Whether your New Year resolutions are to visit bucket-list destinations, taste new cuisines, or embark on memorable adventures, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation beckons travelers to kick off 2025 in paradise. Swap your winter blues for Bahamian hues this January and beyond, from award-winning beaches and famous wildlife encounters, to mind-altering culinary flavors and thrilling sports tournaments.
Here’s what’s new and upcoming for those traveling to The Bahamas in the new year:
New Routes
- Delta Airlines – Just in time for winter, Delta Airlines has relaunched its weekly nonstop route from Detroit to Nassau through April 12, 2025. This seasonal flightpath connects Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). As the only nonstop flight between these cities, this service provides travelers from the metro Detroit area and the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwest with a seamless connection to The Islands of The Bahamas.
Events
- Junkanoo (January 1): Every Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, celebrations of Bahamian culture and history take place throughout the destination. Junkanoo, the national cultural festival and colorful tradition that speaks to the strength and resilience of the Bahamian people. The largest parade takes place on Bay Street, in Downtown Nassau, but visitors will also find festivities in Grand Bahama Island, Bimini, Eleuthera, and Abaco along with smaller parades across the 16 islands. Junkanoo, commonly referred to as “The Greatest Show on Earth” showcases this joyful tradition with colorful costumes, tirelessly rehearsed dance routines, live music and healthy competition. Junkanoo celebration brings together people from all walks of life and all are welcomed to participate. The New Year’s Day Parade will start at 2:00 am.
- Bahamas Bowl (January 4, 2025): The Buffalo Bulls (8-4), representing the Mid-American Conference, and the Liberty Flames (8-3), representing Conference USA will face off at the eighth edition of The Bahamas Bowl on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 11am ET. The Bahamas Bowl is the longest-running international bowl game in college football history and fans can now get complimentary tickets to attend the game, available for pick-up at John Watling’s Distillery. The game will be televised live on ESPN for sports fans across the globe.
- Korn Ferry Tour (January 12-22, 2025): The Korn Ferry Tour will begin its 2025 season with The Bahamas Golf Classic at Atlantis Paradise Island. Scheduled for January 12–15, 2025, this opening event will take place at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island, a Tom Weiskopf-designed course stretching over 7,100 yards along the eastern shore. The Tour will then head to The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic at The Abaco Club, which will be played for the eighth time this coming season from January 19–22, 2025.
The Golf Channel is set to televise both The Bahamas Golf Classic at Atlantis Paradise Island and The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic at The Abaco Club, marking the first time since 2020 both events in The Bahamas will be televised for viewers from all around the world to tune into these picturesque island kick-off events.
Looking ahead…
- Romance Week (January 30 – February 3, 2025): The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, in partnership with The Bahamas Bridal Association, is hosting the first-ever “Bahamas Romance Week.” This enchanting event will take place at the historic British Colonial Hotel in Nassau and offers participants a curated collection of exclusive deals, immersive experiences, and exciting giveaways, all designed to celebrate romance at every turn.
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