What's new in The Bahamas this April

The spring break season is in full swing, and visitors seeking warmer weather should head to the Bahamas. The islands are packed with vacation choices that appeal to everyone, from large families and friends to newlyweds, thanks to fresh resort offerings, new tourism investments, and new enterprises opening their doors. Read on to learn more.

Angel Fish Creek Bridge opens in Abaco

Following the restoration and renaming of the Angel Fish Creek Bridge, the longest single-span bridge ever built in The Bahamas, which was destroyed by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, the communities of Great Abaco and Little Abaco have been rejoined.

The Bahamas Distillery Company begins production in Freeport

The Bahamas Distilling Company, based in Freeport, has begun production of two rums: Floating Pig Spiced Rum and Hammered Coconut Rum, and spirits are in high demand on Grand Bahama Island.

Iggy Azalea headlines at Resorts World Bimini

From the 15th to the 17th of April, Resorts World Bimini will host a weekend-long party for fans to see GRAMMY® nominated musician Iggy Azalea perform live. Packages start at $598 per person and include round-trip transportation from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a two-night resort stay, and a free concert ticket.

Carnival Cruise Line marks 50 years visiting The Bahamas

Carnival Cruise Line celebrated 50 years of visiting The Bahamas on 10 March 2022. To honour the long-standing partnership, festivities at Pompey Square, Nassau, featured remarks from the Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation and live performances by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Band.
The Bahamas revered as a top travel destination

For its calm ambiance and vibrant ecosystem, U.S. News & World Report names the Bahamas as “Best Family Spring Break Destination”. The Bahamas has also been nominated for a number of World Travel Awards, including “Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination” and “Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination,” among others. The World Travel Awards’ online voting period ends on May 3rd.