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- Fishing
- Casinos
- Golfing
- Horse Riding
- Nightlife
- People to People
- Private Flying
- Shopping
- Swimming With Dolphins
- Tennis
- Water Sports
- Weddings
- Worship

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Saturday, 10 May, 2008

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Inspirational travel tips

Planning a holiday takes much more than just booking a flight and hotel. Take a moment to brush up on these travel tips. You’ll be glad you did, because the more you know about travelling in The Bahamas, the more relaxed you’ll be when you arrive.

Bahamahost

To experience knowledgeable, professional Bahamian

Climate

The trade winds that blow almost continually throughout

Clothing

Casual summer wear can be worn during the day at any time

Currency

In The Bahamas, the legal tender is the Bahamian dollar (B$)

Driving Laws

British rules apply, so driving in The Bahamas is just like driving at

Duty Free Shopping

On 1 January 1992, the government of The Commonwealth of the

Language

English is the official language of The Islands of the Bahamas

Importation of Pets

An import permit is required from the Ministry of

Time Zone

The time zone in The Bahamas is GMT-5

Tipping

Tip according to quality of service. Bellboys and porters usually

Communications

When calling The Bahamas from the UK the code is 001-242 followed

Utilities

110V, 60cycles AC. An adapter is required for 220V appliances

Cost of Living

A guide to the the cost of food, drink and travel in The Bahamas

If you would like to find information on other subjects within the About The Bahamas section then why not read about About the Islands, uniquely Bahamas, Bahamas film commision, Bahamas in the media, entry requirements, exchange rate, getting around, getting there and more.