Miss Universe 2009 Schedule of Events and Island Hopping Adventure links!!!!

Take in the crowning of the newest MISS UNIVERSE® live and in person in The Islands Of The Bahamas.

Beginning August 5, the breathtaking beauty of these 700 islands will be wonderfully enhanced by beauty queens from more than 80 countries as they converge in Nassau for the 58th Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Competition. The contest set for August 23rd 2009, will air live on NBC and Telemundo.

Dayana Mendoza, the reigning Miss Universe and Miss Venezuela

Want to see them in person? Plan your trip now to The Islands of The Bahamas. Visit early and you can join the international beauties on their whirlwind Island Hopping Adventure in their quest to experience the “best” of The Bahamas. See special Miss Universe packages. For the aspiring beauty queens, the Miss University Model Search & Boot Camp Retreat is your opportunity to learn the tricks of the trade.


My Miss Universe Contest Coming Soon

There must be a Miss Universe in your life, enter her in the My Miss Universe contest will honor the everyday women in our lives. Starting July 31st, you can nominate the center of your universe in a written submission with photo or video submission. She’ll be entered to win a dream getaway fit for a queen to two islands in The Islands Of The Bahamas. There will also be two runners-up who will win wonderful island getaway packages. So start planning now. To receive contest updates, click HERE.



Official MISS UNIVERSE® Island Hopping Events:


Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Nassau

Visit to the Ardastra Gardens

Tour of Fort Charlotte

Tour of Clifton Heritage Site and Sacred Space

Visit Arawak Cay (Fish Fry)



Thursday, August 6, 2009

Visit the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas

Courtesy Call on the Governor General

Tea Party at Government House



Friday, August 7, 2009

Nassau

Downtown Casual Shopping & Photo-ops

Display of Authentically Bahamian Arts and Craft in Rawson Square



Saturday, August 8, 2009

Exuma

Tour of Moriah Harbour Cay and Elizabeth Harbour

Stocking Island

Bimini

Bimini Bay Resort

Visit to Fountain of Youth and Shark Lab

Island Hopping Packages



Sunday, August 9, 2009

Grand Bahama

Tour of Garden of the Groves and photo-ops

Port Lucaya Marketplace

Swimsuit Presentation (5:00pm) - click here for tickets & information

Great Lawn, Our Lucaya Resort, Grand Bahama Island

Grand Bahama Island Packages



Monday, August 10, 2009

Motorcade (1:00pm)

Throughout the main streets of Nassau

National Costume Presentation (7:00pm) - click here for tickets & information

Rainforest Theatre, Wyndham Nassau Resort

Junkanoo Rush-out (9:30 – 11:00pm)

Cable Beach Causeway



Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Harbour Island

Tour of island by golf cart

Beach and leisure activities at Coral Sands

Abaco

Treasure Cay

Green Turtle Cay

Island Hopping Packages



Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Bahamian Designer Fashion Show (7:00pm) - click here for tickets & information

Independence Ballroom, Sheraton Nassau Beach Hotel



Thursday, August 13, 2009

State Gift Auction Dinner (7:30pm) - click here for tickets & information

Independence Ballroom, Sheraton Nassau Beach Hotel



Sunday, August 16, 2009

Presentation Show - click here for tickets & information

Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis



Sunday, August 23, 2009

Viewing Party - click here for tickets & information

Royal Court, Royal Tower, Atlantis



Final Show/Telecast - click here for tickets & information

Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis



Coronation Ball - click here for tickets & information

Official Bahamas Miss Universe 2009 Link