Starting May 17 and 18, 2012, travelers from Richmond, Virginia as well as Louisville, Kentucky; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina and Baltimore, Maryland can book nonstop flights to Grand Bahama Island via Bahamasair. The flights will continue to provide direct connection between these four U.S. cities and The Bahamas in place of Vision Airlines’ previously operated service.

A $400 instant savings is offered for travelers that book a six night stay or longer. Those opting for a shorter getaway can stay three to five nights and receive $250 in savings. Offers are valid on air inclusive vacation packages at participating hotels for travel booked through May 14, 2012 and completed by October 31, 2012.

In addition, a Bonus Commission Program for Travel Agents is currently available, offering bonus commission for all 3-night or longer air-inclusive vacation package bookings at the Grand Lucayan Resort. For booking for travel within the month of May, agents receive a $45/qualified booking; and for bookings for travel within the month of June, a $60/qualified booking. Bookings must be made by May 15, 2012 for travel completed by June 30, 2012.

Bahmasair, www.bahamasair.com; Grand Bahama Island, www.bahamas.com; Grand Lucayan Resort, www.grandlucayan.com/travel-agents