Travel in Bahamas

Sometimes, even Barbie needs a break from Malibu Beach. Flush with cash from her $1.4 billion blockbuster eponymous movie released last summer, she’s taking her first-ever Caribbean vacation—and she’s chosen the splashiest, pinkest resort she could find.

Don’t wander off the resort after dark. Keep the flashy clothing and jewelry to a minimum. Stay aware of your surroundings. Those are some of the travel rules that Ginger Moore, a retired logistics analyst from Panama City, Fla., adheres to on her solo trips throughout the Caribbean.

WHY IT RATES: Sea Cloud Cruises is offering a new round-trip Miami itinerary for 2025, allowing travelers to enjoy a fun private yacht-style cruise onboard a brand-new, three-masted ship unlike any other. — Lacey Pfalz, Associate Writer, TravelPulse

Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship Disney Treasure now has a signature song: “Live the Adventure,” performed by Jordin Sparks.

Americans have their sights set on sunny beach destinations this spring.

Luxury prices around the world increased by an average of 3.1% in 2023, with Manila (26%) leading the rankings and Dubai (15.9%*) in the second spot.

It's official: Short cruises on giant ships seem to be the flavor of the month in the cruise world.

Celebrating photography beneath the surface of oceans, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools, the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest has announced this year’s amazing winning entries.

In an extraordinary display of the strength of our country’s tourism sector, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is proud to announce record-breaking visitor arrivals for 2023, which exceeded the forecasted projections. Surpassing all previous records, the nation welcomed a total of 9,654,838 visitors in 2023, marking a historic milestone in its journey as a leading global tourism destination. This figure represents a 38% increase over 2022 and a 33% increase compared to the previous 2019 record.

Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages offer completely different experiences. And I've cruised with both.

Travel advisors and suppliers said that updates to U.S. State Department travel advisories citing crime in Jamaica and the Bahamas did not cause cancellations but did prompt concern and outreach from clients.

When Marisa Coulson, her husband and daughter moved to Majorca from New York in 2019, she packed her collection of branded hotel items, including a sweatshirt from Sunset Beach Hotel on Shelter Island; a hat from the Dunmore in Harbour Island, the Bahamas; and an “ancient” sweater fraying at the seams from the Chateau Marmont, a West Hollywood hotel known for its celebrity residents and scandals.

The cruise industry is a major player in the global tourism industry, and it continues to grow year after year. The global cruise market was valued at $7.25 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow 11% from 2022 to 2028.

While the winter blues is a common condition right about now, smart travelers will trade the malady for the much happier Caribbean blues—the cerulean reefs of Saint Lucia or the ultramarine hue of Jamaica’s deepest depths. Find the perfect getaway at Sandals Resorts with the special Winter Blues sale.

Booking a cruise may seem straightforward enough—pick a location, find a ship, pay your deposit and start packing. But, in reality, it can be one of the most confusing travel experiences to navigate on your own.

What do you get when you cross a Las Vegas pool club with a cruise ship and a private island? You get Royal Caribbean's new Hideaway Beach.

The Bahamas plans to charge cruise lines 10% on goods and services provided on the their private islands, according to reports.

One of Carnival Cruise Line’s upcoming $500 million projects has the potential to become a massive money tree for the popular operator.

Cruise line private islands have been making headlines lately: Most recently, news broke that the government of the Bahamas would rescind the tax-free status enjoyed by the islands on goods and services, which going forward will be subject to 10 percent VAT.

The company behind Dubai’s pair of Atlantis resorts has opened its first hotel intended purely for the fitness crowd. Kerzner’s new Siro hotel is located alongside the group’s latest One&Only hotel, both located in a skyscraper complex called One Za’abeel.

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