NASSAU, The Bahamas, May 22 /PRNewswire/ — Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon recently wed at a surprise ceremony on the picture-perfect island of Eleuthera, adding to the growing list of stars that have planned their perfect day in The Bahamas. With ideal weather year round, breathtaking beaches, lavish hotels and amenities, not to mention privacy, this tropical paradise has long been a favorite locale for celebrities to walk down the aisle in style.
Always the trend setter, supermodel Cindy Crawford said “I do” to hubby Rande Gerber in May 1998 at the swanky Ocean Club on Paradise Island. Since then, A-list couples have continued to flock to the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas including current NFL commentator Deion Sanders who was married on Nassau Paradise Island, Richard De Niro, son of Oscar winning actor Robert De Niro, who also said his vows on Nassau Paradise Island and Solange Knowles, younger sister of pop icon Beyonce, who wed on Grand Bahama Island. Also married in The Bahamas was Google co-founder Sergey Brin to bio-tech specialist Anne Wojcicki. The sweethearts said their nuptials in May of 2007 on Musha Cay Island on a private property owned by magician David Copperfield.
You don’t have to be rich and famous to get married in The Bahamas. Whether planning a large wedding with hundreds of guests or an intimate ceremony with just close friends and family in attendance, The Bahamas can fit the needs of all personalities, themes, and budgets. With endless hotel and resort options, restaurant choices and activities for the young and young at heart, this chic destination makes planning a wedding effortless. What’s more, possibly the most distinct feature of The Bahamas is the ability for newlyweds to cut the cake on one island and then leave their guests behind to escape to their honeymoon on yet another secluded island in The Bahamas!
Life in The Islands Of The Bahamas is as culturally diverse as it is vibrantly beautiful, from the carefree Out Islands to exciting Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island. With world-class diving and fishing, gorgeous turquoise water and miles of picture perfect beaches, the 700 islands of The Bahamas offer visitors the opportunity to do everything or nothing at all. To plan your own destination wedding in The Bahamas visit www.weddings.bahamas.com for all of your wedding planning needs. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com . To experience The Bahamas at home, visit www.EShopBahamas.com .
NASSAU, The Bahamas, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ — With winter well underway, now is the perfect time to book a tropical getaway to The Islands Of The Bahamas. From now through March 31, travelers can book a 4-day / 3-night stay in the exciting capital of Nassau/Paradise Island or opt for the soft adventure of Grand Bahama Island, all for as little as $299. Enjoy an unforgettable, yet affordable vacation in this breathtaking destination. Participating hotels include:
Nassau/Paradise Island
— Best Western Bay View Village
— British Colonial Hilton
— Comfort Suites, Paradise Island
— Nassau Palm Hotel
— Orange Hill Beach Inn
— Paradise Harbour Club & Marina
— The Paradise Island Harbour Resort
— Red Carpet Inn Nassau
— Sheraton Cable Beach Resort
— Wyndham Nassau Resort
Grand Bahama Island
— The Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort
— Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort
— Old Bahama Bay at Ginn Sur Mer
— Pelican Bay at Lucaya
— Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club
— Flamingo Bay Yacht Club and Marina Hotel
— Best Western Castaways Resorts & Suites
— Island Palm Resort Hotel
— Ocean Reef Yacht Club & Resort
Rates are per person for a 3-night stay and include hotel accommodations only. Ground transfers, taxes, resort levies, gratuities and surcharges are not included. Booking must be completed by March 31, 2008 for travel from April 1 - Dec. 15, 2008. Visit www.bahamas.com/escape for more information.
Life in The Islands Of The Bahamas is as culturally diverse as it is vibrantly beautiful, from the carefree Out Islands to exciting Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island. With world-class diving and fishing, gorgeous turquoise water and miles of picture perfect beaches, the 700 islands of The Bahamas offer visitors the opportunity to do everything or nothing at all. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1- 800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. To purchase one-of-a-kind items and mementos from The Bahamas, visit www.eshopbahamas.com.
MIAMI, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ — For the past four years, Discovery Cruise Line has offered a special program for military personnel serving in the military overseas. To thank them for their service, Discovery offers those who served in Iraq or Afghanistan at any time during the preceding year a free Discovery day cruise to Grand Bahama Island.
Hanns J. Hahn, General Manager of Discovery, said, “We want to recognize our military personnel and remind families of military personnel about this program so they can give them a gift of a totally free cruise this Holiday Season.”
The offer, which is valid until December 31, 2010, is for a free roundtrip cruise to Grand Bahama on Discovery Cruise Line including the cost of all meals on board, all service charges, taxes, and Bahamian departure fees. There are no additional costs involved.
To register a family member, friend or loved one for the free cruise, simply register that person’s name online at DiscoveryCruiseLine.com and Discovery will mail a receipt and a holiday card for them to pass on to the service man or woman. The receipt will entitle the person to his or her complimentary Discovery cruise. The receipt should be presented at the pier at the time of sailing, together with a Military ID and a letter from their unit confirming the places of service during 2007. Advanced reservations are required.
Discovery sails daily from Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island, departing at 7:45 am and arriving back at the pier at 10 pm. Each year Discovery carries approximately 200,000 passengers between the two destinations.
The cruise features all the amenities of a longer cruise in one fun-filled day, including three all-you-can-eat lavish buffet meals on board, exciting casino action, live entertainment, outdoor games and activities, contests, spacious sun decks, a swimming pool, duty free shopping, and more.
For more information about this offer and for reservations call 1-800-93-SHIPS or visit Discovery’s web site at www.discoverycruiseline.com.
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