The Bahamas has a unique and sometimes confusing driving setup: they drive on the left side of the road (British style), but the vast majority of vehicles are Left-Hand Drive (LHD). Because of the country's proximity to the United States, most cars are imported from the US market where the steering wheel is on the left. This means that when you drive in the Bahamas, you are sitting on the "outside" of the road rather than near the center line. For visitors from North America, the steering wheel feels familiar, but the direction of traffic—especially in roundabouts—requires constant focus. Rental cars in 2026 almost always feature a "Keep Left" sticker on the dashboard to remind tourists. If you are driving in Nassau or Freeport, be particularly careful at intersections, as the combination of LHD cars and left-side traffic creates significant blind spots when making right-hand turns.
Split, Croatia, offers a surprisingly diverse and high-quality beach scene for a city of its size, with the water often remaining crystal clear even near the urban center. The most famous is Bačvice, a sandy city beach known for its shallow waters and the local game of picigin. For those seeking cleaner, pebbled shores, Trstenik (maintained by the Radisson Blu) and Kaštelet are top choices. The most scenic spots are found along the southern slopes of Marjan Hill, such as Kašjuni, which offers a dramatic backdrop of pine forests and rocks. While many Split beaches can become very crowded in the 2026 summer season, they are well-equipped with amenities like beach bars and showers. For a "world-class" beach experience, many visitors use Split as a base to take a ferry to nearby islands like Brač to visit the famous Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn), though the local Split coastline is more than sufficient for a high-quality swim.