Daily Schedule
Depart your gateway city to Nassau, The Bahamas.
Program registration in The West Tower Terrace located in the West Tower
Hotel check-in: 4:00 pm
Morning
Vendor Breakfast in The Banyan Terrace located outside on the 7th floor
7:00 am – 10:30 am
Paramount Hospitality Desk
Located in the West Tower Lobby
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Day
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Grab a drink at the Hayward Hospitality Cabana at the Elixir Pool
Get out and explore The Bahamas!
Evening
JOIN US FOR OUR AWARDS GALA!
Andros Ballroom, Convention Center
Lots of entertainment and surprises, plus an opportunity to say thank you and honor OUR award winning partners.
5:30 PM RECEPTION
6:15 PM SHOW BEGINS
Dare to flare! Wear vibrant, Bahamian island colors – the more colorful, the better! See you there!
Morning
Vendor Breakfast in The Banyan Terrace located outside on the 7th floor
7:00 am – 10:30 am
Paramount Hospitality Desk
Located in the West Tower Lobby
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Day & Evening
Free day to enjoy all the resort has to offer or go on an excursion.
Morning
Vendor Breakfast in The Banyan Terrace located outside on the 7th floor
7:00 am – 10:30 am
Paramount Hospitality Desk
Located in the West Tower Lobby
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Day & Evening
Stick around and savor all Baha Mar has to offer, or check out some of our excursion suggestions.
Morning
Breakfast on your own
Paramount Hospitality Desk
Located in the West Tower Lobby
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Day
Free day to enjoy at your leisure.
Evening – Orevwa to the Tide Happy Hour
Come join us for a happy hour on our final night in paradise!
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Location change!
Andros Ballroom, Convention Center
Departure
Depart Nassau for your gateway city.
Hotel check-out: 11:00 am
Please visit the Paramount Hospitality Desk for any travel questions.
Thank you for joining us in The Bahamas!
Things to do at Baha Mar Resort
Baha Bay is designed to perfectly fuse relaxing island chill with exhilarating fun for the entire family. The luxe water park is directly adjacent to Baha Mar and set on 15 lush beachfront acres. An array of spectacular experiences and tantalizing cuisine awaits you at Baha Bay. As guests of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, we have unlimited access to Baha Bay.
Join Bahamian Chef Mike as he brings the vibrant flavors and colorful spirit of island cuisine to foodies of all ages. Experience fun and unique baking and cooking challenges, farm-to-table education sessions, special teen competitions, as well as cook and dine activities designed to bring the whole family together. The Kitchen offers a culinary experience like no other.
Wildlife Experiences at the Sanctuary, Aviary, and Flamingo Cay
Experience Bahamian sea turtles, nurse sharks, stingrays, flamingos, and other tropical birds. Sanctuary staff answer your questions during feeding times daily at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Hand-on wildlife encounters are available for a fee.
Kids ages three to 12 years learn about Bahamian culture, biodiversity, and conservation through games, crafts, and wildlife interaction. Each day highlights an aspect of the Sanctuary, such as visiting the sea turtles or stick-feeding exotic birds.
The largest casino in the Bahamas offers 1,100 of the latest slot machines and more than 100 live tables featuring blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette, and more. You can also wager and watch from a diverse betting menu of sports.
Designed by Jack Nicklaus himself, the 18-hole “two-in-one” course combines rolling greens on the front nine with rugged terrain on the back for a unique challenge. The “Better Than Your Own” rental program provides the newest clubs from top brands.
Please use this LINK to make dinner reservations while at Baha Mar.
Water-Based Excursions
January 6 and 8: Departure at 8:00 AM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 1:00 PM
What to bring or wear: Swimsuit, cover up, soft-soled shoes, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen – don’t forget your camera!
Explore a three-dimensional world you cannot enjoy while snorkeling. You breathe through a simple-touse regulator while your air supply floats on a comforting support raft at the surface. Even if you have never snorkeled, learning to SNUBA is easy and does not require any certification or previous experience. A great way for certified divers to introduce partners and family members to our underwater world.
Dates: Friday, January 6 and Sunday, January 8
Est Cost: $240/person
Duration: 5 hours
Please note: No kids under the age of 8. Lunch is not included.
January 9: Departure at 10:00 AM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 2:00 PM
What to bring or wear: Swimsuit, cover up, soft-soled shoes, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen – don’t forget your camera!
Explore the natural beauty of The Bahamas by sea. Enjoy the views of the island as you cruise past historical sites and celebrity homes. Soak up the beautiful Bahamian sun and explore the undersea world snorkeling through the coral reefs of the Bahamas. Afterwards, you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch and an open bar as you relax with the breezy sea air.
Dates: Monday, January 9
Est Cost: $270/person
Transfer Time: 10-minute walk to Baha Mar Dock
Duration: 4 hours
Please note: Available to all ages. Lunch and open bar is included.
January 7: Departure at 7:15 AM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 12:30 PM
What to bring or wear: Swimsuit, cover up, soft-soled shoes, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen – don’t forget your camera!
Experience the ultimate thrill of Atlantic deep-water sports fishing aboard a professionally captained and fully-equipped sport fisherman yacht. A tremendous variety of game fish abound, including sailfish, barracuda, snapper, grouper, dolphin and even the wily shark. All boats are air-conditioned, include restrooms and have excellent comforts for those who choose to spend their time lounging on the deck instead of catching fish.
Dates: Saturday, January 7
Est Cost: $350/person
Duration: 5 hours
Please note: Available to all ages. Lunch is included.
January 8: Departure at 8:30 AM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 5:30 PM
What to bring or wear: Swimsuit, cover up, soft-soled shoes, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen – don’t forget your camera!
Guests will be transferred from the hotel to the docks, where they will board a race boat for a fast speed, thrilling ride. On the first stop at Allan’s Cay, our island version of Jurassic Park, you will visit the iguanas and hear an interesting talk about these ancient creatures. Our next stop is the beautiful Ship Channel Cays, where you can spend most of the day at a protected and tranquil lagoon relaxing on the powdery sand beach. While on the island, you can feed stingrays in ankle-deep water and, if the tide is right, you may be able to feed sharks by hand.
Dates: Sunday, January 8
Est Cost: $410.00/person
Transfer Time: 30-minute ground transfer to Ferry Terminal Dock on Paradise Island
Duration: 9.5 hours
Please note: Available to all ages. Lunch and open bar is included.
Land-Based Excursions
January 6 and 8: Departure at 1:30 PM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 4:30 PM
What to bring or wear: Comfortable clothing and camera
Experience some of the finest wines the world produces at the five-star Graycliff Restaurant. Recognized as one of the top dining establishments in the world, the cellar houses over 250,000 bottles from over 400 vintners in 15 countries. Graycliff Wine and Cheese Pairing adventure takes you through 8 wine tastings, each paired with cheeses from around the world, along with a tour of their famed wine cellar.
Dates: Friday, January 6 and Sunday, January 8
Est Cost: $380 pp
Duration: 2 hours
Please note: No kids under the age of 18. Lunch is not included.
January 6: Departure at 10:30 AM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 1:45 PM
What to bring or wear: Comfortable clothing and camera
Learn how to sort, clean, store, and roll a cigar—at the Graycliff Cigar Company, you can become a torcedor in a few hours. The demonstration begins with the history of tobacco, where the best leaves come from, and why you blend certain leaves together to make the award winning Graycliff cigars. Once you’ve become a connoisseur, you’ll sample a variety of world-renowned rums as well as local varieties.
Dates: Friday, January 6
Cost: $300.00/person
Transfer Time: 15 minutes
Duration: 1.5 hours
Please note: No kids under the age of 18. Lunch is not included
January 6: Departure at 10:30 AM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 1:00 PM
What to bring or wear: Comfortable clothing and camera
Enter the world of chocolate for a fully interactive experience from roasting beans to creating scrumptious confections. The Graycliff Chocolatier begins the journey with the surprising history of chocolate and its new Bahamas home, then traces the provenance of regional cocoa beans and the importance of promoting fair trade and organic farming. Exploring the factory, see how cocoa beans become delectable candy and get hands-on as these gems are roasted and ground into cocoa powder, mixed into liquid chocolate then poured into sculpted molds. Finally, you will taste the finest chocolate from white and milk to the richest levels of dark. All creations are packaged in a Graycliff Chocolatier box and presented with a Certificate of Completion as a souvenir.
Dates: Friday, January 6
Cost: $140.00/person
Transfer Time: 15 minutes
Duration: 1.5 hours
Please note: No kids under the age of 11. Lunch is not included
January 7: Departure at 11:30 AM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 2:15 PM
What to bring or wear: Comfortable clothing and camera
Graycliff Restaurant, one of the first five-star restaurants to open in all the Caribbean, mixes Bahamian specialties with European Cuisine. At the wine luncheon, guests are welcomed with a glass of champagne and led by Graycliff’s Master Sommelier on a tour of the hotel and the restaurant’s acclaimed wine collection. The cellar houses some fine and rare wines, with over 250,000 bottles from 400 vintners, acquired over decades by Enrico Garzaroli, the establishment’s Chairman and CEO. The wine luncheon guests are treated to a four-course, gourmet repast paired with the appropriate wines.
Dates: Saturday, January 7 and Monday, January 9
Cost: $275.00/person
Transfer Time: 15 minutes
Duration: 2 hours
Please note: No kids under the age of 18. Lunch is included
Blue Lagoon Island Experience
January 7 and 9: Departure at 8:30 AM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 4:30 PM
What to bring or wear: Swimsuit, cover up, soft-soled shoes, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen – don’t forget your camera!
Guests will depart the Grand Hyatt for the Ferry Terminal Docks on Paradise Island, boarding a ferry for a 25-minute transfer to Blue Lagoon Island, one of the most popular natural attractions in the Bahamas. This private tropical island has breathtakingly clear turquoise water, pristine white sandy beaches, tropical birds, and natural coral reefs. While on the island you can swim in the lagoon, splash around in the inflatable water park, or rent a kayak for more adventurous exploration. Blue Lagoon Island is also home to dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, and nurse sharks. You are welcome to visit the marine park to see all these animals in their natural marine habitat.
Dates: Saturday, January 7 and Monday, January 9 (subject to change)
Est Cost: $155/person
Duration: 4-5 hours
INCLUDES:
- Round-trip ground transfer from Grand Hyatt to the Ferry Terminal
- Round-trip ferry ride to Blue Lagoon Island
- Grilled buffet lunch
- Access to beach and lagoon areas and lounge chairs
- Access to the beach games area and inner tubes
- Fresh water showers and full restroom facilities
- Access to marine park to view amazing animals
Not included but available on site for an additional cost:
Inflatable Water Park, Non-motorized water sports, Umbrellas & Full Bar
January 7 and 9: Departure at 8:30 AM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 4:30 PM
What to bring or wear: Swimsuit, cover up, soft-soled shoes, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen – don’t forget your camera!
Stingray Encounter and Snorkel on Blue Lagoon Island*
Add-on for an additional cost.
Our certified animal trainers will teach you about the natural history of the gentle Southern Stingray in a fun, dockside briefing. Safely interact with the rays, feel their silky-smooth fins as they glide under your fingertips, even get a chance to feed one, if you are daring. These graceful animals are fascinating to watch from above the water, but even more exciting to see while snorkeling with them! Lunch is included.
Saturday, January 7 and Monday, January 9 (subject to change)
Est additional Cost: $25/person
Note: No kids under the age of 4. Kids ages 4-12 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
No pregnant guests.
*All encounters are inclusive of the Blue Lagoon Island experience which is 4-5 hours
January 7 and 9: Departure at 8:30 AM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 4:30 PM
What to bring or wear: Swimsuit, cover up, soft-soled shoes, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen – don’t forget your camera!
Dolphin Encounter on Blue Lagoon Island*
Add-on for an additional cost.
The world’s friendliest and most agile marine mammals enjoy close encounters with their clumsier human friends. Guests are invited to stand on a shallow water platform and meet a dolphin in waist-deep water for approximately 10-15 minutes out of a one-hour program. Interaction includes pet and feed session with the dolphins. Guests may take pictures and ask questions during the entire program. Lunch is included.
Dates: Saturday, January 7 and Monday, January 9 (subject to change)
Est Additional Cost: $95/person
Duration: 1 hour
Notes: All ages can participate. Kids under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a participating adult. No pregnant guests.
*All encounters are inclusive of the Blue Lagoon Island experience which is 4-5 hours
January 7 and 9: Departure at 8:30 AM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 4:30 PM
What to bring or wear: Swimsuit, cover up, soft-soled shoes, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen – don’t forget your camera!
Sea Lion Encounter on Blue Lagoon Island*
Add-on for an additional cost.
Get closer to California Sea Lions than you ever dreamed possible. Stand on a waist-deep submerged platform and experience a heart-warming kiss, a hug, a dance, and opportunities to rub down the Sea Lion. Your Sea Lion trainer will combine elements of hands-on contact, education, fun, laughter, and adventure to make this an unforgettable experience. Lunch is included.
Saturday, January 7 and Monday, January 9 (subject to change)
Est Additional Cost: $95/person
Duration: 1 hour
Note: Must be taller than 48 inches. Ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a participating adult. No pregnant guests.
*All encounters are inclusive of the Blue Lagoon Island experience which is 4-5 hours
January 7 and 9: Departure at 8:30 AM from West Tower Lobby/Front Drive, return at 4:30 PM
What to bring or wear: Swimsuit, cover up, soft-soled shoes, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen – don’t forget your camera!
Swim with Dolphins on Blue Lagoon Island*
Add-on for an additional cost.
This extraordinary tour includes a lecture and interaction with one or more dolphins in water too deep to stand in. Interactions include a pet and feed session, a kiss from a dolphin, dancing with a dolphin, having a dolphin jump over you, and finish with a “foot push” across the water. The program time is approximately 30 minutes in length.
Dates: Saturday, January 7 and Monday, January 9
Est Additional Cost: $185/person
Duration: 1 hour
Notes: No kids under the age of 6. Kids ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a participating adult. No pregnant guests. Lunch is included.
*All encounters are inclusive of the Blue Lagoon Island experience which is 4-5 hours
Travel Tips
Check with your airline carrier regarding any COVID-19 protocols
The night before your flight, check your airline APP or online for any schedule changes. Check again in the morning to confirm your flight times. If you wish, you can check-in and print your boarding pass online 24-hrs. prior to departure. At the airport, be sure your luggage is tagged with the program luggage tags and checked all the way to the final airport. Be sure to arrive at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight time for international travel.
Don’t forget your passport! Visit www.tsa.gov for up-to-the-minute travel information, including the current list of permitted carry-on items.
Please use the luggage tags provided to help Event Staff locate and move your luggage. Be certain to check with your airline carrier for their specific weight limitations. Fees for checked and overweight luggage are the responsibility of the individual traveler.
All United States citizens are required to have a valid passport for travel into the Bahamas. Your passport must be valid for six months after your departure date, so it should not expire prior to July 2023. Remember to keep your passport with you and to bring it for check in and boarding at the airport. We recommend that you photocopy the relevant pages of your passport and keep the copies in a safe place separate from the original.
Beginning with your arrival in Nassau, Event Staff will be on hand to ensure that your trip is truly exceptional. Should you have any questions or special needs, please do not hesitate to contact the Passport to Paradise Hospitality Desk.
WhatsApp / Text / Email
Cheryl Farbod
Mary Quiros
Program Headquarters
The night before your flight, check your carrier’s app or online for any schedule changes. Check again in the morning to confirm your flight times. At the airport, be sure your luggage is tagged with the program luggage tags and checked all the way to the final airport. Ask about your carrier’s available baggage tracker service.
- Don’t forget your passport! Log on to www.tsa.gov for up-to-the-minute travel information, including the current list of permitted carry-on items.
- Be sure to arrive at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight time for International travel.
We recommend that you contact your cell phone provider to ensure you will have service in the Bahamas. Each provider will be able to advise you of special offers that allow for discounted roaming charges while you are attending the Passport to Paradise Event.
The Bahamas operates on the Eastern Standard Time Zone. 12:00 Noon in The Bahamas is:
9:00 AM in Los Angeles, CA / 10:00 AM in Denver, CO / 11:00 AM in Chicago, IL / 12:00 PM in New York, NY
The official currency in the Bahamas is the Bahamian Dollar which is the same equivalent as the US Dollar. The US Dollar is accepted everywhere in the Bahamas, you do not need to exchange money.
Electrical current in The Bahamas is 120v, which is the same as the United States.
The average temperature in January is 78-80 °F in the daytime and 67 °F in the evening.
Strolling in the Bahamas, as in any other Island city, requires some precaution. Some practical suggestions include avoid wearing luxurious wristwatches and jewelry. Carry only a photocopy of your passport. Carry small denominations of money to pay for small purchases.
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