See what the experts are saying about The Bahamas. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best tennis facilities
Paradise Island: Well-heeled tennis buffs check into the One&Only Ocean Club (tel. 242/363-2501; www.oneandonlyresorts.com). Many visitors go there just for tennis, which can be played day or night on their six Har-Tru courts. Guests booked i... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
You can be in The Bahamas after a quick 35-minute jet hop from Miami. And it's never been easier to take advantage of great package deals that can make these islands a terrific value. Slow Boat to the Out Islands Delivering goats, chick... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- Representing American Express in The Bahamas is Destinatinos, 303 Shirley St. (between Charlotte and Parliament sts.), Nassau (tel. 242/322-2931). Hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday. The travel department is also o... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
The two best sources to try before you leave home are your travel agent and The Bahamas Tourist Office nearest you. Visit the nation's official tourism office at www.bahamas.com, or call tel. 800/BAHAMAS or 242/302-2000. You can also walk in... Continue reading »
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When to go
The Weather The temperature in The Bahamas averages between 75?F and 85?F (24?C-29?C) in both winter and summer, although it can get chilly in the early morning and at night. The Bahamian winter is usually like a perpetual late spring -- n... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
For specific events, you can call your nearest branch of The Bahamas Tourist Office at tel. 800/BAHAMAS or check their website at www.bahamas.com. January Junkanoo. This Mardi Gras-style festival begins 2 or 3 hours before dawn on New Y... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Lying off the east coast of Florida, the archipelago of The Bahamas is the easiest and most convenient foreign destination you can fly to unless you live close to the Canadian or Mexican borders. Nassau is the busiest and most popular poin... Continue reading »
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Package deals
Before you search for the lowest airfare on your own, you may want to consider booking your flight as part of a package deal -- a way to travel independently but pay group rates. A package tour is not an escorted tour, in which you're led... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements Passports -- To enter The Bahamas, citizens of Britain and Canada coming in as visitors must bring a passport to demonstrate proof of citizenship. Under new Homeland Security regulations that started December 31, 2005, U... Continue reading »
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Getting around
If your final destination is Paradise Island, Freeport, or Nassau (Cable Beach) and you plan to fly, you'll have little trouble reaching your destination. However, if you're heading for one of the Out Islands, you face more exotic choices, no... Continue reading »
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Money
It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. You should also exchange enough petty cash to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel b... Continue reading »
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Islands in brief
The Bahamian chain of islands, cays, and reefs stretches from Grand Bahama Island, 121km (75 miles) almost due east of Palm Beach, Florida, to Great Inagua, the southernmost island, which lies 97km (60 miles) northeast of Cuba and fewer than... Continue reading »
The Bahamas Travel Experiences
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FORFAR Field Station, Andros Island, Bahamas
Once we arrived at the FORFAR Field Station in Andros we had some lunch then went to the campsite to set up our tents for the week. We s... Continue reading »
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6+ weeks in THE BAHAMAS
We are on our way...first stop North Bimini, what a great introduction to the Bahamas. Stayed for 10 days...waited out Hurricane Dean and... Continue reading »
