What do I need to know about traveling to The Bahamas?

The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an island country within the Lucayan Archipelago of the West Indies in the North Atlantic. It takes up 97% of the Lucayan Archipelago's land area and is home to 88% of the archipelago's population.





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There's no need to get your currency exchanged, US currency is accepted. You'll want to travel with cash and a major credit card though, because you'll probably need both during your stay. Tips are king. If someone helps you during your stay, tips are expected.

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Expect to pay more than $25 a plate for something as mundane as shrimp over linguine—and that's at a casual sports bar outside Nassau. Of course, where there's a will, there's a way to eat cheap in the Bahamas, and you can bet that it involves local food.

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In general, a 3-day & 2-night Bahamas trip cost around $800 for one person. For a family of four, the average Bahamas trip cost is about $630 per day. Overall, the total budget for a week's trip should be around $5500, considering the flight, transport, food, entertainment and souvenirs??.

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Before setting off to the Bahamas, know that it is the third most expensive country in the world to live in, according to a survey by Numbeo. If you're not staying at an all-inclusive resort, expect to be paying up to 10 USD for a beer and 18 USD for a cocktail.

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Anything except fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products can be brought into The Bahamas. All meats must be canned or frozen.

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Water -- Technically, tap water is drinkable throughout The Bahamas. Still, we almost always opt for bottled. Resorts tend to filter and chlorinate tap water more aggressively than other establishments; elsewhere, bottled water is available at stores and supermarkets, and tastes better than that from a tap.

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Your iPhone is locked to the carrier that it last worked on in your home country. You need to get your iPhone unlocked so that it would work with any carrier's SIM card. Contact your carrier and ask them whether they can temporarily unlock your iPhone so that you can use it with another carrier in the Bahamas.

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Can You Swim In The Bahamas? (Is It SAFE?) - TravelPeri. Yes, you can swim in the Bahamas - known for shallow waters and mild temperatures, most Bahamian beaches are ideal for swimming.

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I've seen lots of sharks on our Bahamas trips while snorkeling & diving not far from shore. Just be smart and you'll be ok. Like a previous poster said, never swim at dusk or dark. That is why the 'beach closes' at 5:00 or so.

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On landing in Nassau, your first processing point is Bahamas Immigration. Collect your checked luggage and then it's off to Bahamas Customs. That's the last step standing between you and your vacation!

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Although it is not really legal, you can walk around downtown with a beer in a paper bag, or a drink from one of the bars without a problem. If you are drunk and rowdy, the law is in place.

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Although it is not really legal, you can walk around downtown with a beer in a paper bag, or a drink from one of the bars without a problem. If you are drunk and rowdy, the law is in place.

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