United Airlines has officially launched its newest route to The Bahamas, with the commencement of weekly nonstop service from Denver, Colo. to Nassau.

The new service will run through August before relaunching on Oct. 21 on an annual basis, according to Bahamas tourism officials.

“We are very excited for travelers to experience the islands’ adventurous activities that cannot be found in the mountains of Colorado; the beautiful sun, sand and sea of The Bahamas are now just a short airplane ride away,” said Bahamas Tourism Director General Joy Jibrilu.

The new flight will operate weekly on Saturdays.

The first flight this weekend brought more than 100 passengers to Nassau, according to Bahamas tourism officials.

“This is an incredibly proud day for The Bahamas; this flight was met with so much enthusiasm and demand that the flight was upgraded to accommodate an estimated 180 passengers,” remarked Dr. Kenneth Romer, Executive Director at the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. “This partnership is exemplary of the commitment from the Ministry of Tourism to diversify our product offering throughout the United States.”

Officials say there has been an uptick in advanced bookings to The Bahamas with United.

We are pleased to welcome United Airlines’ new service from Denver, Colorado to LPIA. Denver is one of the top 20 originating destinations for travelers coming to our airport. This new route expands our reach into the Denver market and also provides an additional avenue for West Coast passengers in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles to connect to Nassau,” said Vernice Walkine, President and CEO of the Nassau Airport Development Company.”

— CJ

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At the best private-island all-inclusive destinations in the Caribbean, you’ll find the all-inclusive experience without all the crowds. 

That means the comfort and convenience of all-inclusive in a luxurious, rarefied package, often in some of the most luxurious spots in the region. 

While the details of all-inclusive programs can vary at these hidden-away retreats, they’ll uniformly give you an experience you just can’t find at other all-inclusive properties — because privacy like this is the ultimate inclusion.

And whether you’re on a secluded beach in Turks and Caicos or in the green hills of the BVI, you can find your perfect all-inclusive private island in the Caribbean. Here are our favorites. 

Palm Island, The Grenadines No all-inclusive anywhere in the Caribbean can match the sheer romance and serenity at this legendary outpost in the heart of the Grenadines. This Elite Island Resorts signature gives travelers the ultimate castaway fantasy, with endless beaches, sparkling views and an eco-chic vibe that all adds up to a true bucket-list experience. 

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AMResorts’ Dreams brand, which launched a new resort in Curacao at the end of last year, is expanding on the Dutch Caribbean island. 

The adults-only Floris Suite Hotel will close after Easter to undergo a significant renovation, after which the property will relaunch as part of the Dreams resort’s Preferred Club. 

The renovation of the property will officially begin April 13, according to a statement from the resort. 

It will operate as an adults-only, all-inclusive resort, according to a statement from the Floris Suite Hotel. 

“We want to thank all visitors for the wonderful years,” the property said in a statement. 

For more, visit Dreams Curacao. 

— CJ

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The spectacular beaches of the Caribbean remain the region’s ultimate siren song for travelers. They’re the reason we sit at our desks, dreaming of the islands, placing ourselves there, even just for a moment. 

They’re the essence of what makes the Caribbean the world’s most romantic destination. 

And while the Caribbean’s exotic white sands are unmatched around the world, if you dig deep enough you can find something rather special: pink sand. 

Dotted around the Caribbean are some truly delightful little stretches of pink sand, which are typically the result of miniscule pink-and-red shells that once housed tiny organisms called foraminifera. 

So where can you find these wonders? Take a journey with us around some of our favorite pink sand beaches in the Caribbean, from The Bahamas to Grenada.

Pink Sand Beach, Harbour Island The ultimate pink sand beach in the Caribbean, this three-mile-long stunner is a radiant shade of pink, endlessly wide, rimmed with some of the most beautiful boutique hotels in The Bahamas. 

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