Posted by: travadmin on Sep 28, 2003 – 11:42 AM newsandinfo  The traditional culture of The Bahamas lives away from the American-influenced urban centers of Nassau and Freeport. The islands’ folkways stem in large part from the tales, bush medicine, music and religion brought over by African slaves. A popular ‘folk’ religion […]

         Posted by: Editor on Oct 22, 2006 – 12:21 PM newsandinfo  Under an agreement expected to be signed in February, students can travel to the Bahamas, bask in the sun, surf the blue waves and explore historic Nassau, all while receiving academic credit. Last month Linda Davis, vice president for research, graduate […]

         Posted by: Editor on Jun 27, 2007 – 12:05 PM ecotourism  Think traveling responsibly means forgoing creature comforts? Think again. Christian Parenti surveys the latest crop of visionary resorts in the Bahamas, and other places and discovers delicious food, attentive service, and true luxury. Welcome to the Caribbean with a conscience. Read […]

         Posted by: Editor on Aug 08, 2006 – 09:33 PM newsandinfo  Chalk’s International Airlines, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, announced Monday that it will begin flying new, land-based aircraft with flights to Bimini and Nassau/Paradise Island, Bahamas, from the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport on Wednesday, August 9 at 10:am.Chalk’s International Airlines, […]

         Posted by: Editor on Apr 17, 2008 – 02:16 PM pampering  Mandara Spa at Atlantis is joining its Steiner Leisure affiliates around the world to celebrate Earth Day by donating funds to plant trees, making pampering pay not only for clients but for the greening of the environment. “This is the year […]

         Posted by: travadmin on Dec 15, 2003 – 03:37 PM casinos  Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. officials announced today that it has opened its casino at the Westin and Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort at Freeport, Grand Bahama. The approximately 19,000 square-foot resort-style casino offers 400 slot machines and […]

         Posted by: Editor on Nov 04, 2006 – 08:28 PM excursions  Getting away together as a family during the holidays and eschewing the pressures of entertaining at home is fast becoming a major trend among consumers with cruise vacations an extremely popular choice for these family holiday getaways. Carnival, the world’s largest […]

         Posted by: Editor on Sep 17, 2007 – 10:55 AM shows  Summer’s end is nearing, however one of the favorite Bahamian summer past times of regatta and homecoming festivals are still going on. And you definitely won’t want to miss the North Eleuthera Regatta. The island famed for the local pineapple will […]

         Posted by: Editor on Jun 14, 2005 – 12:42 PM excursions  Spirit Airlines recently launched its newest Airbus A319 aircraft, dubbed ‘Spirit of The Bahamas.’ The aircraft, which was given the name during a private ceremony Friday, adds to Spirit’s expanding service to The Bahamas, introduced on January 10.Spirit currently offers two […]

         Posted by: Editor on Apr 12, 2008 – 04:09 PM artsandcrafts  Duality and finding structures or patterns in life are prevalent themes in Claudette Dean’s upcoming exhibition, “Lumiere” opening Saturday, April 26 at the Freeport Art Centre in Grand Bahama Island. The exhibit will be on display until May 17 from 9:00am […]