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What’s New in the Bahamas – Spring 2023

Whether for a spring break getaway or a last-minute escape to warmer temperatures, The Bahamas is the perfect spot to enjoy sun, sand and sea.

What's New in the Bahamas - Spring 2023

With top-tier musical events, brand-new island experiences, and luxurious all-inclusive packages, travellers should book their trip to The Islands of The Bahamas now.

Things To Do in The Bahamas

Grand Bahama Hosts Four-Day Festival to Celebrate Local Artists

The Grand Bahama Port Authority will launch “Art Lucaya,” a first-of-its-kind four-day art festival showcasing 50 local artists.

From 23 to 26 March 2023, events will be held at several locations across the island, including the Port Lucaya Marketplace.

All opening night proceeds will support art programmes at local high schools.

Atlantis Hosts Inaugural Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival

 Foodies are invited to experience the beauty and warmth of The Bahamas as well as the world’s best food and wine at the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, which will be  hosted and produced by Atlantis.

From 15 to 19 March 2023, visitors can enjoy delectable meals paired with exceptional wines put together by master sommeliers and celebrity chefs like Andrew Zimmern and Duff Goldman.

Live musical performances round out the unforgettable event.

Multiple Grammy Award-Winner Lizzo Takes the Stage at Casuarina Beach on Paradise Island

Grammy Award-winning recording artist Lizzo will perform some of her top-charting hits like “Truth Hurts” and “Juice” at Atlantis Paradise Resort on 25 March 2023. 

The concert is part of the resort’s “Music Making Waves Series” and will support the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation.

Tickets are available now to purchase online.

Luxury Pop-Up Shop Opens at the SLS Baha Mar Hotel

Guests at SLS Baha Mar can buy limited-edition PatBO swimwear, beach cover-ups, pyjamas, and more from 31 March to 16 April 2023.

During this time, the pop-up shop will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Launches New Quick Getaways to The Bahamas 

Royal Caribbean announced a series of short summer getaway sailings.

These include trips that depart from South Florida and make stops in Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay, the cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas.

Booking is now open to the public and tickets start at $237 per person. 

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Launches New Quick Getaways to The Bahamas 

Royal Caribbean announced a series of short summer getaway sailings.

These include trips that depart from South Florida and make stops in Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay, the cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas.

Booking is now open to the public and tickets start at $237 per person. 

New Residences at Montage Cay Allow for Private Island Living in The Abacos

The new Residences at Montage Cay, set to open in 2024, will combine private island living with the amenities of a luxury hotel.

These 47 luxurious homes in seven private enclaves, around the island, blend contemporary design with Bahamian influences.

The Bahamas Awarded With Top Honour at 2022 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards 

The Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards recognized The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation for its commitment to making strides towards sustainable tourism and ensuring future resilience.

The Bahamas Destination Stewardship Council, an initiative launched in 2022 to promote more responsible tourism, environmental awareness and a healthier lifestyle overall at the community level, received the highest honour within the Destination Stewardship & Resilience category.

The Bahamas Recognised With Bronze Honours at 2022 HSMAI Adrian Awards for Excellence in Travel Communications 

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) awarded The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation a Bronze Adrian Award for its BBC feature article, “The Bahamas’ Queen of Junkanoo.”

The piece spotlights the Bahamian tradition of Junkanoo as part of the publication’s “50 Reasons to Love the World,” and the Adrian Awards recognize excellence in hospitality advertising, digital marketing and public relations.

Promotions and Offers

For a complete list of deals and discounted packages in The Bahamas, visit www.bahamas.com/deals-packages.

Save Big, Live Luxuriously at the French Leave Resort 

The French Leave Resort in Eleuthera is offering guests an all-inclusive Luxury Package that includes all meals between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., an international selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a personal golf cart, an in-villa private bar, admission to the fitness centre and access to all non-motorised water sports.

The travel window is from now through 23 June 2023.

For pricing and more information, guests can reach out to the reservations team at +1 242-332-3778.

Receive a Fourth Night Free at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar 

Visitors checking in at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar will be in for an unforgettable stay, thanks to the property’s 45+ restaurants, casino and Baha Bay waterpark.

What’s more, guests will receive their fourth night free as well as a $100 resort credit if they book before 15 March.

Blackout dates apply.

Get Extra Amenities When You Celebrate a Special Occasion at Warwick Paradise Island 

Travellers staying at Warwick Paradise Island for three nights or more who are celebrating an anniversary, birthday, or other special occasion will receive a Celebrate in Paradise Package that includes a $75 spa credit as well as a bottle of prosecco.

The booking window for this adults-only, all-inclusive resort is from now through 31 October 2023, for travel until 31 December 2023.


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