Business chiefs are pushing to open Bahamas islands that have no current COVID-19 cases. Exuma Chamber of Commerce head Pedro Rolle believes economic activity of all the Family Islands, apart from Bimini, should be fully opened. Additionally, a recent Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce report says, “It is felt by many that the Family Islands offer The Bahamas the greatest opportunity for recovery following...
The Bahamas is in great shape to welcome back visitors once the travel restrictions are removed. To demonstrate its international appeal and its determination to bounce back even stronger than before, The Bahamas has been named as 2020 Destination of the Year by travel professionals. The Destination Of The Year Award has been given to the Islands of the Bahamas by the CCRA Travel. The Destination Of The...
If you’re looking for the ultimate escape, then nothing beats your own private island. This is usually a dream reserved only for the ultra-wealthy, however, Hawk’s Nest Cay in Cat Island, The Bahamas is priced at only $1.5million offering a rare yet attainable opportunity. Ideally situated this 42 acre Private Island lies between the best of both worlds. On the Northern side, there are untouched...
At Engel & Völkers Bahamas we support The Bahamas National Trust through different programs and have been fervent advocates of the preservation of the marine life of The Bahamas. The lonesome photographer is putting for sale 10 original photographs (8 of which never published before) at the very special price of $160 per print. All net benefits go to Bahamas National Trust. From Sunday, May...
Now is the perfect time for Spring Cleaning! Now many of us are spending more time at home due to Coronavirus restrictions, Spring Cleaning your luxury Bahamas home can make you happier, healthier and can also help you be more productive if you are working from home. Here are just some of the benefits that Spring Cleaning brings: A Spring Clean can improve heart health. Vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning...
The global economic shutdown is showing its effects on The Bahamas real estate market with sales by ‘completion date’ in the MLS down 37% over the first trimester compared to the same period in 2019, notes Engel & Völkers chief, Colin Lightbourn. Engel & Völkers is a recognised premium residential property, commercial real estate, yachts, and aircraft brokerage and Colin Lightbourn says that...
After five rounds and more than 56,000 votes, the readers have chosen their favorite. Ocean Sand, Bahamas—the runnerup in this 10th-anniversary contest—has been crowned the winner of Tournament Earth 2020. The artistic false-color rendering of sand and seaweed beds in the shallows collected 66.2 percent of the votes in the final round. Thank you to everyone who visited the site and shared in the fun....
A home office should provide the perfect location for focusing on your career: free from distraction yet within the comfort of your own house. A tidy room equals a clear mind, so curate your belongings to create an elegant and personalised workplace. Here are a few clever home office organisation ideas that combine function with style. 1. Install open shelving A simple way to create space in any...
Lyford Cay is one of the world's wealthiest and most exclusive neighbourhoods and a favourite of international property buyers. Lyford Cay, which is 1.4km-long, was established in the late 1950s by the late Canadian tycoon E P Taylor. It is on the north-west coast of New Providence Island. The classic ‘old-style’ 1100-acre community features around 450 luxury homes, many in the British Colonial...
Cable Beach has been hailed as the best beach in New Providence, in the Bahamas, so it is no wonder that the area draws many local and international property buyers. The stunning 2.5-mile Cable Beach features soft, sand and calm turquoise sea, and is a haven for sunbather, boaters and watersport enthusiasts. Sign in to receive updated listings in Cable Beach > Here The opening of the 1,000-acre...