In anticipation of the winter season and beyond, The Bahamas has unveiled expanded air service from the U.S., along with a generous number of celebratory events.
Bolstered Air Service
On the airline front, Tradewind Aviation is debuting daily nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport on 10 Dec. 2026.
American Airlines will launch three daily nonstops between Miami International Airport and Exuma International Airport (GGT) from Dec. 17, 2026, to April 5, 2027.
Breeze Airways will unveil service from New Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nassau, while also debuting nonstop flights between Raleigh-Durham and Nassau. “Flights will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, complementing the airline’s existing twice-weekly nonstop service between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Nassau,” Bahamian tourism officials said.
Winter Events and Celebrations
Upcoming celebrations include Looking ahead Pomp, Snow & CIRQUEumstance at Atlantis, which is scheduled from Nov. 29, 2026, to Jan. 8, 2027 at the Atlantis Theatre in Paradise Island; the Junkanoo Celebrations, which run from Dec. 26, 2026, to Jan. 1, 2027; Andrea Bocelli Live in Concert at Atlantis at the Atlantis Paradise Island Theater on Dec. 31; the Inaugural Run Bahamas Race Weekend on Jan. 31, 2027, in Nassau.
A Secluded Escape on Rum Cay
In other developments, The Bahamas is promoting Rum Cay for travelers looking for secluded destinations with one-of-a-kind attractions, including excellent diving opportunities.
“This 30-square-mile Out Island is home to fewer than 100 residents in the settlement of Port Nelson. Ancient Lucayan petroglyphs in Hartford Cave speak to its Indigenous heritage, while stories of shipwrecks add to its intrigue,” tourism officials said.
“From new air connections and island retreats to cultural celebrations and outdoor adventures, The Bahamas offers compelling reasons to travel this winter and beyond,” tourism officials added.
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