The Minister of Tourism releases new report detailing rise of Family Island destinations For anyone visiting Exuma these days, it does not take long to appreciate a very basic truth – it’s busy. Of course, Exuma is not, nor will it ever be, “Nassau busy”. Instead, there is an energy on the island as just…
Tour De Turquoise 2018 raises nearly US$20K and honours Cameron Williams, who died in tragic sailing accident last December Hearts were heavier this year for the Tour De Turquoise, an annual cycling event that has raised over $100K for the island and celebrates the community’s youth. As philanthropists rode side by side with students from…
Family Office Experiences (FOE), which hosts retreats and conferences for an elite clientele, led a group of athletes and executives for five-day event in Exuma In Minnesota, with record cold temperatures outside, thousands of fans scurried into the stadium in February to take in Super Bowl LII. Meanwhile, less than 2,000 miles south, on the…
The Bahamas is the only country with two beaches in the top five for USA Today’s 2018 Best Caribbean Beach category In an island chain with thousands of pristine beaches, where you can still sink your toes into sand that has never been touched before, it is hard to pick just one. Nevertheless, USA Today…
Original crew of ‘When Pigs Swim™’ visits Staniel Cay and Great Exuma for several days of shooting for new full-length movie, to be released in fall 2018 in tandem with a book on the famed attraction The original crew of the award winning film ‘When Pigs Swim™’ reassembled this month to film a full-length sequel…
Estate of June & Max Arnold makes generous donation to Exuma Foundation of Canada, with fond memories of their ‘second family’ It is often said that a place is not defined by its weather, the restaurants, the buildings or its attractions. It is the people that matter. While Exuma might be arguably the most beautiful…
GIV Bahamas Inc serves as official sponsor of tournament, as guests enjoy a week of golf, parties and relaxation at Grand Isle Resort For the second straight year, stunning Emerald Bay played host to a major tournament on the Professional Golf Association (PGA) circuit, attracting players, spectators and millions of others watching on television screens…
Luxury resort commands dominant presence in lounges and at exclusive soirees; Exuma unscathed by hurricanes and open for yachting business Grand Isle Resort and the island of Exuma stole the show at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show earlier this month, as many other yachting destinations in the Caribbean struggle to get back on their…
GIV Bahamas, an official sponsor, is pleased to offer a complimentary foursome for the tournament, which includes a golf tutorial with legendary pro Greg Norman For the second straight year, Emerald Bay will play host to a major golf tournament played on one of the most beautiful courses in the world. Meandering around the mega yacht…
D’Aguilar says third-annual event, from October 6-9, ‘ticks all the boxes’ as it expands into National Heroes Day Weekend celebration The Bahamian government threw its weight behind the third annual Run for Pompey earlier this month during an official press conference in the nation’s capital. With an office in the Ministry of Tourism buzzing with…
Ministry of Tourism and GIV Bahamas celebrate partnership in global success of swimming pigs In a powerful display of public and private partnership, GIV Bahamas Inc. presented the Minister of Tourism with an official copy of ‘When Pigs Swim™’, the film that helped ignite a transformational marketing campaign for the Exumas. “Since the film’s release…
Editor of top publication says tourists increasingly drawn by unique experiences Exuma has been voted among the top islands in the world, according to Travel + Leisure, with a trend towards visitors seeking unique experiences rather than the conventional sun, sand and sea. Unveiled as part of the publication’s ‘2017 World’s Best Awards’, Exuma came…