Paradise Gardens

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Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL), the only provider of two-night cruises departing daily from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island, is kicking off 2019 with a collection of active new excursions and offerings.According to the Trekk Soft 2019 Travel Trends Report, adventure travel is on the rise with 43.4% of travelers seeking to “get off the beaten track,” 26.6% wishing to “see or do something new,” and 25.5% looking for “high adrenaline activities.”MORE Cruise Line & Cruise Ship These adventure lovers will now be able to choose from deep-sea fishing and scuba diving amidst vibrant reefs to bicycling the island’s stunning landscape. Travelers of all ages can explore the beauty and thrills of Grand Bahama Island from both land and sea.“Home to thriving coral reef ecosystems teeming with sea life, picturesque weather and miles of rolling countryside, Grand Bahama Island is a mecca for the best in fishing, scuba diving and biking,” shares CEO of Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Oneil Khosa. “We are so excited to present cruisers with new adventure excursions to explore the beauty and fun of the island from new perspectives.”Please see below for a collection of Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s new adventure excursions and offerings available for 2019:Fishing Adventure BundleGrand Bahama Island is world-renowned for its excellent deep-sea fishing, laying claim to 50 lucrative world records. Guests can now pair their two-night cruise with an offshore fishing excursion led by a friendly and experienced captain for three and a half hours at sea angling for sailfish, swordfish, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo and tuna, to name a few. Those wishing to opt out of fishing can still join the fun can pre-pay for a lower “spectator” rate and cheer on their friends and family. Guests not quite ready to return t...

That pairing takes place starting this month with Gauguin: Voyage to Paradise, an exhibition that brings together several of his hand-carved woodcuts and rarely seen works in other media with displays of living plant “art,” Feb. 10 throughout June.It’s the latest in the series of shows at Selby that match an artist’s vision with that of the gardens’ horticulturists. (Andy Warhol and Marc Chagall have been the focus of previous exhibitions.) Rare plants from the tropics will be showcased throughout the grounds and in the glass house conservatory, with the Gauguin pieces on display at the Museum of Botany & the Arts. For more info, visit selby.org.