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Bahamas National Parks Awarded Certificates of Excellence
By Bahamas National Trust
Jun 2, 2014 - 12:21:18 PM

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BNT Parks Awarded Certificates of Excellence - The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve, Lucayan National Park and Peterson Cay parks were all awarded Trip Advisor Excellence awards this month. These national treasures and parks are part of the 27 national parks system managed and cared for by the Bahamas National Trust (BNT). The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Pictured is staff at the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve celebrating the award. (BNT Photo)

Eleuthera & Grand Bahama, Bahamas – The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve, Lucayan National Park and Peterson Cay National Park were all awarded TripAdvisor Excellence awards this month.

These national treasures are part of the 27 National Park & Protected Area system managed and cared for by the Bahamas National Trust (BNT). “The Levy Preserve staff are elated to receive TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence award for 2014,” said Mark Daniels, Levy Preserve Manager! “The Preserve is a unique space that allows guests to enjoy the beauty of our native plants in the setting of our diverse Bahamian forest. We are extremely happy with the positive feedback from our guests, and will continue to maintain the standard that The Preserve represents. I encourage all past guests to plan a return visit to experience our newly added Freshwater Wetland, Lath House and Edible History Garden!”

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Two Grand Bahama Parks Win TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence - Lucayan National Park (LNP) and Peterson Cay National Park in Grand Bahama, were both awarded a Certificate of Excellence thanks to the amazing reviews they have been receiving. LNP is the most visited national park in the BNT park system and encompasses one of the longest underwater cave systems in the world, with over six miles of caverns and tunnels already charted and is a sought out park by experienced divers. LNP also exhibits every vegetative zone found in The Bahamas and has a wooden bridge connecting it to one of Grand Bahama’s most beautiful beaches. Pictured is Lucayan National Park. (BNT Photo)

The Preserve recently celebrated their second phase opening, when Shelby White treated the Prime Minister and Minister of the Environment and Housing to an exclusive tour. During his address at the opening, the Prime Minister noted, “In 2011 at its opening, Ms. White declared, ‘I believe we have created the finest nature preserve in The Bahamas, a place that makes Eleuthera a must-visit tourist destination and of which we will all be proud.’ I agree with this statement and I know that with the opening of this second phase, the preserve has become even more of an attraction for locals, tourists and Bahamians throughout the archipelago.”

The Lucayan National Park (LNP), which is located east of Freeport, Grand Bahama is the most visited national park in the BNT park system. LNP encompasses one of the longest underwater cave systems in the world, with over six miles of caverns and tunnels already charted and is a sought out park by experienced divers. LNP also exhibits every vegetative zone found in The Bahamas and has a bridge connecting it to one of Grand Bahama’s most beautiful beaches.

Additionally, the BNT manages Peterson Cay National Park, located offshore of Barbary Beach on Grand Bahama’s leeward shore, is the smallest national park in the system. Peterson Cay is an important seabird nesting area, as well as being a popular recreation area for beach goers and tour operators.

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Peterson Cay National Park Amongst the Parks Recognised by TripAdvisor - Peterson Cay National Park, located offshore of Barbary Beach on Grand Bahama’s leeward shore, is the smallest national park in the system. Peterson Cay is an important seabird nesting area, as well as being a popular recreation area for beach goers and tour operators. (BNT Photo)

“Receiving this award is phenomenal,” Lakeshia Anderson, Grand Bahama National Parks Manager. “We are indebted to the many visitors from around the world who have shared their travel reviews. This achievement shows the dedication, passion and hard work our staff exemplifies daily to ensure these special places are well kept. This award would not have been possible without the talents of local tour guides and others that provide exceptional services to both Lucayan National Park and Peterson Cay National Park.”

BNT staff at all the parks are extremely proud of this accomplishment, and will display their certificates of excellence for all to see. Great reviews of the parks help to raise awareness of the natural beauty of The Bahamas, and give an added attraction to these islands. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and represent the upper echelon of businesses listed on the website.

“I’m really proud of the hardworking staff at the Lucayan National Park, Peterson Cay and the staff of the Levy Preserve,” said Eric Carey, BNT Executive Director. “Three BNT national parks receiving Certificates of Excellence in one week shows not only how great the natural beauty of The Bahamas is, but also how hard the BNT staff work to keep it that way.”


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