Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2020 | Page 16

FLIGHTS RESUME BahamasAir has resumed regular scheduled international commercial flights to Florida from Marsh Harbour, Abaco and Freeport, Grand Bahama. Passengers travelling out of Freeport are advised that check-in for all flights have been re-located to the Fixed Based Operation Building (FBO) at the Grand Bahama International Airport. Incoming passengers can be picked up on the arrival side of this building. Persons wishing to travel to Ft. Lauderdale/ West Palm Beach must present a valid U.S. Visa for processing by U.S. authorities upon arrival in Florida. Passengers travelling to Florida from the islands without a U.S. Visa will have to transit through Nassau. Silver Airways is now offering daily flights between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport every day except Tuesdays with two flights per day on Saturdays. In addition, Silver offers daily flights between Fort Lauderdale and Marsh Harbour every day except Mondays and Tuesdays. Silver is looking forward to resuming service to Treasure Cay in the Abacos in February 2020, pending the airport’s re-opening. Grand Bahama Island Hotels Reopen Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour, a resort that played a key role in Hurricane Dorian relief efforts, reopened in early November. Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach re-opened December 10th, 2019 and is offering 40% off as part of its grand reopening celebration. Grand Lucayan Lighthouse Pointe, Taino Beach Resort & Clubs and more are open and welcoming visitors this travel season. Balearia Caribbean resumes regular service to Grand Bahama Island Balearia Caribbean has resumed its regular sailing to Grand Bahama Island following Hurricane Dorian and increased services with an additional Saturday sailing. The fast ferry service will continue supporting relief efforts on The Abacos and Grand Bahama Island through its partnership with Reach Out Ministries.