BIMINI, Bahamas: Bimini Bay Resort and Marina invites guests to put down their Blackberry Pearls and Curves and spend some quiet time on white sandy beaches surrounded by emerald green waters. Situated just 48 miles off the coast of South Florida, this Bahamian getaway is just a short jaunt overseas. Best of all Bimini Bay can be reached in 15 minutes by air from Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

From now until December 15th, Bimini Bay Resort is offering the ultimate luxury package at an affordable price. For only $599, guests booking this getaway receive two nights/three days in a luxurious condominium, 2 one-hour relaxing massages at the infinity-edge pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and breakfast daily in the resort’s signature restaurant Casa Lyon. The retail value of this package is $1,200, providing a 50 percent savings. To book this package, call the resort at (242) 347-2900 or visit www.biminibayresort.com; booking code E599.

Gulfstream Air, operated by Continental Airlines, offers two daily flights with competitive fares to accommodate busy travel schedules. Those who frequent Bimini can invest in the SunPac booklet which includes 12 or 24 one-way tickets. Bimini Island Air (BIA) offers daily flights and adds more flights on a daily basis based on demand. BIA specials are found in the hot deals section on the Web site under quick links. Group deals are also available for those who make a habit of jet-setting to Bimini.

Bimini Bay Resort offers an array of first-class amenities for its guests: these include an infinity-edge pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, two restaurants, massage services, two full-service marinas, business center, fitness center and a trolley system to assist guests in getting around the resort. All rooms come complete with bay or oceanfront views and full-service kitchens or kitchenettes. A retreat to Bimini is not only convenient but also unforgettable with unrivaled fishing and some of the best diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean. Other activities may include a visit to historical sites and the local market for a taste of the traditions of Bimini.

*Offer is subject to availability. Taxes, gratuities, alcohol, airport transfers, and airline fees are not included in this offer. Unused portions may not be credited or redeemed for cash and may not be combined with other discounts. Due to the exclusivity of our island, some restrictions may apply. *3-Day Getaway Package available October 1, 2007 – December 15, 2007. Blackout dates: November 1–4, November 22–25. Expiration date: December 15.

BIMINI, Bahamas---Just in time for the anticipated arrival of the Wahoo season, Bimini Bay Resort is proud to sponsor the 2nd annual Bahamas Wahoo Challenge, taking place from November 1-4, 2007. The Bahamas Wahoo Challenge will award nearly $200,000 in cash prizes to lucky participants and those booking before October 15th can save $300 off their entry fee and 10 percent off rooms and marina slips.

Just 48 miles off the coast of South Florida, Bimini Bay Resort serves as the ideal spot to host the Wahoo Challenge. Bimini Bay Resort offers beautifully appointed accommodations and upscale amenities like the resort's infinity-edge pool, fine dining restaurant plus two marinas with over 200 slips, some equipped to handle mega yachts up to 205 feet. Guests can choose from one, two and three, eloquently appointed condominiums beginning at $250/night or may opt to rent a treehouse or oceanfront home.

Anglers can look forward to some fantastic perks with the Bahamas Wahoo Challenge including hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash prizes, cocktail events, and parties with great Bahamian food and drinks, cash pay outs without entering into extra calcuttas plus individual tournaments and series-wide prizes.

The big winner of last year's tournament took home over $35,000 and a total of $103,000 was awarded in cash. Along with hosting the first leg of the tournament, the championship leg will return to Bimini Bay Resort in February of 2008. For more information and to register for the tournament, call the tournament hotline at (305) 461-2700 or visit www.wahoochallenge.com. For resort information and to check availability, call (242) 347-2900 or e-mail reservations@biminibayresort.com. Make sure to mention the Wahoo Tournament for booking code purposes. Visit the resort at www.biminibayresort.com.

Bimini Bay Resort and Marina

A longtime favorite for big-game fishing and yachting enthusiasts, Bimini is back in the spotlight with the opening of Bimini Bay Resort and Marina. Everyone can take advantage of this Bahamian retreat that offers white-sand beaches and emerald waters, located just 48 miles off the shores of South Florida. Real estate opportunities are available, including condominiums, oceanfront and bayfront homes and the resort's exclusive private island. Coming soon are the luxury Conrad Hotel, a Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed links golf course, Mega Yacht Marina and additional restaurants and shops. For reservation inquiries regarding Bimini Bay Resort, please call (242) 347-2900 or e-mail reservations@biminibayresort.com. For real estate inquiries, contact Fantasy Cove Realty, Bimini Bay's exclusive U.S. real estate sales representative, at (305) 513-0506 or e-mail sales@biminibayresort.com. For general information, please visit the website www.biminibayresort.com.

Americans living in the Bahamas is the new trend. South Florida residents Jerry Spiro and Jane Guadagnino, who recently purchased a three-bedroom beachfront home at Shoreline, a single-family home planned community on Grand Bahama Island, are just the latest Americans who have discovered the benefits of living in the Bahamas. The couple will be selling their 2,700-square-foot, canal-front home in Lighthouse Point to become permanent residents at Shoreline.





How does buying island real estate compare to the United States?
“The developer used all the same top-of-the-line materials that we used when we built our custom home here,” said Spiro. “Not only will it be beautiful, but it will be impervious to hurricanes. And there’s a hospital right on the island—most of the other islands in The Bahamas only have small clinics.”

“Grand Bahama is close to Florida and has everything we need,” added Guadagnino. “Even the grocery stores carry the same products we use in Florida.”

Ideally located on 26 lush acres just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, Shoreline is a master-planned community with single-family homes ranging in price from $800,000 to just under $2 million. Just minutes from the international airport, Port Lucaya marina, world-class dining, duty-free shopping, nightlife and recreation, Shoreline is the ideal destination for a second or third oceanfront home.

“Shoreline offers all the conveniences of living in the United States—a clubhouse, pools, excellent roads and easy access to shopping, nightlife, fine dining and even top-quality medical care—as well as advantages not available in the United States,” said Keith Jervis, Shoreline’s developer. “Plus, we build our homes to the highest levels of quality and finish, not to mention that our homes meet all hurricane code requirements.”

Perhaps the biggest advantage is affordability, making it easy to see why vacation-home buyers are flocking to Grand Bahama Island. Beachfront property on Grand Bahama Island is a fraction of the cost compared to similar luxury beachfront real estate in the United States. For second-home buyers from the U.S., Grand Bahama also offers easy access by boat or plane.

“The Bahamas is as popular as ever for Americans to buy real estate here,” according to Jonathan Morris, an estate agent with Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty in The Bahamas. “We are English-speaking, with English common law, similar customs and shared values, a long history of stable government, and within close proximity to the U.S. Add in the beautiful weather, friendly people, excellent fishing, gorgeous beaches, onshore activities and unique island lifestyle that is reminiscent of the Florida Keys in years gone by.”

Shoreline, in its final selling phase with just 15 homes available, provides a combination of laid-back Bahamian living coupled with modern comforts and security. The gated community offers amenities such as a clubhouse with fitness center, poolside bar, seven pools and a private beach. Homebuyers can choose from 10 different floor plans of Bahamian-style layouts ranging from 2,610 to 4,560 square feet.

“We work with our buyers to add any unique touches they may want in their home,” said Jervis. “We’re willing to work side by side with the buyer every step of the way to ensure that their new island home captures everything their heart desires.”

While easy access to a hospital was important for Spiro and Guadagnino, other Americans are attracted to The Bahamas because of its tax-free status: there are no taxes levied on personal income, capital gains, corporate earnings, sales, inheritance or dividends. Just 50 miles from the world’s largest economy, Grand Bahama Island is also close to major North American and Latin American financial centers and in the same time zone as New York and Toronto. With an English-speaking workforce, highly trained professionals and a peaceful and stable democracy since 1729, Grand Bahama also offers residents an ideal climate and lifestyle with many islands and cays to explore.

“We invite Americans to visit Shoreline and learn what Grand Bahama Island has to offer,” said Jervis. “Once people grasp the beauty, luxury, conveniences and advantages of Shoreline’s location, it’s easy to see why so many visitors make the decision to purchase.”

For more information about Shoreline, call 866-259-6004 or visit www.shorelinebahamas.com