Our Ocean, Our World is an immersive adventure open from Feb. 15 to March 4, Photo Credit Our Ocean Our World

THE BAHAMAS ANNOUNCES A ROBUST WINTER CALENDAR

The Bahamas Invites with New Flights and Festivities

NASSAU, Bahamas, JAN. 2023 — There’s no better time to visit The Bahamas than the winter. Throughout 2023, travelers can join in on celebrations marking 50 years of Independence, complete with hotel deals and opportunities to explore the sun, sand, and sea. www.bahamas.com

Bimini Lobster is a Bahamian signature dish Photo Credit MyOutIslands

The Bahamas Debut an Immersive Miami Dining Experience: A company known for its immersive events returns to Miami in partnership with The Islands of The Bahamas to host a 13-day dining pop-up that merges art, entertainment, and conservation efforts. Tickets for “Our Ocean, Our World,” which takes place from 15 Feb. to 4 Mar. 2023, are now available for purchase. Part of the proceeds of the event, which is meant to increase awareness for ocean conservation, will benefit Beneath the Waves, a non-profit dedicated to protecting the ocean’s ecosystems.

Part of the proceeds from Our Ocean Our World will benefit the Beneath the Waves program Photo Credit BahamasLocal

JetBlue to Launch Daily Flights from New York City to Nassau: Beginning in spring 2023, New Yorkers will be able to quickly and easily reach the white sand beaches of The Bahamas with nonstop daily flights on JetBlue from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).

JetBlue will add flights from LGA in New York to Lynden Pindling Airport in Nassau starting in the spring Photo Credit JetBlue

USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards 2023: The Islands of The Bahamas scored nine accolades in the USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards 2023. Honours include “Best Caribbean Attraction” and “Best Caribbean Beach” which were designated to Lucayan National Park (#7) and Tropic of Cancer Beach (#5).

Tropic of Cancer beach in The Exumas is a winner in the USA TODAY Readers’ Choice Travel Awards for 2023 Photo Credit BMOT

Flight and Accommodation Deals From Vacation Express: In partnership with Vacation Express, travelers flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island (FPO) this January, can book a three-night vacation package starting at $699. The package includes round-trip airfare and accommodations at the all-inclusive Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan. U.S. residents who pre-book a 4-night or longer stay at a participating Out Island property can receive a $250 air or ferry credit to save on their travels. Additionally, those who pre-book a 7-night or more stay can get two free airline or Bahamas Ferry tickets from Nassau. Both promotions are available to book now through 12 Feb. for travel until 31 Aug.