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Getting Hitched Onboard a Royal Caribbean Ship Means a Bahamian Marriage

Where: Bahamas
November 13, 2012 at 3:47 PM | by | Comments (0)

Wedding bells can now ring anywhere Royal Caribbean ships sail with the introduction of onboard nuptials. Leave the details to the experts on the ship and your big day will be just as nice as on terra firma.

This is a first for the cruise line, and the 'Royal Romance' program allows for couples to say their "I dos" and those already wed to renew their vows while on vacation. The ship's captain officiates the ceremony and the registration for the marriage will be based in the Bahamas, the registry of the fleet of ships.

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Coachella Jumps the Shark, Lands on a Cruise Ship

July 18, 2012 at 10:20 AM | by | Comments (0)

Whoa. Okay it's official. The live music festival Coachella has jumped the shark so hard it's landed in the deep end of the ocean.

Just yesterday, Coachella promoters Goldenvoice announced that they'd be packing up the popular desert-held music event and adding some water—by theming two cruises after it. The S.S. Coachella will set sail for two consecutive weekends during the notoriously slow weeks of the year for cruising—those right before the Christmas holiday. Brilliant timing if you're a cruise line looking to make a buck, horrible timing for attendees, who will likely have to chose between taking work time off for S.S. Coachella or heading home for the holidays.

And it won't be cheap; no camping or crashing on a stranger's couch possible on this ship. The 2,886-guest Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Silhouette is all staterooms and suites, with packages starting from $500 per person and maxing out around $2,000 per person (of their published prices, "email to inquire" for pricier suites). Remember those amounts do not include booze, soda, taxes & gratuities, shore excursions or travel to and from Fort Lauderdale.

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Where to Smoke, Drink and WiFi When Flying Out of Nassau

Where: Nassau, Bahamas
February 9, 2012 at 1:45 PM | by | Comments (0)

Work on the new international arrivals hall at Nassau's Lynden Pindling International Airport is still underway—but the departures areas are looking pretty nice and, as far as we could tell when flying out on Monday, functioning faster than they did in the past.

One improvement you may be interested in if you like a cigar or a stiff drink before waving goodbye to the Bahamas is the Graycliff Divan Airport Lounge.

This spinoff of the Graycliff hotel, restaurant and cigar company opened its double lounge—one smoking, one non-smoking—last spring opposte Gate C41 in the US departures terminal.

You may not realize it's an airport lounge at first because it looks like a tschotske-filled boutique—and in fact it is. To register for access to your lounge of choice, you must enter through the gift shop.

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Three New Airlines Will Touch Down at MIA in November

October 6, 2011 at 1:05 PM | by | Comments (0)

MIA welcomes three new airlines this fall, just in time for winter getaways. Of course, you can already fly to a gazillion places from Miami International but these new airlines bring cheaper fares to the mix for destinations in the Bahamas and Mexico.

Sun Air International Airlines will begin 18 weekly flights from MIA to five destinations in the Bahamas: Bimini, Marsh Harbour, Treasure Cay and new routes to Andros Town and Governors Harbour. Great news for anyone hoping to avoid the cruise crowds in Nassau and hit up some of the smaller, more remote and luxurious islands and private resorts.

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Three Last-Minute Father's Day Getaway Gifts

June 15, 2011 at 10:02 AM | by | Comments (0)

If you want to take a break from the usual barbecue ritual for Father's Day, treat dad to a quickie getaway. There are still several last-minute deals that will make dad happy and make you look like the best child he ever had.

Check out these three last-minute trips for dad.

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Three Father's Day Trip Gifts for Your Outdoorsy Dad

June 7, 2011 at 10:30 AM | by | Comments (0)

You have less than two weeks left to get dad a Father's Day gift. Avoid going to the mall and picking out yet another tie and treat dear old pops to a vacation. We can help you out with some suggestions for some outdoorsy activities, but it's up to you to book these adventure travel packages before June 19.

Check out three adventure travel deals for dad:

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Where to Go with Your Tax Refund: the Bahamas

Where: Bahamas
March 23, 2011 at 8:47 AM | by | Comments (0)

Tax day is coming, and you are excited not because you look forward to sifting through receipts and credit card statements, but because you're getting a fat refund...probably. The economy may be on its way back up, but you should try to stretch that tax refund as far as you can.

To get the most out of your refund, head to the Bahamas.

The 700-island Bahamas are a good bet for an affordable, spontaneous and quick getaway, since they are only 50 miles off the coast of Florida and there are always plenty all-in-one vacation packages. We recommend watching the deals on sites like Travelzoo and Kayak Deals.

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Charlie Sheen Vows to Fly Around the World Instead of Hitting Rehab

Where: Bahamas
February 25, 2011 at 9:31 AM | by | Comments (0)

So. Charlie Sheen owns a private jet. We'd of had no idea he did, except for today the big news is that he went and flew on it down to a "private tropical island near the Bahamas" to do his "rehab" with two porn stars and his soon-to-be ex-wife Brooke Mueller. Well, Brooke has already given up on Sheen and was spotted back at Miami Airport, while Sheen has talked his way into getting his whole show—Two and a Half Men—cancelled for the rest of the season. Oh, and he also managed to have a little private jet photoshoot before setting off.

Here's hoping customs & immigration makes a full sweep of that jet whenever he returns from his tropical departure, because they don't allow you to go on private island rehab if you're in jail.

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Three Labor Day Weekend Vacation Deals for Under $300

August 20, 2010 at 9:06 AM | by | Comments (0)

Labor Day is almost here, which means one thing: three-day weekend. It's your last chance to enjoy the summer with a great quickie trip.

Check out our three picks for Labor Day weekend getaways:

· Bahamas
Travelzoo is offering a great deal to Paradise Island: $299 for four nights in the Comfort Suites Paradise Island and round-trip airfare. You'll also get entry into Atlantis Resort's Aquaventure Water Park (adjacent to the hotel) and a daily breakfast. Warning: It's hurricane season in the Bahamas; hurricanes occur infrequently, but check the weather before booking.

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Katy Perry Snorkels in Atlantis While Fiance Russell Brand is Stuck in New York

Where: Bahamas
July 22, 2010 at 11:59 AM | by | Comments (0)

While her soon-to-be husband, Russell Brand, was hard at work in New York City on his next movie, a remake of the 1981 classic Arthur, Katy Perry enjoyed some fun in the sun with her entourage earlier this week.

Katy, who performed at Nassau's Atlantis Resort Grand Ballroom on Saturday night, decided to spend a few extra days at the Bahamas resort, along with her brother David Hudson, her assistant Suzanne Sansone and stylist Logan Horne.

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Why is Justin Bieber in the Bahamas with Kim Kardashian?

Where: Nassau, Bahamas
June 14, 2010 at 1:25 PM | by | Comment (1)

How dare Kim Kardashian touch, and then mess up, the holy grail of teenage popstardom? We of course are talking about Justin Bieber's hair, which took a short trip down to Nassau, Bahamas over the weekend for a "photoshoot."

What kind of photoshoot would involve the most buxom Kardashian and a 16-year-old frolicking on the beaches around the Atlantis Resort? We're guessing one for Rolling Stone or something, but we're just hoping that Atlantis Resort kept the screaming teens at bay and the googley-eyed guys too.

On the return trip, Kim tweeted that not only was the turbulence bad, but that the airline lost her bags (what, no private plane?) and she got locked out of her place. This is the curse that comes with messing up Bieber's hair in the Bahamas. Consider yourself warned.

Related Stories:
· Kim Kardashian Tweets Travel Woes [dbTechno]
· Kim Kardashian Outs an Air Marshall Via Twitter Using In-Flight WiFi [Jaunted]
· Celeb Travel [Jaunted]

[Photo: TwitPic]

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Trouble In Paradise As Bahamas Cruisers Targeted By 'Unusually Brazen' Criminals

December 14, 2009 at 4:43 PM | by | Comment (1)

It was a good news/bad news kind of thing for Bahamas officials when Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, pulled into Nassau last Friday. On the good news side of the ledger, the ship brought with it tourists and tourist dollars that are still desperately needed in the context of a global tourism downturn. On the bad news side, Royal Caribbean sent a newsletter to all passengers warning that Nassau is quickly becoming crime-soaked and dangerous for tourists. Not the best kind of press.

Taken just on its own, the newsletter was hardly anything alarming. It blandly reminded tourists that like all international cities, Nassau has its dangers. Cruise officials suggested minimizing those dangers by staying in organized tours. Two problems though. First, it's still a huge blow to the easy-going image that Bahamas tourism agencies have tried to cultivate. The Prime Minister had to go to a Royal Caribbean celebration and promise everyone that the government's committed to toning down the pace of robberies and murders. Second, as this story from last month illustrates, going on a tour is exactly the wrong way to avoid getting robbed:

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