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WELCOME!!! And THANK YOU for your business!!!

WHO are we (BOIPB) WHY the Bahamas Out Islands Featured Islands: The Berry Islands, Eleuthera/Harbour Island, and Exuma.

• What to do? Our Bucket Lists.
• Where to stay (hotels/resorts)? Our Recommendations.
• How to get there when you really need to?

Today’s COVID-19 Travel/Entry Requirements Other Island Tips and Recommendations Questions?

TODAY’S ROAD MAP

Here’s what we are going to talk about today…

WHO Are We? is a ‘Hotel Marketing Association’ comprised of 34 hotels, sprinkled across 11 different islands in The Bahamas.

The Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board (BOIPB)

1. To help ALL members achieve higher annual hotel

• ccupancies and increased room revenues, with a focus

also on helping members to deliver a consistent A+ Customer Experience. 2. To assist our members in reducing their operating costs and thus helping them to realize a greater R.O.I.; and 3. To increase the number of satisfied, quality Board members, which in turn would generate more Resort Levy contributions which would then be used to fund more effective marketing initiatives.

OUR BUSINESS GOALS

Goals

Media Strategy

BMOT & BOIPB

syn·er·gy

noun: the interaction or cooperation of two or more

• rganizations, substances, or other agents to produce a

combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. "the synergy between artist and record company"

Proximity to the U.S. Spectacular, UNCROWDED beaches. Relatively warm climate year-round… The Isles of Perpetual June Ideal for getting away from it all; for “rest & relaxation”. World-class water activities/sports, i.e., diving, boating, fishing. Relative safety of the islands. Friendly people. Exotic appeal. English B$ on par with US$

PRODUCT STRENGTHS

Product Strengths

• The Berry Islands is a cluster of 30 cays, most of which

are uninhabited.

• Great Harbour Cay and Chub Cay are the two largest and

most populated islands in the chain.

• Total Population: Approx. 807
• Known for:
• Sportfishing; second only to Bimini as the country’s “billfish

capital.”

• Secluded beaches, perfect for beachcombing, snorkeling and

diving.

• Cliffs and coves that are excellent for hiking.

ABOUT THE BERRY ISLANDS…

Featured Island: The Berry Islands

• Explore the Sugar Beach Caves on Great Harbour Cay.
• Visit Little Harbour Cay and dine at Flo's Conch Bar.
• Take a hike on Hoffman's Cay and jump into a hidden

blue hole.

• Bring your fishing gear and go fly-fishing with Capt.

Percy Darville!

• Go snorkeling on Petit Cay and/or Hawk’s Nest Cay.
• Go diving with Chub Cay Divers at Chub Cay Club Resort.

THE BERRY ISLANDS BUCKET LIST…

Bucket List: The Berry Islands

• Carriearl Boutique Hotel on Great Harbour Cay.
• Chub Cay Club Resort & Marina on Chub Cay.

WHERE TO STAY…

Where To Stay: The Berry Islands

• Stretching over 100 miles long and only two miles wide

at its widest point, this string-bean shaped island is home to pineapple plantations, undulating hills, dramatic cliffs and stunning pink-sand beaches.

• Total Population: Approx. 11,515
• Known for:
• Amazingly sweet pineapples, grown locally.
• Quaint roadside “settlements” (or small towns/villages) that make

for interesting self-discovery day trips.

ABOUT ELEUTHERA…

Featured Island: Eleuthera

North Eleuthera:

• Take in the breathtaking views of the Glass Window

Bridge and the Queen's Baths.

• Explore Preacher’s Cave (where the first modern island

settlers – Eleutheran Adventurers – arrived in 1648.

• Experience the awesome “big surf” waves at Surfers
• Beach. WOW!!!
• Browse at Pam’s Island Made Gift Shop in Gregory

Town.

ELEUTHERA BUCKET LIST…

Bucket List: North Eleuthera

Central Eleuthera:

• Brush up on your bush medicine knowledge at the Leon

Levy Native Plant Preserve.

• Treat yourself at the Governor’s Harbour Bakery!
• Browse through the Island Farm (Farmers’ Market) at

Palmetto Point.

• Enjoy the vibe over lunch or dinner at Tippy’s

Restaurant.

ELEUTHERA BUCKET LIST…

Bucket List: Central Eleuthera

South Eleuthera:

• Visit Lighthouse Beach – one of the most stunning beaches in

The Bahamas!

• Feed the fish at Ocean Hole in Rock Sound.
• A must stop - The Island School at Cape Eleuthera (by

appointment).

• Treat yourself to a fresh conch salad at Geno’s Roadside Conch

Stand and “fish tales” at Frigate’s Bar & Grill (Rock Sound), or mouth-watering crack conch at Sheryl’s Inn (Deep Creek).

• Satisfy your sweet tooth with some of "Mammy's Guava Duff"

at Ship-To-Shore in Wemyss Bight.

ELEUTHERA BUCKET LIST…

Bucket List: South Eleuthera

North Eleuthera:

• The Other Side

Central Eleuthera:

• French Leave Resort & Marina.

South Eleuthera:

• Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina.

WHERE TO STAY…

Where To Stay: Eleuthera

• Harbour Island is for romantics who would like to stay in

a Cape Cod village of years gone by, yet have magnificent beaches and intimate, first-class accommodations and dining options a few steps away.

• Known for:
• Its world-famous three-mile long pink sand beach;
• Its quaint narrow streets lined with colorful colonial houses and

cottages;

• The main mode of transportation – golf carts! And watch out for

the many roosters crossing the road!

ABOUT HARBOUR ISLAND…

Featured Island: Harbour Island

• Rent a golf cart and tour picturesque Harbour Island and

its famous Pink Sand Beach.

• Sample the fresh seafood delights at Queen Conch

Shack.

• Browse through the different boutique stores and art

galleries in Dunmore Town, original capital of The Bahamas.

• Go on a “drift dive” with the Team at Valentines Dive

Center.

HARBOUR ISLAND BUCKET LIST…

Bucket List: Harbour Island

• Valentines Resort & Marina
• Romora Bay Resort & Marina
• Pink Sands Resort
• Coral Sands Resort
• The Dunmore

WHERE TO STAY…

Where To Stay: Harbour Island

• There are roughly 365 islands and cays that make up The

Exumas, one for each day of the year. And locals say the best way to explore this necklace of island gems is by boat.

• Population: Approx. 7,317
• Known for:
• Picture perfect sand bars, snow-white beaches and electric blue

waters.

• The Exuma Land & Sea National Park.
• Oink! Oink! The famous swimming pigs.

ABOUT THE EXUMAS…

Featured Island: The Exumas

• Feed the Swimming Pigs at Big Major Cay or White Bay Cay

and explore the Exuma National Sea Park.

• Thunderball Grotto off Staniel Cay, where the James Bond

movie Thunderball was filmed.

• Hang out at Chat-N-Chill on Stocking Island.
• Visit Tropic of Cancer Beach on Little Exuma.
• Sample local delicacies at Santana’s or Tropic Breeze

restaurants on Little Exuma.

• Dig for sand-dollars on Coco Plum Beach.
• For history buffs, visit the Rolle Town tombs and the

statue of Pompey in Steventon.

THE EXUMAS BUCKET LIST…

Bucket List: The Exumas

Great Exuma:

• Sandals Emerald Bay Golf, Tennis & Spa Resort
• Grand Isle Resort
• February Point Resort
• Kahari Resort (Stocking Island)

Exuma Cays:

• Staniel Cay Yacht Club & Marina

WHERE TO STAY…

Where To Stay: The Exumas

HOW TO GET TO THESE ISLANDS… EASILY!

HOW TO GET THERE EASILY!!! Private Charters!

From FLL (Sheltair):

• Tropic Ocean Airways

FlyTropic.com

From FLL (Executive):

• Makers Air

MakersAir.com

• Aztec Airways

AztecAirways.com

• Air Flight Charters

AirFlightCharters.com

• Gold Aviation

GoldAviation.com

From FLL (Orlando/SFB):

• Air Unlimited

FlyAirUnlimited.com

COVID-19 TRAVEL/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Know Before You Go!

• All private yachts and pleasure craft with passengers arriving in

The Bahamas from an international destination are welcome!

• Two important websites to make note of:

1. www.Bahamas.com/TravelUpdates for frequent updates; and 2. www.travel.gov.bs for Bahamas Health Visas (and note there is an International Travel Tab and a Domestic (Inter-Island) Travel Tab).

COVID-19 TRAVEL/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Know Before You Go!

BAHAMAS HEALTH VISA & COVID-19 PCR TEST:

• All passengers must apply at travel.gov.bs (click on International

Tab) for a Bahamas Health Visa and upload a COVID-19 test which displays the following characteristics:

• RT PCR test (not an antigen test nor an antibody test).
• A negative result.
• Valid for 10 days from the date the specimen was provided.
• Name and address of the accredited lab where test was performed.
• For U.S. based travelers, an accredited lab can be found at

https://www.cdc.gov/clia/LabSearch.html. Once at the webpage, scroll down to “Advanced Search”, click on “Show” and type in the zip code in which the traveler wishes to perform the coronavirus

• test. All accredited labs in the requested zip code are listed.

COVID-19 TRAVEL/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Know Before You Go!

BAHAMAS HEALTH VISA & COVID-19 PCR TEST:

• For all travelers from other countries, labs that have been

accredited by the local medical health officials should be used.

• The only applicants for a Bahamas Health Visa that are not

required to provide a COVID-19 test are:

• Children under the age of ten (10).
• Pilots and crew who remain overnight in The Bahamas.

COVID-19 TRAVEL/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Know Before You Go!

QUARANTINE:

• All visitors and returning residents are required to quarantine for

fourteen (14) days upon arrival into The Bahamas. Quarantine can

• ccur in one of the following:

a. A private residence or rented accommodation (like AirBnB) where the person can quarantine in an unoccupied bedroom with its

• wn connected bathroom.

b. A hotel or private club where the person can quarantine in an unoccupied bedroom with its own connected bathroom. c. A private boat.

• If the traveler cannot quarantine in (a) or (b) or (c) above, they will

be directed into a Government Mandated Quarantine Facility at their own expense.

COVID-19 TRAVEL/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Know Before You Go!

QUARANTINE:

• Upon arrival, every visitor or returning resident will be directed to

the Ministry of Health officials at the airport or Port of Entry. They will declare the location of their intended quarantine site or their intention to utilize the Government Mandated Quarantine Facility.

• Once Ministry of Health officials approve/verify the intended

quarantine site, the HubbCat APP will be installed on their telephones for purposes of contact tracing to be performed exclusively by the COVID Enforcement Unit.

• Once a room/site is declared as an approved quarantine site, no

persons, other than those approved to quarantine in that site, will be allowed to enter that designated quarantine site for the entire quarantine period.

COVID-19 TRAVEL/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Know Before You Go!

QUARANTINE:

• Once the fourteen (14) day quarantine period is completed, all persons

intending to remain in the country will be required to complete another COVID-19 test, at their own expense, to exit quarantine. The Chief Medical Officer or her designate can grant exemptions to this requirement.

• Persons in mandatory quarantine, wishing to leave the country before

the expiration of the fourteen (14) day mandatory quarantine period, can do so at any time without the need to perform another COVID-19 test

• nce they inform the COVID Enforcement Unit.
• A visitor who refuses to quarantine and have the HubbCat APP installed
• n their telephones for the purposes of contact tracing will be deported

and placed in mandatory quarantine in a government facility until such deportation.

COVID-19 TRAVEL/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Know Before You Go!

QUARANTINE & HOTEL STAYS:

• All hotels are designated as quarantine sites. As such, persons

quarantining in a hotel can make use of all of the facilities in the

• hotel. Casinos and nightclubs will be closed.
• All beaches in the Out Islands are currently open except during

weekend lockdowns. All beaches in Nassau and Grand Bahama are currently closed.

COVID-19 TRAVEL/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Know Before You Go!

BOATS & YACHTS:

• From time to time, the Government of The Bahamas

will restrict yachts and pleasure craft from traveling into certain islands (or the entire country). Currently, the following islands are subjected to restricted travel: Grand Bahama Island (GBI) – international arrivals.

• All ports of entry used by yachts and pleasure craft in all islands
• ther than New Providence and Grand Bahama are closed except

for the public dock on that island. All ports of entry in New Providence and Grand Bahama Island remain open.

COVID-19 TRAVEL/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Know Before You Go!

BOATS & YACHTS:

• Yachts and pleasure craft must now proceed to the public dock to

clear Bahamas Customs and Immigration and check in with the local health officials to establish their intended quarantine site. Following their enrollment onto the HubbCat APP, yachts and pleasure craft will be allowed to proceed to a marina or an uninhabited island/cay to commence their quarantine.

• Based upon the quarantine guideless (see above), persons are

allowed to quarantine on a yacht or pleasure craft and will only be allowed to come ashore for the following reasons:

• To provision.
• To visit a medical facility or a pharmacy.
• To secure fuel.

COVID-19 TRAVEL/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Know Before You Go!

BOATS & YACHTS:

• Persons arriving into an island by yacht and pleasure craft are

allowed to quarantine onshore as opposed to on the boat. Access to and from the boat, while quarantining on shore, is allowed once no contact with other persons during the movement to and from the boat can be assured.

• All yachts and pleasure craft are prohibited from traveling on a

domestic journey, i.e. from one inhabited island to another inhabited island, unless the passengers obtain a Bahamas Health Visa (previously mentioned) and unless the passengers adhere to the fourteen (14) day quarantine requirements (previously mentioned) upon arrival.

COVID-19 TRAVEL/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Know Before You Go!

BOATS & YACHTS:

• During the quarantine period, yachts and pleasure craft for visitors

and residents will be allowed to move throughout The Bahamas from one uninhabited island to another uninhabited island. An uninhabited island will be defined as all islands with less than twenty-five (25) permanent residents. However, if they decide to check in with another inhabited island, the quarantine period will reset back to the original fourteen (14) days.

• All yachts and pleasure craft wishing to depart The Bahamas for

an international destination will not be required to obtain any additional authorization except what is typically required.

Spanish Wells (next to Harbour Island/North Eleuthera)

• A New England-style fishing village only two miles by half-mile wide.

Abaco

• Stay South!

Long Island

• Ideal for those who seek peaceful beaches, adventurous terrain and

friendly down-to-earth people. Also home to the second deepest blue hole in the world – Dean’s Blue Hole, and one of the prettiest vistas in all of The Bahamas – Columbus Point Landing.

Cat Island

• A sleeper! Boasts of some of the softest pink-sand beaches in The

Bahamas and home to Bahamian rake n’ scrape music.

OTHER ISLAND TIPS & RECOMMENDATIONS

Strategy # 6 for Goal # 1