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bahamas

  1. D

    Requested Island Seas Week be Deposited, No Response

    Hi, We have a bi-annual timeshare with Island Seas, Freeport Bahamas. I paid our maintenance fee in December through the Festive site and requested our week be deposited. The payment was acknowledged, the request was not. I tried requesting on the Island Seas owner site, no response. I tried...
  2. RNCollins

    The Bahamas Relaxes Protocols As Cases Decline

    The Bahamas Relaxes Protocols As Cases Decline https://www.caribjournal.com/2022/03/04/bahamas-protocols-relaxes-covid/ Beach view from the Paradise Island Beach Club, with views of Atlantis in the distance RCI Resort: Paradise Island Beach Club #0983 Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas
  3. RNCollins

    Air Canada Returns to Exuma in The Bahamas

    Air Canada Returns to Exuma in The Bahamas https://www.caribjournal.com/2021/12/20/bahamas-exuma-air-canada-return/
  4. RNCollins

    Air Canada Is Launching Flights to Exuma in The Bahamas

    Air Canada Is Launching Flights to Exuma in The Bahamas https://www.caribjournal.com/2021/10/19/bahamas-air-canada-exuma-flights/
  5. RNCollins

    Virgin Atlantic to Launch New Service to The Bahamas

    Virgin Atlantic to Launch New Service to The Bahamas https://www.caribjournal.com/2021/09/15/bahamas-virgin-atlantic-new-service/ The Queen's Staircase in Nassau, Bahamas, also known as the 66 steps, a major landmark in the Fort Fincastle Historic Complex in Nassau Photo by dnaveh /...
  6. RNCollins

    Atlantis Paradise Island reopening in December

    Thanks to @CPNY for the heads up! Atlantis Paradise Island reopening in December https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Atlantis-Paradise-Island-reopening-in-December Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Photo by Agent Wolf / Shutterstock.com
  7. RNCollins

    American Airlines Relaunches Bahamas, Grenada, Barbados Flights

    American Airlines Relaunches Bahamas, Grenada, Barbados Flights https://www.caribjournal.com/2020/10/09/bahamas-barbados-american-airlines/ Shroud Cay, Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park, Exumas, Bahamas Photo by Daniel Sockwell
  8. RNCollins

    Bahamas lifts ban on U.S. visitors but adds a mandatory quarantine

    Bahamas lifts ban on U.S. visitors but adds a mandatory quarantine By Gay Nagle Myers / Caribbean / Travel Weekly / www.travelweekly.com / Jul 26, 2020 https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Bahamas-lifts-ban-on-US-visitors-but-adds-quarantine “U.S. travelers are now allowed to enter...
  9. RNCollins

    Major Airlines Return to The Bahamas

    Major Airlines Return to The Bahamas By Caribbean Journal staff / Caribbean Journal / www.caribjournal.com / July 3, 2020 https://www.caribjournal.com/2020/07/03/bahamas-major-airlines-return/ Island Time Villas George Town, Great Exuma, Bahamas Interval International Code: HWM Getaways
  10. RNCollins

    The Bahamas Plans to Reopen for Tourism in July

    The Bahamas Plans to Reopen for Tourism in July By Alexander Britell / Caribbean Journal / www.caribjournal.com / June 2, 2020 https://www.caribjournal.com/2020/06/02/bahamas-tourism-reopening-july/ “The Bahamas is planning to reopen its doors for tourism on July 1, the country’s Ministry of...
  11. RNCollins

    Virtually Experience the Bahamas National Parks

    Virtually Experience the Bahamas National Parks with a visit to the Bahamas National Trust website. Virtual National Park Experiences https://bnt.bs/explore-your-parks-virtually/ “Even though we've had to close the national parks, they are now closer and more...
  12. RNCollins

    Bahamas Mourns Atlantis Founder

    Bahamas Mourns Atlantis Founder https://www.caribjournal.com/2020/03/22/bahamas-atlantis-founder-mourns/ By Caribbean Journal Staff / Caribbean Journal / caribjournal.com / Mar 22, 2020 “The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean region are mourning the passing of hospitality giant Sol Kerzner...
  13. md8287

    Harborside Atlantis Platinum 1 BR Deluxe Odd Years Free

    We own several timeshares at Harborside and no longer use this 1 BR Deluxe unit at Harborside Resort at Atlantis in the Bahamas. This unit is in phase 1 so it is automatically reserved for week 6 every year but it also floats during the Platinum Season (week 1-17 or 50-52) or can be used as...
  14. RNCollins

    Bahamas Tourism Testing Preclearance in Florida

    Bahamas Tourism Testing Preclearance in Florida https://www.caribjournal.com/2019/12/07/bahamas-preclearance-florida/ By Caribbean Journal Staff / Caribbean Journal / caribjournal.com / December 7, 2019 “In what would be a major boost for those flying to the The Bahamas, the Bahamas...
  15. abrahamw88

    Caribbean (Aruba, Bahamas, Virgin Islands or similar) around 2/1 for 7+ nights

    We are looking for 7+ nights in the Caribbean around the week starting 2/1. Aruba, Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Jamaica or anything similar. Anything beachy will work! Let me know what you have!
  16. RNCollins

    Flying to The Bahamas Just Got Easier

    Flying to The Bahamas Just Got Easier https://www.caribjournal.com/2019/11/13/bahamas-flying-delta/ By Caribbean Journal Staff / Caribbean Journal / caribjournal.com / November 13, 2019 “Fast-expanding regional carrier Silver Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines, the...
  17. RNCollins

    United is Adding a New Route to The Bahamas

    United is Adding a New Route to The Bahamas https://www.caribjournal.com/2019/11/12/bahamas-united-nonstop-denver/ By Caribbean Journal staff / Caribbean Journal / caribjournal.com / November 12, 2019 “United Airlines is adding a new nonstop route to The Bahamas in 2020, Caribbean Journal has...
  18. RNCollins

    An Introvert’s Guide to Atlantis Paradise Island

    An Introvert’s Guide to Atlantis Paradise Island https://www.islands.com/an-introverts-guide-to-atlantis-paradise-island/ By Katie McElveen / Resorts / Islands / Islands.com / September 16, 2019 “There's a reason why introverts seek out island destinations like Dominica, Saba and Nevis: it's...
  19. RNCollins

    Tradewinds: Hurricane Dorian and Abacos

    Today I received an email from Tradewinds: “Important update on Hurricane Dorian and Charters to the Abacos in 2019 Dear Member, Following the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian to the Abacos Islands, we’re pleased to report that thankfully all TradeWinds crew in the Bahamas are...
  20. RNCollins

    Suncrest Treasure Villas, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas June 15-22

    $ 750.00 Suncrest Treasure Villas Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas Week 24: June 15 - 22, 2019 2 bedroom 2 bathroom villa Less than 5 minute walk to great beach Suncrest Treasure Villas are located in Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas. The villa is less than a five minute walk to the beach. The beach...
  21. K

    HGVC Land and Sea offer

    Hello all, Sorry if this has been posted before but I had small changes to questions already asked. I recently was just offered the HGVC Land and Sea $499 offer to come visit the properties. The four locations we were offered were Vegas, Orlando, Mrytle Beach, and (I forgot the other...
  22. RNCollins

    Atlantis Paradise Island Launches New Marine Programs

    Atlantis Paradise Island Launches New Marine Programs https://www.caribjournal.com/2018/06/08/atlantis-paradise-island-launches-new-marine-programs/ The Caribbean Journal / June 8, 2018 “The Atlantis Paradise Island megaresort on Paradise Island is expanding its marine programs to coincide...
  23. RNCollins

    Delta Ramping Up Boston-Caribbean Flights for Holidays

    From the Caribbean Journal 7/9/2017 "Delta Airlines is ramping up its nonstop Caribbean service out of Boston for this year’s holiday season, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier will be operating nonstop Boston flights to Montego Bay Jamaica; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, St. Thomas...
  24. B

    Realtor/Lawyer in Nassau

    Can anyone recommend some realtors or lawyers that they have used to sell a timeshare at Harborside at Atlantis in the Bahamas?
  25. RNCollins

    Opening day has finally arrived for 1,800 room Baha Mar

    Opening Day Has Finally Arrived For 1,800 Room Baha Mar Resort by Danny King April 20, 2017 Travel Weekly NASSAU, Bahamas - - "Baha Mar began hosting media, government officials and VIPs on Thursday, as the long-delayed beachfront resort just west of Nassau prepared to start taking...
  26. M

    Requesting tips and pointers for Harborside

    We are 2 adults and go in May. It would be great to have some recommendations all in one thread from those of you who are regulars there and know how to best work the system. Transportation? Restaurants? Off the beaten path activities? Worthwhile off property Excursions? Tips on avoiding the...
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