WHAT’S NEW IN THE BAHAMAS: END OF YEAR UPDATE, EVENTS AND HOT DEALS FOR DECEMBER
The Islands Of The Bahamas are enjoying a cheerful holiday season as the destination ends the year on a high note with record tourism arrivals. The Bahamas has seen an over 10 percent increase in international arrivals through the end of 2018 aided by new and revitalized hotel product, new direct airlift from major hubs and exciting new experiences for travelers – and, there’s no slowing down this month. Travelers visiting in December can expect major end of year cultural celebrations, hot deals for last minute travel and, of course, balmy year-round temperatures.
Hope Town Music Festival Returns for a Fifth Year
The season of giving continues as Combustion Music prepares to return to idyllic Hope Town, December 7 – 9, for the fifth year of the Combustion Music Hope Town Music Festival. Proceeds from the festival go towards three charities in the Abacos, including the Hope Town Fire and Rescue Department, Every Child Counts and Friends of the Environment.
The Bahamas’ Only Ice Skating Rink Is Back for a Third Year
The Bahamas’ only ice skating rink is back again for the third annual Hope Town Christmas Village Festival held at Jarret’s Park in Hope Town, December 16 – 18.
Hope Town will come alive with Christmas decorations, live music and bustling activity for what Monica Cook, founder of the festival, describes as the spirit of community.
Sailors Excited About Best Of The Best Regatta
Over 450 sailors are gearing up for the Best Of The Best Regatta, a much-anticipated event for locals and international fans.
The sailing event will be held at Montagu Bay from December 6 through 9 and will feature races of the A, B and C-class boats.
Boaters prepare year-round for the event, as officials are looking to reinforce sloop sailing as the national sport of The Islands Of The Bahamas.
Golfers At Hero World Challenge Gush Over The Bahamas
As Hero World Challenge gets into full swing, many of the tournament’s players are gushing about The Islands Of The Bahamas.
World renowned golfers such as Tiger Woods, Justin Rose and Tony Finau are among 18 players who will tee off for a $1 million top prize at Albany's par-72, 7,302-yard Championship Golf Course for the fourth consecutive year.
Woods, who is hosting the tournament, said The Bahamas is a great place to hold the much-anticipated event.
Bahamas Named Best Scuba Diving Destination for Big Animals And Top 3 Overall Best Dive Destination in the Caribbean and Atlantic Region by Scuba Diving Magazine Readers Choice Awards
The Bahamas continues to build on its winning streak of awards, accolades and international recognition in tourism. During the recent Dive Equipment Manufacturing Association (DEMA) trade show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 14-17, in Las Vegas, The Bahamas captured seven awards and was named 2019 Best Scuba Diving Destination for Big Animals by the Scuba Diving Readers Choice Awards.
