Guests can enjoy a choice of well-appointed hotel rooms and one, two and three-bedroom suites all individually air-conditioned at the adult and kid-friendly pool areas and the Lagoon Beach just a short stroll from the Resort's Ocean Beach. Unique features include kitchen facilities in the suites along with open-plan living and dining room and a Jacuzzi tub in the master bedroom.
The Blue Sail Restaurant and Bar located on the resort's ocean beach is a beautiful outdoor spot with breath-taking views of the ocean. Guests are also steps away from the picturesque Olde Town and nearby local food and beverage favourites such as Twisted Lime, Spritz, The News Café, and Bon Vivants Café and Cocktails - all within a short walk.
Other Bahamas attractions
In an effort to make a safe, much-needed Bahamian getaway more seamless, the Ministry of Tourism has introduced an interactive map that provides visitors with an island-by-island guide of the most up-to-dateinformation, including business hours of operation, beach access and more.
Hotel reopenings across the Bahamas include Atlantis Paradise Island, scheduled to reopen on 10 December, and Eleuthera's French Leave Resort, reopening on 15 December. Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and Exuma's Grand Isle Resort & Spa are both scheduled to reopen on 17 December. In the new year Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort will reopen on 28 January 2021 while Sandals Emerald Bay will reopen on 1 February.
Airport expansions
Exuma International Airport is getting a major upgrade. The project, which is scheduled to begin next month, will expand the terminal from 2,000 square feet to 60,000 square feet. The country is planning additional airport expansions for Long Island, which is expected to be completed in March 2022. The project will expand the airport's runway from 4,000 feet to 6,500 feet.
Promotions and offers
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is offering guests 20 percent off just in time for the resort's 17 December reopening. Book by 6 December 2020 for stays up to and including 4 April 2021.
Coral Sands Resort is offering a $100 resort credit inclusive of daily continental breakfast for two and access to all non-motorized water sports when staying for a minimum of two nights. The offer is valid until 15 December 2020.
For a complete, up-to-date listing of deals and packages for the Bahamas visit www.bahamas.com/deals-packages.
About the Bahamas
With over 700 islands and cays and 16 unique island destinations, the Bahamas lies just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, offering an easy fly away escape that transports travellers away from their everyday. The Islands of the Bahamas have world-class fishing, diving, boating and thousands of miles of the earth's most spectacular water and beaches waiting for families, couples and adventurers. Explore all the islands have to offer at www.bahamas.com
Conditions of entry
Streamlined entry protocols are in place for visitors.
Effective 1 November 2020 the Bahamas will require all travellers to:
- Obtain a negative COVID-19 RT PCR test five (5) days prior to arrival.
- Apply for a Bahamas Health Travel Visa at travel.gov.bs
- For the duration of the visit, complete a daily online health questionnaire for symptom tracking purposes.
- Take a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test on Day 5 of the visit (unless departing on day 5).
- Always wear a mask and always social distance in public places.
In addition, beginning 14 November 2020, all visitors will be required to opt-in to mandatory COVID-19 health insurance when applying for their Health Travel Visa. The insurance will cover travellers for the duration of their stay in the Bahamas.
Intending travellers should check for updates to these conditions.
Photos courtesy of The Islands of the Bahamas