Benchworks Develops and Launches www.eshopbahamas.com

Friday, December 7th - 2007

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS--The Islands Of The Bahamas are making it easier than ever to cherish vacation memories and share them with friends, family, colleagues and more. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has launched an official online merchandise shop, eshopbahamas.com, where past, future and hopeful visitors alike can search for and purchase one-of-a-kind items and mementos from The Bahamas.

From apparel such as polo shirts and infant onesies boasting The Bahamas signature logo, to travel tote bags, plush beach towels and a variety of houseware including coffee mugs and glasses, eshopbahamas.com offers online shoppers around the world the opportunity to own a piece of paradise. This versatile site features products that can be purchased for any number of uses and occasions, including:

• Corporate Meetings – Meeting and event planners can utilize eshopbahamas.com to add a personal touch to corporate retreats, meetings and incentive trips, thanks to a distinctive co-branding feature. In addition to The Bahamas logo, businesses have the ability to customize a variety of products, ranging from polo shirts and caps to golf ball markers and notebooks, with their own logo as well.

• Gifts/Wedding Favors – eshopbahamas.com is a one stop shop for gifts suitable for everyone and is a great tool for travel professionals wishing to recognize top customers. From branded beach towels to ceramic coaster sets, the site offers a wide selection of items to suit all tastes, hobbies and interests. The variety of goods also provides an easy solution for brides-to-be searching for that perfect favor to commemorate a destination wedding in The Bahamas.

• Keepsakes – With eshopbahamas.com, it’s never too late to purchase that one-of-a-kind keepsake that one might have forgotten to buy while on vacation, or simply could not pack in their luggage. The site also makes it possible for travelers to ship souvenirs to their friends and family directly, even while still on-island!

•  Vacation Surprise – What better way to surprise that special someone with a trip to The Bahamas than by presenting him/her with an authentic Bahamian tote bag filled with travel essentials. These colorful bags, which can be paired with other appropriate items such as a Bahamas travel mug, are the perfect airplane carry on size.

Declared one of the hottest destinations in the world by Condé Nast Traveler, the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas attract visitors with world-class diving and fishing, beautiful turquoise water and miles of picture perfect beaches. Island-life, from the non-stop excitement and entertainment of Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island to the laid-back lifestyle of the Out Islands, comes in a variety of flavors for discerning travelers yet draped in one colorful Bahamian backdrop. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, visit www.bahamas.com.

Benchworks developed the ecommerce website, produced the merchandise and fulfills orders from its Chestertown, Maryland warehouse.