We loved poring over the results to find out what’s sticking with readers and spinning the data into a snapshot of the current moment in travel. Ahead: your manual for planning that...

Four Seasons Nevis wins global accolade from the World Travel Awards

by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies, was named the Caribbean’s Leading Island Luxury Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards. It marked a major victory for Nevis and, by extension, The Federation...

'It's about world-making': Tavares Strachan on his expansive new Lacma exhibition

Everybody remarks on how clear the Bahamian waters are—azure blue, crystalline and teeming with life. The edgless clarity of the Bahamian sky, un-crowded by the blare of light pollution, gets less attention. The artist Tavares Strachan grew up in...

The rare phenomenon that makes some beaches have purple sand

By MARTI STELLING, REPORTER Published: 09:45 EDT, 8 October 2025 | Updated: 09:45 EDT, 8 October 2025 If you’ve ever been to Bermuda or the Bahamas, you’ve probably seen the famous pink-sand beaches, made up of the shells of tiny sea creatures. Or...

St. Vincent rises as one of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing tourism destinations

For decades, the Caribbean tourism scene has been dominated by familiar names: Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, The Bahamas, and Barbados. These destinations have long held the lion’s share of visitor arrivals, consistently topping performance...

King's College School, The Bahamas, Set to Transform Education in the Region

The much-anticipated beachfront boarding house of King’s College School, King’s Beach Lodge, has officially opened, marking a landmark occasion in the evolution of education in The Bahamas, and the world. With an investment exceeding US$85...

CARICOM at a Crossroads: Visa-Free Travel for Haitians HaltedDomestic pressures lead four countries to reverse pilot program, challenging regional unity

By Ismael Perez SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo District, Sun. Oct. 5, 2025 For thousands of Haitians who saw free movement in CARICOM as a door to opportunity and dignity, that door has closed once again. Starting October 1, 2025, Haitians will need visas...

Bahamasair Selects New Inflight Magazine Publisher

Bahamasair has officially selected Beyond The Plan Publishing as the new publisher of its inflight magazine. The selection followed a comprehensive and competitive procurement process, which included reviewing submissions, shortlisting candidates,...

Cooper: Canadian visitors to The Bahamas up 50%

The Bahamas has experienced 50 percent growth in visitors from the Canadian market, as geopolitical tensions change the habits of Canadian tourists, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper said during...

Herschel Walker confirmed by Senate to serve as US ambassador to the Bahamas

Before President Donald Trump took office for his second term, he nominated Walker in December to serve in the role. Walker served on Trump's first administration as co-chair of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. A previous...

New Royal Beach Club Paradise Island ferries

Royal Caribbean International is set to deliver a bold first impression at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island with a new fleet of colorful ferries that will transport cruisers to the destination when it opens in December. The five ferries blend the...

Ex-NFL Star Herschel Walker Confirmed as First US Bahamas Ambassador in Nearly 15 Years

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed former NFL star and political candidate Herschel Walker to serve as the United States’ next ambassador to the Bahamas, filling a position that has been vacant for nearly 15 years. Walker was one of...

Herschel Walker confirmed by U.S. Senate as ambassador to the Bahamas

ATLANTA — Former Georgia Bulldog, NFL great and unsuccessful Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker has been confirmed as the next ambassador to the Bahamas. The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 412 on Tuesday evening, confirming more than...

Bahamian Astronaut Aisha Bowe Graces Cover of New Bahamasair Inflight Magazine

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Bahamian astronaut Aisha Bowe is front and center on the cover of the brand-new UP Magazine, the official inflight publication for Bahamasair, marking the launch of a fresh, reimagined travel experience for passengers. The...

Ex-NFL star Herschel Walker confirmed as first U.S. Bahamas ambassador in nearly 15 years

By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON(Reuters) -The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed former NFL star and political candidate Herschel Walker to serve as the United States' next ambassador to the Bahamas, filling a position that has been vacant for nearly 15...

GB Chamber President: Hurricanes Were The Nail In The Coffin For GB Tourism

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – For many Grand Bahamains, today marks a dreadful memory. Nine years ago, the island was hit by Hurricane Matthew, a category 4 hurricane that among other things was the beginning of the end for the Grand Lucayan Resort.

Miami-based National Association of The Bahamas commended by Minister Moxey for its donation to The Beacon School

The Beacon School received a generous donation of tablets on Friday, October 3, 2025, from the National Association of The Bahamas (NAB), a non-profit organisation based in Miami, Florida. “The association is seeking to assist our own Bahamians,...

BAMSI Strengthens Role in Tourism Development with Fly Fishing Guide Training and increased financial support

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) underscored its expanding role in national tourism and economic development recently, hosting a three-day seminar for experienced tour guides and taking center stage at the official...

NPIPB notes growing interest in Bahamas from UK

The Nassau and Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB) has seen a 100 percent increase in website visits from the United Kingdom (UK), as the tourism body seeks to increase travel to The Bahamas from that market, the board said in a press...

First cool front of autumn to push through Palm Beach County. Find out when.

West Palm Beach temperatures could drop to the upper 60s inland with lower humidity and reduced rain chances. The front follows an unusually wet September for South Florida, which saw rainfall totals well above normal. This weather pattern is also...