MESSAGE FROM

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF THE BAHAMAS AND MINISTER OF TOURISM, INVESTMENTS & AVIATION

THE HONOURABLE I. CHESTER COOPER, M.P.

Revel in the variations of culinary delights, fruits, wildlife, historic attractions, and landscapes as you journey from island to island.

Welcome to paradise.

Welcome to The Islands of The Bahamas.

We are delighted that you’re en route to The Islands of The Bahamas, and equally delighted that you chose to fly with us, Bahamasair, the national flag carrier of The Bahamas. For over 50 years, we have had the pleasure of connecting The Bahamas to the outside world and interconnecting the many island destinations within our extensive archipelago.

The Bahamas is a chain of 700 islands located just 50 miles southeast of Florida. Comprised of sixteen unique Island destinations, The Bahamas is home to a population of upwards of 390,000—a people whose legendary hospitality has earned our country renown as one of the world’s friendliest vacation destinations.

Bahamasair takes pleasure in getting you to and from The Bahamas, and is pleased to offer you Up and Away, our inflight magazine, to introduce you to the wide range of experiences to be enjoyed on your visit to our destination. For advice on shopping, eco adventures, historical sites, beaches, entertainment, culture and much more, Up and Away is your trusted guide to the full array of what to see, do and experience in The Bahamas.

This issue of Up and Away highlights five of our islands—Abaco, Berry Islands, Bimini, Exuma and Long Island—taking you on an adventure of the sights, scenes, experiences and snapshots that distinguish the personality of each of these island gems. Revel in the variations of culinary delights, fruits, wildlife, historic attractions, and landscapes as you journey from island to island. Along the way, discover the excitement of regatta sailing, the national sport of The Bahamas; listen in for yoga tips from our contributing yogi; and enjoy the one-of-a-kind creations of a Bahamian visual artist, culinary artist, filmmaker, and photographer.

In The Islands of The Bahamas, you are genuinely welcome. Enjoy your stay with us and come back soon to see more of our beautiful country.

This year marks 50 joyous years of independence for The Bahamas. Celebrate our Golden Anniversary—and everything that makes us uniquely and proudly Bahamian—on any one of our 16 islands.

Plan your getaway at bahamas.com