Explore Bahamas
BAHAMAS
The Bahamas lie 50 miles off the coast of Miami. A cluster of alluring islands famous for swimming pigs, lagoon waters and more recently a very controversial Netflix program 'Fyre', and an absolute must see.
The 700 islands and cays range from uninhabited to packed with resorts. The Northernmost, Grand Bahama, and Paradise Island, home to many large scale hotels, are among the best known.
Visa
No
Currency
Bahamian Dollar $
Injections
No
Key information
Currency
The official currency for The Bahamas is the Bahamian Dollar. The $ symbol is used and B$ is used to distinguis it from the other Dollar currencies. US Dollars can also be used on the islands.
Visa
Tourists are issued a 30 day travel visa upon arrival.
Best time to travel
Peak season and the most expensive time to travel is April to June . Hurricanes threaten the islands from June to November and you can get some great deals during this period. (Please note some of the smaller islands close to tourists August to November
Average temperatures
Temperatures in The Bahamas range from 27 degrees to 32 degrees in the summer months and 21 degrees to 27 degrees in the winter months . Wet season runs from June to November with the wettest months being October and June
Child friendly rating
Very child friendly
10/10
Jabs
No vaccinations are needed to travel
Typical itinerary:
Day 1
Take a taxi from the hotel and head down main street and to the famous Straw Market and explore the island
Day 2 - Pig Beach
Day 3 - Paradise Island
Relax on Paradise Island . Whether you're wanting to shop, dine, chance your luck on the casino, dance at the hottest beach party or take the leap of faith at the Atlantis water Park this is a great day out.
Day 4 - Rose Island
Day 5 - Island hop
Day 6 - Exumas
Day 7
Hire a golf buggy and explore the island before flying back to the mainland
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