The Tribune

The Bahamas will be showcased to more than 70m consumers by the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (SI) edition that was released yesterday.

Much of the issue was filmed in Nassau and Great Exuma, which played host to producers, crew and models during a two-part project that will feature across SI’s print and digital platforms.

“We’re incredibly honoured that Sports Illustrated Swimsuit chose The Bahamas for its 2019 swimsuit issue shoot that highlights not one, but two of our remarkable islands, The Exumas and Nassau & Paradise Island,” said Joy Jibrilu, the Ministry of tourism and aviation’s director general.

“Our country features the most beautiful beaches in the world, offers exotic experiences and is easily accessible from the US, and they keep coming back to The Bahamas for just that.”

“Nothing beats the beautiful beaches of The Bahamas,” said SI Swimsuit editor, MJ Day. “The Exumas and Nassau & Paradise Island’s serene and pristine beaches are one of our favourite spots to shoot.”

In Exuma, the crew and models stayed at Grand Isle Resort & Spa on Emerald Bay beach. They participated in activities including snorkeling, Thunderball Grotto’s underwater cave, playing dominos with Bahamians, and a visit to Big D’s Conch Spot.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model search competition also took over The Cove at Atlantis for the 2019 edition. The models sampled local cuisine, a Junkanoo parade, toured Nassau and interacted with dolphins and sea lions.