10/11/2026
Some of the best learning happens around a fire.
Last week, I was invited to the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism’s Bonfire Bites & Beats in Boston, an exclusive evening for travel advisors. The night included a “fireside” chat and a dinner prepared by Bahamian chef Kevyn Pratt, who works as a personal chef for Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union. We savored the flavors of the islands, listened to the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band live, and even learned a dance or three on the dance floor. All of it with a view of the Boston skyline.
I left with new knowledge, a true taste and feel of the islands and their people, and new connections across the industry.
The map on the wall made one thing clear: the Bahamas isn’t one island. From Nassau and Paradise Island to the Exumas, Long Island, Eleuthera, and the Abacos, every island has its own rhythm. Learning them well is how I match each traveler to the right one.
Micah Russell of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism shared that the heart of the Bahamas is its people, and that family is at the center of it. Whether you’ve lived there for years or stepped foot there for the first time, you’re immediately family. That sentiment is already shaping how I plan trips to the Bahamas.
My biggest takeaway came from the Abacos, home to an ultimate barefoot luxury resort for families. What struck me most is that they pair visiting children with local kids of similar ages. Together they make Junkanoo costumes, fish off the docks, and form friendships that can last a lifetime.
That’s more than a vacation. That’s building core memories with your family, and it’s why I love what I do.
I’m always learning, always connecting, and always looking for the right fit for my clients. If you’re dreaming of island time, let’s talk about which Bahamas island is calling your name.
