Summer is here, U.S. re-entry restrictions are in our rearview and American travelers are beyond ready to embark on long-awaited vacations. And, the Bahamas is bound to be one of this year’s hottest destinations, thanks to newly eased entry protocols and a wave of new flights that make accessing the islands easy.
Spanning 100,000 square miles of some of the clearest ocean waters on the planet, the archipelago is a perennial favorite among those in search of blissful weather, tropical terrain, award-winning beaches, colorful coral reefs and pristine wildlife encounters, combined with the islands’ warm and vibrant Caribbean culture.
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Here’s what’s new in The Bahamas for July:
The Bahamas Pares Down Entry Protocols — From June 19, international travelers entering The Bahamas no longer need to apply for The Bahamas’ Travel Health Visa, regardless of their vaccination status. “We acknowledge that the Travel Health Visa was a burden for travellers, and we are pleased to be able to eliminate it,” Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, said in his June announcement.
All unvaccinated visitors aged two years and older still need to submit proof of a negative PCR or antigen test taken within three days (72 hours) of departure for The Bahamas; but vaccinated arrivals are no longer subject to testing requirements.
BahamasAir Relaunches Orlando–Grand Bahama Route— From June 30 through September 10, 2022, national airline BahamasAir is making it super easy and affordable to reach Grand Bahama Island, with twice-weekly nonstop flights between Orlando and Freeport. And, Inaugural roundtrip airfares start as low as $297.