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1 THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS

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3 Archipelago of more than 700 islands that extends more than 100,000 square miles in the Atlantic Ocean Located 81 km (50 miles) off the southeast coast of Florida 3 Distinct Destinations Nassau & Paradise Island Grand Bahama Island Out Islands

4 300 Hotels 57 Airports 29 Marinas Democratic Government Economy – Tourism – Banking – Light Industries THE BAHAMAS

5 NASSAU & PARADISE ISLAND Nassau & Paradise Island – Most visited destination in The Bahamas Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas, is located on New Providence Island which connects to Paradise Island via 2 bridges Major hub for all economic activity International Airport – Lynden Pindling International Airport Major Airline Partners (Delta, United, Jet Blue, Silver Airways, Copa, etc) Main cruise lines stopping in Nassau include: Carnival, Celebrity, Costa Crociere, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Disney Branded hotels including – Sandals, Melia, Breezes, Hilton, Atlantis Resort (Marriott Autograph Collection) and Riu

6 LYNDEN PINDLING INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT  Terminal 1 ‐ US Departure Terminal  Terminal 2 ‐ International Arrival Terminal  Terminal 3 ‐ International & Domestic Departure Terminal

7 DISTANCES BETWEEN AIRPORT AND MAJOR POINTS OF INTEREST IN NASSAU Cable Beach: 15 minutos Downtown: 30 minutos Paradise Island: 45 minutos

8 GRAND BAHAMA Second distinct destination within The Bahamas archipelago 35 minute plane ride from Miami, Florida Main cruise lines stopping in Grand Bahama include: Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean in addition to Grand Celebration (Grand Bahama dedicated cruise) and Balearia Bahamas Express (Grand Bahama dedicated ferry) Branded hotels include Memories Grand Bahama Beach Resort & Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach along with boutique style hotels and resorts Island is serene and very eco friendly offering many nature activities to visitors

9 Bahamas Celebration Options of either two night Cruise or Cruise & Stay Departs Port of Palm Beach 6pm arrives Grand Bahama 8am Departs Grand Bahama 6pm arrives Palm Beach 7am http://www.bahamascelebration.com/ Balearia Bahamas Express 3 hour ferry to Grand Bahama Departs Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale at 8am arrives Grand Bahama 11am Departs Grand Bahama 6:30pm arrives Fort Lauderdale 10pm http://www.ferryexpress.com BAHAMAS DEDICATED CRUISES

10 OUT ISLANDS Third distinct destination, with islands comprising of: Abacos, Acklins & Crooked Island, Andros, Berry Islands, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera & Harbour Island, Exumas, Inagua, Long Island, Mayaguana, Ragged Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador Islands are charming, picturesque, tranquil, and secluded Great for niche market activities - fishing, boating and diving Perfect for visitors seeking a relaxed, laid back vacation or honeymooners and families looking for that type of experience Branded hotels such as Sandals in The Exumas and Hilton Hotel in Bimini as well as boutique hotels and resorts

11 RECEPTIVE TOUR OPERATORS Nassau:Website: Majestic Holidayswww.majesticholidays.comwww.majesticholidays.com Cancun: Hotel Bedswww.hotelbeds.comwww.hotelbeds.com USA: American Executive International www.americanexecutive.netwww.americanexecutive.net Galaxy Vacationswww.galaxyvacationsinc.comwww.galaxyvacationsinc.com Gullivers Travel Associates (GTA)www.gta-travel.comwww.gta-travel.com Japan Travel Bureau www.jtbgmt.comwww.jtbgmt.com Kaluah Tourswww.kaluahtours.comwww.kaluahtours.com Majestic International www.majesticusa.comwww.majesticusa.com Team Americawww.teamamericany.comwww.teamamericany.com Tourico Holidays www.touricoholidays.comwww.touricoholidays.com Travalco www.travalco.comwww.travalco.com Viajes El Corte Ingles www.viajeselcorteingles.eswww.viajeselcorteingles.es

12 TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES Nassau & Paradise Island: Bahamas a Sus Ordenes – info@guiasenlasbahamas.cominfo@guiasenlasbahamas.com Bahamas Experience Tours – info@bahamasexperiencetours.cominfo@bahamasexperiencetours.com Bahamas Tours en Español – arturo@bahamastoursenespanol.comarturo@bahamastoursenespanol.com Dan Knowles Tours – info@danknowlestours.cominfo@danknowlestours.com Leisure Travel & Tours – info@leisuretraveltours.cominfo@leisuretraveltours.com Majestic Tours Ltd. – kingdom@majesticholidays.comkingdom@majesticholidays.com Grand Bahama: Elite Travel & Tours - elitetravel@coralwave.comelitetravel@coralwave.com Experience Grand Bahama with Hida – hida@experiencegrandbahamaisland.comhida@experiencegrandbahamaisland.com H. Forbes Charter Services – bahamas@forbescharter.combahamas@forbescharter.com Out Islands: Taxis, car rentals and ferries are the only modes of transportation and can be organized with the assistance of your hotel or the local tourist office


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