Bahamas Travel Facts
The Basics
Country: Bahamas
Where is it?: Caribbean, chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba
Why do people go here?: One of the most popular, and easiest to reach, island destinations near the United States. A bit overruns, but there’s enough sand and sun to go around.
What are the main entry points?: Bahamas has seven international airports, the one at the capital (Nassau) and Feeport being the most common. Flights from the US are plentiful, as are cruise ships.
Currency used: Bahamian dollar (BSD)
Country Code: 1-242
Religion: Baptist 32%, Anglican 20%, Roman Catholic 19%, Methodist 6%, Church of God 6%, other Protestant 12%, none or unknown 3%, other 2%
Population: 300,000
Ethnic Breakdown: 85% Black (esp. West African), 12% European, 3% Other
Government: Parliamentary Democracy and Constitutional Monarchy
Languages: English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)
Travel Information
Major Cities: Nassau
Attractions: Nassau, Fishing, Relaxation
Accommodations: Bahamas Hostels, Bahamas Hotels
Tourism Office locations and links: Bahamas-Ministry of Tourism PO Box N-3701, Bay Street Nassau, TheBahamas +1-809-322 7500, +1-809-322 8634; FAX +1-809-328 0945 //www.interknowledge.com/Bahamas/
Health Issues: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age coming from infected areas.
Tips for Visiting
When to go: The Bahamas are beautiful year round, although you’ll get cheaper prices if you avoid the snowbirds.
Specific Events/Holidays: Independence Day, 10 July (1973)
Getting Around: There are a couple of inter-island ferries, but no public transportation to take you around once you arrive. Plan on hiring a car.
Cheapest airport to fly into: There are two main airports offering flights to/from Bahamas, namely Nassau International and Grand Bahama International.
Need more information Check out the Bahamas travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
Did you like this article?
Share it
Place a comment| Now you can also comment with your Facebook Account |
BootsnAll RSS feed
Related articles found in:
Bahamas, Bahamas Nutz and Bolts, Caribbean/West Indies, Caribbean/West Indies Nutz and Bolts, Greater Antilles, Greater Antilles Nutz and BoltsRead similar items found across the BootsnAll Travel Network:
My BIG Disappointment – Nassau, Bahamas
Turks and Caicos Islands Travel Facts
Want to learn more about the man behind BootsnAll’s new “How I Travel” series? Then let us introduce you to Steve Bramucci.
[Read more]
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Lucy Corne dishes out some secrets to making sure you return home loving your significant other as much as you do on the day you depart on your trip together.
[Read more]
Bridges all over the world are beautiful structures and they attract tourists like a magnet. Cristina Dima lists some of the famous bridges you can walk or climb.
[Read more]
Do you immediately think of a tropical beach when you hear the word “paradise?” JoAnna Haugen explores the power of this word, and wonders why it’s so focused on the beaches.
[Read more]
Travel junkies are always looking for occupations that will have them hopscotching across the globe & getting paid for it. Barnaby Davies reminds us of a travel-rich profession many of us forget: rock & roll trucking.
[Read more]
