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TSA PreCheck First International Airport: Nassau, Bahamas (NAS)

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TSA PreCheck has expanded to its first international outpost. U.S. bound passengers departing from the Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas will now be able to take advantage of TSA PreCheck if eligible. Historically, TSA PreCheck has only been for flights departing from the U.S. so it’s nice to see this is being expanded…

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Graycliff Mansion Nassau Bahamas Review – Dinner In Graycliff Wine Cellar

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There are many places to eat on Paradise Island or on the main island of Nassau in the Bahamas, but none come with quite the storied history, let alone wine cellar of the Graycliff Mansion. So we couldn’t resist when one of the members of our party had the bright idea of dinning in the…

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Ocean Club Paradise Island Bahamas – One And Only

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One of my all time favorite resorts is the One & Only Bahamas Paradise Island. It’s the place where everything is always “my pleasure” to serve the guest. An amazing beach, great food, good golf, and a casino only a complimentary Escalade drive away. What’s not to like? Ocean Club Paradise Island Bahamas  The resort…

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Southwest Airlines New International Flights Added

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Southwest Airlines has extended its schedule through Nov. 5, 2022, and added several new routes this time around. Most of the new international routes are being served from Orlando. Additionally, the airline has grown to a record high of 4,526 departures. Southwest Arlines will be adding new nonstop service from Orlando, Florida, beginning June 4, 2024 to:…

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Southwest Airlines Announces Syracuse, NY; Expands Schedule

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Southwest Airlines announced its plans to add service to yet another new destination this year. Syracuse Hancock International Airport will be the newest destination for the airline, as well as Southwest’s 6th destination in New York. Per Southwest, Southwest Airlines Co,  celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its first flights this month, has extended its bookable…

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Hyatt Offers Free COVID-Testing at LATAM Resorts

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Hyatt announced they’ll be offering free COVID testing at 19 participating resorts in Mexico, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, and South America through May 31, 2021. This follows the CDC requirement that everyone arriving back in the United States must have a proof of a negative COVID test. On-property testing options include either rapid antigen or RT-PCR…

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Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar One Bedroom Residence

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Located on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas, you’ll find the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, which is one of three resorts part of Baha Mar, with the others being SLS Baha Mar and the Rosewood Baha Mar. The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has 1800 rooms including 230 suites and residences and is a World of Hyatt Category…

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Southwest Airlines New Routes, Schedule Extension Aug 2020

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Southwest Airlines announced their latest flight schedule which runs through August 10, 2020. Exciting new routes include new service from several of their hubs including Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, as well as from Nashville. On the international front, we see Southwest Airlines adding Saturday only service Houston to Nassau service starting in June. Per Southwest Airlines,…

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Delta Caribbean Expansion, Double Southwest Points, Ritz-Carlton St. Louis

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Martini Review of the Week:  It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. Delta announced they’ll be expanding their Caribbean service this winter by adding additional flights on several key routes. We’ll see added service to San Juan, Puerto Rico;…

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Delta Adding Additional Caribbean Flights this Winter

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Delta announced they’ll be expanding their Caribbean service this winter by adding additional flights on several key routes. We’ll see added service to San Juan, Puerto Rico; Nassau, Bahamas; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Love racking up the Delta Miles? If you are looking for more ways to earn Delta miles, consider The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve…

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Preclearance Locations U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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Arriving back in the United States after an international trip means clearing customs, which can result in lengthy lines. Even worst if you’re trying to make a connecting flight, as sometimes these lines can be over an hour long. However, one of my favorite things about U.S. customs is arriving back from a preclearance destination.…

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