Bahamas Out Island Press Releases

Sunbathe, Snorkel, Dive in Under Three Hours with Non-Stop Flights from Atlanta; Take Advantage of Free Companion Airfare

NASSAU, The Bahamas – March 8, 2010 – Expanded air service will make it easier than ever to visit the gorgeous Exumas in The Islands Of The Bahamas. Beginning June 13, 2010, Delta Air Lines will offer non-stop flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to George Town Exuma International Airport (GGT) on Wednesdays and Sundays, making it possible to escape the southern city’s gridlocked highways for The Exumas’ uncrowded beaches in roughly two hours. Travelers can book their flights now for summer travel to The Bahamas at www.delta.com, with fares starting at just $129* each way (Based on a required round-trip purchase. *Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. See below for details).

The Exumas have become a retreat for celebs including Johnny Depp and country music couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, who both own private islands in the Exuma Cays. With celebrated tour operators Dive Exuma (www.dive-exuma.com) and Four C’s Adventures (242-464-1720), travelers can cruise past these private islands while experiencing one-of-a-kind activities such as snorkeling Thunderball Grotto, made famous by 007; exploring Exuma Land and Sea Park; feeding Exumas lovable swimming pigs and iguanas; and kite surfing above turquoise waters.

Resorts throughout The Exumas are offering specials on air-inclusive packages, including the newly opened, all-inclusive Sandals Emerald Bay, the world’s first all butler, oceanfront resort complete with a 16,000-square-foot spa. For vacation packages to The Exumas and other islands in The Bahamas, including free companion airfare or air credit offers, visit www.Bahamas.com or call 1-800-BAHAMAS to book the limited-time offer.

Life in the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas just keeps getting better. And it’s easy to see why. With world-class diving and fishing, miles of picture perfect beaches, and gorgeous turquoise water, visitors have the opportunity to do everything or nothing at all. From Exuma, Eleuthera and Abaco to exciting Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island, this tropical paradise is as culturally diverse as it is vibrantly beautiful. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. Join us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Bahamas or follow us on www.Twitter.com @VisitTheBahamas. To purchase one-of-a-kind items and mementos from The Bahamas, visit www.eshopbahamas.com.

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A portion of travel for some itineraries may be on Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines

*Terms and Conditions: Fares shown available at delta.com. Tickets cost $20 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, $35 more at a Delta ticket counter or ticket office, and these amounts are nonrefundable. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited. Tickets: Fare shown is one-way. Round-trip purchase is required. Tickets must be purchased 24 hours after reservations are made, but no later than March 22, 2010. Travel Period: Travel may begin on or after June 13, 2010 and must be completed by August 29, 2010; Blackout Dates: None Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin Delta Air Lines flights only. Minimum Stay: 3 nights. Maximum Stay: 30 days or through August 29, 2010, whichever is earliest. Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Tickets are nonrefundable except in accordance with Delta’s cancellation policy. Fees may apply for downgrades/reissues and itinerary changes. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for details. Taxes/Fees: Federal Excise tax of $3.70, Passenger Facility Charge(s) of up to $4.50, and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 for each flight segment are not included. For travel to/from Hawaii/Alaska, U.S. International Air Transportation Tax of up to $16.20 is not included. International fares do not include U.S. International Air Transportation Tax of up to $32.20 and U.S. and foreign user, inspection, security or other similarly based charges, fees or taxes of up to $299 depending on itinerary. Taxes and fees must be paid when the ticket is purchased. Baggage Charges: For travel within the United States/PR/U.S. Virgin Islands and to/from Canada, $23 USD/CAD* fee for 1 checked bag and $32 USD/CAD* fee for second checked bag when bags are prepaid during online check-in at delta.com. There is a $2 USD/CAD surcharge for the first bag, $3 USD/CAD for the second bag, when checking in via ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside. For all other travel, no fee for 2 checked bags (50 USD/CAD/EUR fee for travel to/from Europe for second checked bag when bags are prepaid during online check-in at delta.com, 55 USD/CAD/EUR fee for second bag when checking in via ticket counter, kiosk, or curbside) and 200 USD/CAD/EUR fee for third checked bag. Allowances are subject to size/weight limits. Contact a Delta agent for details. SkyMiles Partner Offers: Partner offers subject to the terms and conditions of each individual offer. Partners subject to change. All SkyMiles program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide. Miscellaneous: Fares, taxes, fees, rules, and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. ©2010 Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Media Contacts:
Meredith Phares
Weber Shandwick
(212) 445-8110
mphares@webershandwick.com

Anita Johnson-Patty
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
(954) 236-9292
ajohnson@bahamas.com