Destination: The Bahamas

Everything to do in the Caribbean paradise
Destination: The Bahamas

With an average of 340 sunny days a year, the Bahamas is the ultimate year-round vacay destination.

The Bahamas Islands in the Caribbean is an obvious bucket-list vacay destination due to its year-round sunshine and idyllic beaches. Comprising of 700 islands sprinkled over 100,000 square meters of ocean, it is an ecological oasis with some of the clearest water in the world.

From endless white sand beaches, idyllic sunrise’s and good vibes, the Bahamas really has it all. It’s not only full of extraordinary natural wonders but rich in culture too. Only a short 3-hour flight from Canada, it’s no wonder the Caribbean paradise is a regular vacay destination for the Bieber’s. To celebrate our Win A Vacay (to the Bahamas) competition this year, we have pulled together all of BB HQ’s favourite places in the ultimate pristine island.

MUST DO

While visiting some cute pigs might not be what you had in mind for a luxurious island getaway, it is one of, if not the most popular tourist attractions in the Bahamas. Pig Beach also known as Pig Island or Major Cay is an uninhabited island located in Exuma, a short boat trip away from the main islands. Enjoy a relaxing day in the crystal clear water at Major Cay while you swim, tan and take Instagram photos of the 20 famous swimming pigs and piglets that live their best lives on the island.

As you’ll already be travelling by boat to Major Cay, we recommend a detour on the way home to do some scuba diving. While the waters of the Bahamas are pretty spectacular, what’s below is even more beautiful. Make sure you hire some goggles for the day, so you can see all the incredible reefs that the Bahamas has to offer.

If you and your bestie want to go all out, we would definitely recommend experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the Bahamas by yacht or catamaran. The local tours on the island offer full day trips on the luxurious charters that include food, drinks (cocktails) and music for the day. You and your best babe might even meet some friends to party into the Bahamian sunset with. 

MUST SEE

If you haven't seen or heard of Atlantis Bahamas, type it into google right now and check out this picturesque resort which doubles as its very own paradise island. The resort, which first opened in 1998, took over 4-years to make and cost over $800 million to build (not even including the $1 billion expansion in 2007). The result? A luxurious 2,900 room resort, the world’s largest open-air marine habitat, a 14-acre dolphin habitat and education centre, a 63-acre water park, a night club, lagoons and countless waterfalls and 6 different swimming areas, all with breathtaking architecture worth Instagramming twice. Whether you’re staying here or just visiting, spending a day poolside at the resort with your favourite tanning oils and bestie is an absolute must.

You can’t travel all the way to the Bahamas and not enjoy the dreamy sunsets with a cocktail in hand. While the sunset is amazing no matter where you are, our favourite pick to see the light go down is either Paradise Beach or Cabbage Beach, both located within close vicinity to The Atlantis. What could be more relaxing (and romantic) then watching the sunset with your best babe? Your best friends are your true loves after all.

MUST EAT

Food is a huge part of the Bahamian culture and it certainly does not disappoint, no matter what your preference. There’s everything from local Bahamian food to Italian, (lots of) seafood, Japanese, French and of course classic American for the vast majority of tourists escaping the US for sun, sand and Spring Break.

Popular Italian restaurant, Acquapazza is a must visit. Located on the Harbour Island Marina with stunning ocean views, it’s the perfect place to watch the sunset on the deck while you enjoy their delicious pasta, seafood and imported Italian wine. Serving traditional Italian with a touch of Bahamian cuisine, everything is made from scratch with natural ingredients. They also have an extensive vegetarian offering, so there is something for everyone. Our pick is the Eggplant Parmigiana with wine in hand of course, delicious.

You can’t go all the way to the Bahamas and not enjoy a traditional local meal at Harbour Island hot-spot Sip Sip. The name, Sip Sip, is a Bahamian slang meaning ‘gossip’ or chat, so naturally it’s popular to go there, hang out with the locals, chat and eat. The atmosphere is casual so it's the perfect place to go straight from the beach. If you’re in the mood for dessert try the chocolate-banana bread pudding or their famous Sip Sip carrot cake.

For a more upscale restaurant and bar, serving delicious vegan Japanese and cocktails visit Social House Sushi & Grill. Located on Cable Beach, the sleek restaurant has a wide selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Think of it as the Nobu of the Bahamas, it’s a must do, see, eat.

Ready for vacay now babes? Get your passport ready and make sure you enter our ‘Win A Vacay’ competition all throughout May.

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How to combat dry and dehydrated skin

How to combat dry and dehydrated skin

We’ve all been there. Neglecting our skin is unfortunately a sin most of us commit on a regular basis. And let’s face it, there really is no nicer feeling than slipping into clean sheets with silky smooth skin to compliment. It’s the simple things in life that really go the extra mile. So we’re here to teach you the easiest and fastest way to give your skin a little TLC, in under 2 minutes. Step 1: Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate The most simple, yet the most neglected part of any skin care regimen. Long gone are the days of harsh scrubbing applicators and routines, feeling like our skin is going red raw with the pressure.  If you’re using a 100% natural DHA self-tanner, then the self-tan only sits on the first layer of your skin, your epidermis. Synthetic or chemical DHA-based tans actually seep into the lower levels of your skin, making it much more difficult to remove.  In essence, we always recommend that you opt for a 100% natural DHA self-tanner. Not only to add ease to the post tanning removal process, but to also support a healthy relationship with your skin and it’s overall health. To exfoliate, we recommend using a light to medium pressurised, natural body scrub that also harbours benefits for the skin. Our Essentials Body Scrub is an all-natural formulation that gently but effectively exfoliates the skin while replenishing moisture. Pink french clay and nourishing plant based oils work together to promote skin elasticity and renewal. Infused with a blend of grape seed oil and rosa damascena flower oil, this combination is designed to provide antibacterial properties, minimising the occurrence of body acne and other skin concerns. Step 2: Stay hydrated We know that sometimes getting your 2L of H2O every day can be more of a laborious chore, rather than a self care act. Keeping your skin hydrated should be no less of a priority than the latter.  There are generally 3 ways you can go about this: 1 - Mid-wash hydration This is usually when you use an in-shower or oil-based product whilst you wash. Our in-shower body oil is a great product for this method of combating skin hydration. Enriched with soothing ingredients such as chamomile and coconut oil, the formulation of our Shower Oil has been designed to soften the skin's surface and help control skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Our in-shower body oil also includes nourishing plant-based oils such as grapeseed oil, which aims to provide intense hydration to the skin.  To use, apply generously to wet or damp skin in the shower. Following this, massage all over your body and focus on any dry areas or where the skin is cracked and neglected (elbows, knee caps etc). Lastly, rinse off in the shower and you’re good to go!  A product like that is perfect for daily use and complimentary for all skin types and skin aversions, including sensitised skin. 2 - Post-wash hydration The second and probably most obvious skin hydration tip is to moisturise daily. We recommend using a 3-in-1 product, like our Gradual Tan Moisturiser. Using 100% natural DHA and other natural ingredients and oils, our Gradual Tan can be used as a daily moisturiser, a tan extender or a gradual tan. 3 - General product mindfulness As explored above, the importance of choosing to use products that contain natural ingredients and oils is extremely important - especially when you are applying it topically all over your body's largest organ. Always be sure to educate yourself regarding what is actually in a product and favour ingredient-focused formulations. Also, try to get in the habit of electing to seek out products that are sustainable in their packaging and their ethos. Our new Essentials range has been designed using 100% recyclable materials and is safe for all skin types and pregnancy.

How to combat dry and dehydrated skin

We’ve all been there. Neglecting our skin is unfortunately a sin most of us commit on a regular basis. And let’s face it, there really is no nicer feeling than slipping into clean sheets with silky smooth skin to compliment. It’s the simple things in life that really go the extra mile. So we’re here to teach you the easiest and fastest way to give your skin a little TLC, in under 2 minutes. Step 1: Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate The most simple, yet the most neglected part of any skin care regimen. Long gone are the days of harsh scrubbing applicators and routines, feeling like our skin is going red raw with the pressure.  If you’re using a 100% natural DHA self-tanner, then the self-tan only sits on the first layer of your skin, your epidermis. Synthetic or chemical DHA-based tans actually seep into the lower levels of your skin, making it much more difficult to remove.  In essence, we always recommend that you opt for a 100% natural DHA self-tanner. Not only to add ease to the post tanning removal process, but to also support a healthy relationship with your skin and it’s overall health. To exfoliate, we recommend using a light to medium pressurised, natural body scrub that also harbours benefits for the skin. Our Essentials Body Scrub is an all-natural formulation that gently but effectively exfoliates the skin while replenishing moisture. Pink french clay and nourishing plant based oils work together to promote skin elasticity and renewal. Infused with a blend of grape seed oil and rosa damascena flower oil, this combination is designed to provide antibacterial properties, minimising the occurrence of body acne and other skin concerns. Step 2: Stay hydrated We know that sometimes getting your 2L of H2O every day can be more of a laborious chore, rather than a self care act. Keeping your skin hydrated should be no less of a priority than the latter.  There are generally 3 ways you can go about this: 1 - Mid-wash hydration This is usually when you use an in-shower or oil-based product whilst you wash. Our in-shower body oil is a great product for this method of combating skin hydration. Enriched with soothing ingredients such as chamomile and coconut oil, the formulation of our Shower Oil has been designed to soften the skin's surface and help control skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Our in-shower body oil also includes nourishing plant-based oils such as grapeseed oil, which aims to provide intense hydration to the skin.  To use, apply generously to wet or damp skin in the shower. Following this, massage all over your body and focus on any dry areas or where the skin is cracked and neglected (elbows, knee caps etc). Lastly, rinse off in the shower and you’re good to go!  A product like that is perfect for daily use and complimentary for all skin types and skin aversions, including sensitised skin. 2 - Post-wash hydration The second and probably most obvious skin hydration tip is to moisturise daily. We recommend using a 3-in-1 product, like our Gradual Tan Moisturiser. Using 100% natural DHA and other natural ingredients and oils, our Gradual Tan can be used as a daily moisturiser, a tan extender or a gradual tan. 3 - General product mindfulness As explored above, the importance of choosing to use products that contain natural ingredients and oils is extremely important - especially when you are applying it topically all over your body's largest organ. Always be sure to educate yourself regarding what is actually in a product and favour ingredient-focused formulations. Also, try to get in the habit of electing to seek out products that are sustainable in their packaging and their ethos. Our new Essentials range has been designed using 100% recyclable materials and is safe for all skin types and pregnancy.