This story originally appeared at EverythingZoomer.com The Caribbean is one of the world’s top destinations. But which is right for you? Here’s a list of five great spots in the Caribbean you should check out. I’ve visited and enjoyed all of them. SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES The second half of the country known as St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a sheer delight. On the island of Bequia, which is just a short ferry ride from St. Vincent, you’ll find a sleepy waterfront village called Port Elizabeth. It’s got a wonderful, laid-back vibe and small, narrow streets packed with Read more
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Hurricane Nicole has moved out of The Islands Of The Bahamas and an all clear has been issued for the entire Northwest Bahamas. Effective at 5 a.m. today (Thursday, November 10), hurricane warnings for Grand Bahama, Abaco and The Berry Islands, as well as the tropical storm warning for Bimini, had all been discontinued. Officials said several airports reopened as of 8 a.m. on November 10: * Andros: San Andros Airport (SAQ) (MYAN) * The Berry Islands: Great Harbour Cay Airport (GHC) (MYBG) * Eleuthera: Rock Sound Airport (RSD) (MYER) * Eleuthera: Governor’s Harbour Airport (GHB) (MYEM) * Eleuthera: North Read more
This winter, Sunwing customers can return to the dream vacation destination of Freeport, Grand Bahama, the second largest city in the Bahamas. Service starts December 17, 2022, with weekly direct flights from Toronto and Montréal on board Sunwing Airlines. Experiences of a lifetime await sun-seekers in this Bahamian paradise with beautiful weather, pristine beaches, underwater adventures, charming all inclusive stays and a variety of cultural and historical sites. Situated off the coast of Florida in the northwest region of the Bahamas, Freeport offers travellers of all ages a tropical playground with comfortable temperatures year-round where they can discover the depths Read more
WestJet today celebrated the return of 17 sun routes to its network this winter, including flights to Las Vegas, Orlando, Cuba, Jamaica, Tampa, The Bahamas and Puerto Vallarta. The returning routes which were suspended for more than two years, bring enhanced connectivity and vacation options for Canadians and communities across the airline’s network. “The restart of these routes is another positive step in the restoration our network as we solidify WestJet as the reliable, friendly and affordable airline we are known to be,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “We recognize the past three winters Read more
The government of The Bahamas announced today that fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to submit to pre-travel COVID-19 testing to enter the country. All unvaccinated travellers ages 2 and older will be required to obtain a negative COVID-19 test — either a negative RT-PCR test or a Rapid Antigen test — taken no more than three days (72 hours) prior to travel and present the negative test results at check-in before travel to The Bahamas. Changes go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2022. The government on Wednesday said it was eliminating the mandatory Read more
